General Government - Town of Meredith

Central NH VNA & Hospice
Supported Outside Agencies
About the Organization: Central New Hampshire VNA
& Hospice (CNHVNAH) is a non-profit home health,
hospice and community service agency serving
Belknap County, Southern Carroll County and several
surrounding communities. We provide home based
professional healthcare and supportive care services
using skilled, licensed and certified clinicians through
our four programs: Homecare, Hospice & Palliative
Care, Young Family Pediatric Care, and Senior Support Services. CNHVNAH is the regional provider of
Medicare-certified hospice services, infusion therapy and pediatric homecare service.
The organization is licensed by the state of New Hampshire and certified by Medicare and Medicaid.
Although some services receive reimbursement from insurance companies, other badly needed services are
dependent on community and grant support. In particular, our Pediatric, Senior Support Services and
Hospice & Palliative Care programs rely on charitable contributions in order to be sustained. It is for this
reason that we request funding from the communities we serve including Meredith. We leverage town
contributions with donations from individuals, community service organizations and agency fund raising
events. Funds provided by the town of Meredith are used to serve Meredith residents.
Below you will find a summary of the services provided in Meredith during the past year.
Visit Data: During the past year, CNHVNAH provided 168 Meredith residents with 3071 in-home visits
by professionals or support service workers and 75 vaccine services to children and adults.
Hospice & Palliative Care: Last year saw a particularly significant increase in palliative care/hospice
services - with over 1,800 visits given to 35 Meredith residents at the end of life, representing a 31%
increase over the previous year and a 200% increase from 2009.
Pediatric Services: 125 visits were made to 35 Meredith families with young children to provide guidance
and support to new parents, connect children with a medical home, provide direct healthcare services or
offer parental guidance & education.
Senior Support Services: 366 visits were made to 16 frail elderly in Meredith to help maintain them in a
home setting rather than transfer to a nursing home.
Homecare Services: 752 visits were made to 41Meredith residents recovering from illness or managing a
chronic illness at home.
It is a privilege to provide services to Meredith residents, and we are grateful for the town support that
enables us to carry on these health-related community functions.
Submitted by:
Margaret Franckhauser
Executive Director
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Town of Meredith