Our Services For Providers Join the Mission About Careers Call VNA Search VNA Texas GIVE Our Mission Our mission is to help people age with dignity and independence at home. Living Life to the Fullest At the heart of our superior care are the human connections we foster, empowering those we serve to live life to the fullest. Impact Continuum of Care VNA provides a continuum of care unmatched in our community offering high-quality care to thousands of elderly, hungry, frail, sick and disabled individuals throughout North Texas. 100% In a survey of patients’ families, 100% of respondents said they would recommend VNA Hospice and VNA Palliative Care to a friend or relative. 4,600 Seniors VNA Meals on Wheels provides nutritious, hot, home-delivered meals five days a week to 4,600 homebound seniors and disabled adults who due to illness, advanced age or disability are unable to obtain or prepare their own meals. Our Board of Directors Our board of directors helps guide the Visiting Nurse Association’s strategy to help us achieve our mission. We are proud to have such wonderful members of the community leading our organization. MEET THE BOARD Meet the Team Our dedicated team fulfills our mission of helping people age with dignity and independence at home. With more than 200 staff members, we are passionate about empowering and supporting the North Texas community. SEE OUR TEAM BIOS History Previous Next 1934 VNA Was Established Sadie Lefkowitz chartered VNA as a nonprofit to address the need for home health care during the Depression. Nurses led by Lillian Beckett, a Dallas public school nurse, donated their time and expertise to provide desperately needed care for the sick, elderly and new mothers in the poorest sections of Dallas. 1935 First VNA Endorsements Dallas County Medical Society endorsed VNA and began donating financially and providing essential medications, dressings, linens and other supplies. 1936 Community Partnerships Formed An agreement was made with Parkland and Baylor Hospitals for VNA to care for mothers and their infants in their homes. We are proud to be a member of: Awards and Recognition Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work – 2020 Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work – 2019 D Magazine’s 2019 Excellence in Nursing Award – VNA’s Director of Quality, Sarah Miles, RN LivingWell Reader’s Choice – Top Docs 2019 Living Magazine Reader’s Choice – Top Healthcare 2019 Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization (TNMHO) Lifetime Achievement Award – 2019 2020 Best of Denton for Hospice Care for VNA Ann’s Haven by Denton Record Chronicle Living Magazine Reader’s Choice – Best of 2020 Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization (TNMHO) Hospice Advocacy Award – 2020 D Magazine’s 2020 Best of Big D Heroes Edition – Karen Scholarder, Music Therapist Key Reports & Updates The health care industry is constantly evolving. Stay informed about the changes, read up on industry insights and access our reports about the work we do in the community. IMPACT REPORT IMPACT OF A MEAL Latest News Meals on Wheels, VNA of Texas and local first responders team up to vaccinate those in need Aug 12, 2021 VIEW ARCHIVE Dallas Meals on Wheels Program in Need of Volunteers, Donated Fans Jul 19, 2021 Federal government partners with Uber, Lyft to encourage vaccinations May 26, 2021 Finalists Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2021 May 25, 2021 Stay Connected Follow us on social media to keep up on what’s happening at the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas and help us spread the word about the work we do by sharing info with your network. Let's Stay Connected Stay informed about what’s happening at the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas. Subscribe to our e-newsletter here. Subscribe Contact (214) 689-0000 GETHELP@VNATEXAS.ORG 1420 W. MOCKINGBIRD LANE SUITE 700 DALLAS, TX 75247 CONTACT US Useful Links HOSPICE CARE PALLIATIVE CARE MEALS ON WHEELS FOR PROVIDERS JOIN THE MISSION ABOUT VNA CAREERS HOSPICE VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER DONATE HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES | WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY NONDISCRIMINATION & LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE POLICY © 2021 VNA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Do not sell my personal information