Denise Burkett

April 25, 2016 | Valley VNA Voice

Denise Burkett soaks up the wisdom of her Depression-era elders. It’s not just the stories from her 102-year-old grandma that inspire, it’s the way she sees the world and still…

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Jeff Buchta

March 18, 2016 | Valley VNA Voice

On Moving From Success To Significance Jeff Buchta, Valley VNA Board Member Jeff Buchta admits he doesn’t have many hobbies and he’s a bad golfer, which makes him a poor…

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Dianne Bergstrom

February 15, 2016 | Valley VNA Voice

A Career In Caregiving Dianne Bergstrom, RN, 25-Year Valley VNA Board Member The young Dianne Wippich and her twin Susanne began volunteering as candy stripers at Theda Clark in 1963….

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Frank Kearny

February 8, 2016 | Valley VNA Voice

The Valley VNA Board Of Directors: Committed Yet Agile By Frank Kearny, Valley VNA Board President My father was a 1939 summa cum laude MIT graduate in engineering. A man…

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Doris Andre

December 9, 2015 | Valley VNA Voice

Dec. 6-12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. If you haven’t already, Doris Andre, reminds you to get your flu shot this winter! If you’ve attended one of our flu clinics,…

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In-Home Caregiver Tina

September 9, 2015 | Valley VNA Voice

Meet Tina, one of our in-home caregivers. She was born, raised  and still lives in Appleton. Tina and her husband have been together for 25 years! They have two grown…

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Marian and Her Pen Pal of 80 Years

August 7, 2015 | Valley VNA Voice

Meet Valley VNA resident, Marian! She was born and raised in Grand Chute, Wisconsin. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. One grandchild is an architect, another a business owner…

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Shari Waite

July 13, 2015 | Valley VNA Voice

Shari lives in Neenah with her husband, Brad, of 10 years and their two children. She enjoys working and visiting family in the Upper Peninsula. Shari was a caregiver long…

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Gloria Root

May 21, 2015 | Valley VNA Voice

Gloria, is a one-of-a kind!  Not only does she receive services through our In-Home Care, she once was a caregiver employed by Valley VNA. She and her husband, Vern have…

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Helen Wolters

May 21, 2015 | Valley VNA Voice

Helen is 102 years young! Yes, she is our oldest independent living resident at Valley VNA. Having moved here last April, she said “This is like home. The friendships are…

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