Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island employees have been setting the pace since 1912 -- leading, defining, building and delivering quality health care services to the people of our region. 

Mission Statement
The Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing home health and community based services which enhance quality of life for clients and their families.

Programs and Services

• Certified Home Health Agency
• Long Term Home Health Care Program
• Meals On Wheels 

Board of Directors - Officers
Norman Meyer - President
Edward Simmons - Vice President
Laurie A. Greenberg, CPA - Treasurer
William G. Germanakos - Assistant Treasurer
Lynne Hazel - Secretary
Eugene Edelstein - Assistant Secretary

Executive Staff

Orael M. Keenan Gail Sussman Louis Auricchio Cynthia J. Mueller Alison Grady Marie Parker

A Historical Overview: 95 Years of Service

It was five years before the First World War when the community minded residents of Nassau County formed the original home health organization in our region: the Roslyn Visiting Nurse Association was founded in 1912. The VNA of Great Neck came next, in 1913, followed by Glen Cove in 1914, Oyster Bay and Port Washington in 1916, Manhasset in 1918, and then the 'Five Towns' in 1919. These widespread efforts would soon become part of a bigger plan to address the increasing health needs of farm families and immigrant workers on what was then a mostly rural island.

As Long Island grew, so did the various Visiting Nurse services. The Great Depression hit in late 1929, and Visiting Nurses were there to assist the needy. At first, the focus of these organizations was on health education, infant welfare, and the overall improvement of basic hygiene. By 1939, however, the Nassau County Health Department had begun to assume responsibility for some of these functions, and Visiting Nurse organizations concentrated more on medically related home health care services.

The post-war years, from 1946 through 1965, were relatively good times for all, yet the need for Visiting Nurses continued to increase with what was to become known as the Baby Boom. The need for home health care and, perhaps even more urgently, the need for reliable health information also escalated. The very nature of Long Island, as a sprawling, multi-centered amalgamation of peoples of all ages and races, brought about the need for the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island.

In 1966, the arrival of Medicare and Medicaid caused major health care changes. All the Visiting Nurse organizations in Nassau County became 'Certified' to provide services under Medicare. In 1967, Manhasset, Port Washington and Roslyn formed the Visiting Nurse Service of the North Shore. Great Neck joined in 1968. Later, Oyster Bay and Glen Cove merged as well. After several studies and mergers, a new agency emerged in 1973. All of these local Visiting Nurse organizations consolidated, and later became the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island as it is known today. This name reflects our worthy past and encompasses our whole service area. This new central organization provided services as a Certified Home Health Agency. The final pieces included the creation of Meals On Wheels in 1975, and the creation of our Long Term Home Health Care Program 1996.

The VNA of LI can boast of a rich history, one that is fully in step with the vibrant life of Long Island and our many communities. After reading about our history, it is easy to understand why the VNA of LI, Inc. has become such a vital resource for Long Islanders. The past is testimony to the strength of our organization and the quality of our services today, and a promise of our continuing commitment to Long Island tomorrow and all the tomorrows to come.

Annual Report (Financial Highlights)

Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island, Inc. SUMMARY OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 (AUDITIED)
REVENUE:	2006
TOTAL NET PATIENT REVENUE	11,917,116
OTHER PATIENT REVENUE	227,214
TOTAL NET REVENUE	12,194,330
EXPENSES:
DIRECT EXPENSES	10,189,258
INDIRECT EXPENSES	1,840,999
TOTAL EXPENSES	12,030,257
TOTAL NET REVENUE (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR	164,073