PORTLAND, Maine (February 07, 2010) — VNA Home Health & Hospice , a non-profit affiliate of Mercy Health System of Maine, has hired Catherine Studley as program manager for its new LifeStages service.
LifeStages, a private-pay division for VNA Home Health & Hospice, launched Jan. 1, 2011, and provides companionship and non-medical services to support clients who desire in-home care to maintain their independence. These services include errands, meal preparation, housekeeping, light housework, and personal care. LifeStages also offers geriatric care management and elder mediation to support families with aging loved ones.
As leader of the LifeStages program, Studley will ensure that all clients develop a rewarding relationship with their caregivers and that their needs are met with dignity and compassion. She also will be screening and hiring all caregivers, overseeing their training and selecting the best caregiver to meet an individual client’s needs, along with growing the division as a whole.
“Catherine’s years of experience working with Hospice organizations make her a wonderful fit for our new LifeStages program,” says Lisa Fuller, Director of Business Development. “Her expertise in marketing, communications and management will be valuable in making the program successful in continuing to provide compassionate care to those in need.
Formerly the Executive Director for Hospice of Maine hospice organizations across northern New England, Studley holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Central Connecticut State University, Magna Cum Laude. She resides in Scarborough.
About VNA
VNA Home Health & Hospice is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, bringing the heart of healing to your home. We serve families throughout southern Maine. Regardless of where you receive your medical care, our team of professionals will work closely with your physician to give you complete coordinated, quality care in the comfort of your home. For more information on VNA, please call (207) 780-8624.
About Mercy Health System
Mercy Health System of Maine includes Mercy Hospital, Gary’s House, McAuley Residence, Mercy Recovery Center, and VNA Home Health & Hospice. Together, our campuses throughout southern Maine offer a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as primary and specialty care to provide a continuum of care for our patients.
A not-for-profit organization, Mercy is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Regional Community of Portland. Our mission is to carry out the healing work of Christ by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care, especially to the poor and disadvantaged. Mercy is a member of Catholic Health East, a multi-institutional Catholic health system serving communities through regional healthcare systems in 11 eastern states from Maine to Florida. For more information on Mercy, please call (207) 879 – 3486.
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