Useful Links

Visiting Nurse Associations of America
http://www.vnaa.org

Visiting Nurse Associations of America is the national organization. Find out information, how to find a VNA in your area, homecare resources and caregiver information.

Medicare
http://medicare.gov

This is the official government site for people with Medicare. Find out detailed information about Medicare-certified home health agencies through Home Health Compare. Use the information from Home Health Compare, along with other information you gather, as you decide where to get home health services. Visit the website or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

MedlinePlus
http://medlineplus.gov

Includes health news, topical features, drug information, medical encyclopedia, dictionary, databases, directories, and other resources.

Honeywell HomMed
http://www.hommed.com

VNA is the exclusive provider of HomMed, a daily home monitoring device, in Omaha, Council Bluffs and surrounding communities. Daily home monitoring is for everyone, but especially benefits those individuals with chronic illnesses such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, pulmonary diseases, or is frequently hospitalized and has changeable medical conditions. You can learn more or see a video demonstration by visiting this website.

United Way of the Midlands
http://uwmidlands.org

The VNA is a member agency with the United Way. Find information on the United Way Campaign, links to all member agencies and volunteer opportunities.

2-1-1
http://www.ne211.org

This is an easy way to locate information about a variety of health and social services across Nebraska, and information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find information for assistance with such things as rent, utilities, food, counseling, and much more.

Community Health Charities (CHC)
http://www.healthcharities.org

CHC is a federation of local health agencies including Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association, and Arthritis Association to name a few. Find community health links, program information, and additional resources.

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM)
http://www.nonprofitam.org

Its purpose is to establish a strong, unified voice for nonprofit agencies that demonstrate and assert leadership, advocacy and service in response to community and organizational needs.

The Joint Commission
http://www.jointcommission.org

The Joint Commission’s mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations.

CIMRO of Nebraska
http://www.cimronebraska.org

CIMRO of Nebraska is the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for Nebraska. QIOs provide services that will enhance the quality of healthcare delivered to Medicare beneficiaries.

Nebraska Association of Home and Community Health Agencies (NAHCHA)
http://www.nebraskahomecare.org

This site is designed as a resource to provide:

  • Assistance in locating home and community health service providers in Nebraska
  • Information regarding home health care questions or concerns
  • Consultation for the establishment and/or the development of home and community health services in the state of Nebraska
  • Promote advocacy at the state and national level pertaining to community or home health services.

Iowa Association of Home Care
http://www.iowahomecare.org

Iowa Association for Home Care and its members are committed to promoting high quality, comprehensive, coordinated home care services for Iowans, to serve as an organized and unified voice for home care.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
http://www.nhpco.org

The NHPCO is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their families.

Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership (NHPCP)
http://www.nebraskahospice.org

The NHPCP mission is to assure accessibility to quality hospice services for all individuals in Nebraska by providing public education about hospice and by serving as a resource, support system, and advocate for patients, families and our members.

Our Healthy Community Partnership (OHCP)
http://www.ohcp.org

OHCP is an organization whose goal is to improve the health of Douglas and Sarpy Counties through a community-driven process. This is accomplished by partnering and working together to identify community assets, prioritize the issues, and develop solutions that rely on the assets of the community.

Share Our Strength
http://www.strength.org

Share Our Strength, one of the nation’s leading anti-hunger, anti-poverty organizations, meets immediate demands for food, while investing in long-term solutions.

NebraskAccess
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us

NebraskAccess offers free online access to current magazines, journals, newspapers, genealogy and business information to all Nebraska residents. The Nebraska Library Commission provides these resources with funding from the State of Nebraska.

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