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Visiting Nurse Association resumes island-wide clinics; Tisbury board welcomes nursing services
Summary
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has been contracted for about two months and is providing island-wide wellness clinics, Alpha Gal support groups, and maternal-child health visits; the Board of Health welcomed the return of nursing services after roughly a year without a public health nurse.
Health Agent Drew Belsky reported that the VNA has been contracted for approximately two months and has provided outreach including wellness clinics, an Alpha Gal support group, and maternal-child health visits across the island.
Belsky said the VNA "has been contracted for about two months and has conducted island-wide wellness clinics, Alpha Gal support group(s), and maternal child health visits. They are proactive and responsive." Board members expressed relief at having nursing services restored after roughly a one-year absence of a public health nurse and discussed potential collaboration with the Council on Aging for future events.
The VNA's services are described as active but the minutes do not document contract terms or budget details; the board will continue coordination as the program develops.
