Safely Visiting Your Doctor During the Pandemic
Published May 5, 2021
If you need treatment for an illness unrelated to COVID-19, or if you have a preventative health appointment, you might wonder if you can safely visit your doctor’s office during the pandemic. Getting proper medical care is an essential, important …
Learn to Prevent Falls
Published March 16, 2021
Did you know that 1 out or 5 falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury? This is Patient Safety Awareness Week, and just one reason we want to help you prevent your loved one from falling. These tips* from Centers for Diseas…
Davis and Nurse Meg
Published March 11, 2021
Davis has been with Aveanna for about nine years now. He’s had several nurses work with him over the years, but Davis and Nurse Meg have developed a special bond. They enjoy every day they get to spend together. We asked Davis and Meg what Aveanna m…
Growing and Thriving with a G-Tube
Published Feb. 18, 2021
Melia was born with a rare genetic disorder called epidermolysis bullosa, which causes frequent blistering of the skin. Melia’s skin may be fragile, but she certainly isn’t! She’s an independent fighter through and through. But even the strongest f…
Staying Diligent in the Face of COVID-19
Published Sept. 25, 2020
By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer After seven months of fighting on the front lines of this pandemic, we remain steadfast in our efforts to keep our patient families and employees safe. Much of what we have to say about the virus may seem redund…
Year of the Nurse: Jack
Published Sept. 11, 2020
As we continue to celebrate the Year of the Nurse, we'd like to introduce Nurse Jack Ryan. Jack is often referred to as Action Jack in our Wilkes-Barre office. He has earned this nickname by always jumping into action with passion and enthusiasm whe…
A Better Place to Grow: Kristie's Story
Published Sept. 4, 2020
When Kristie O’Connell was about six years old, she met a very special nurse who changed her life forever. “After my cousin was born medically fragile,” Kristie recalls, “a PSA Healthcare nurse started coming to our home every day. We had a nurse in…
Year of the Nurse: Zayda and Nurse Gail
Published Aug. 28, 2020
Mrs. Linda “Gail” Newsome has been an LPN with Aveanna since 2014. Gail is one of the most compassionate nurses and goes above and beyond to keep her patient happy and safe. She takes pride in doing her job correctly, welcomes advice from her super…
Year of the Nurse: Shakeerah
Published Aug. 21, 2020
2020 is the Year of the Nurse, and at Aveanna we have no shortage of incredible nurses to celebrate! Today we'd like to honor Nurse Shakeerah Brown from our Wilkes-Barre, PA team.   Shakeerah is a highly skilled nurse with a big heart. Her dev…
Aveanna Safety Pledge: Cristian and Nurse Vega
Published Aug. 14, 2020
Nine-year-old Cristian was born with arthrogryposis and cognitive delay. He’s faced medical challenges his entire life. But in 2016, Cristian and his parents joined the Aveanna family and no longer had to face those challenges alone. Since our nurse…
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