VNA Names Salinas Resident Mary Ann Franscioni to

New Position of Associate Director of Wellness

Services

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) & Hospice has announced the appointment of Mary Ann
Franscioni as Associate Director of Wellness Services.

Monterey, CA, March 05, 2020 - The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) & Hospice has announced the
appointment of Mary Ann Franscioni as Associate Director of Wellness Services.

Franscioni has worked for VNA as a part-time Workplace Wellness Specialist since 2017. She was
recruited for the new position by Andrea Zoodsma, Director of VNA Community Services. Franscioni
describes her job in terms of community awareness: “I will be getting the word out about VNA programs
and why they matter. Her intent is “to expand the program with existing clients and bring wellness to
new corporate clients.”

Franscioni said she’s excited about the challenges ahead, and the opportunity to focus on outreach to
the community with existing programs and introduction of new programs such as Kitchen Talks, in which
she visits organizations to teach healthy cooking and nutrition. CPR certification classes are also a new
addition to the list of wellness services VNA brings to the community. Supporting the work of The Blue
Zone Project is an exciting prospect for the coming year.
“I’m motivated differently now,” she said, reflecting on her 25-year career as a teacher in the
Washington Union School District. She said her interest in health and nutrition began with elementary
school students and now has “grown and evolved” to include adults, especially the agricultural
workforce, and their families. “It’s a different challenge now.”

Franscioni holds a BA from The Catholic University of America, an MA in Curriculum Development from
Chapman University and, most recently, an MS in Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative
Health. Originally from New York City, she has been a Monterey County resident since she moved to
California in 1987.

About VNA & Hospice

Since 1951, the not-for-profit VNA has provided a wide range of home health care, serving Monterey,
San Benito, Santa Cruz and South Santa Clara counties. VNA places an emphasis on individual patient
needs and goals, providing care in an ethical, effective, compassionate and fiscally responsible manner.

VNA Community Services brings wellness to our community. Well known as the community immunizers;
experienced, professional registered nurses provide on- site flu and vaccine services.

As the only travel health clinic, VNA provides comprehensive consultation and immunizations for
international travelers. Health screenings and education are offered to corporate business, in the field
or in the board room. Nurses provide services to local schools to meet state-mandated screenings,
vaccines and staff education.

VNA provides intermittent care, covered primarily by insurance, through the expert skills of our trained
and certified clinicians, to assist patients, families, and caregivers in the comfort and familiarity of their
own homes. The home health division offers key specialty program, including cardiac, connections,
diabetic, orthopedic, and palliative care. These individual programs have advanced practice clinicians
and program expertise.

VNA Hospice is specialized type of care for those facing a life-limiting illness, their families and their
caregiver. The care involves a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and
emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes. A key component
to the team is VNA Volunteers who give their time to improve the lives of others. For the community,
grief and loss support are offered to individuals or groups.

VNA & Hospice

PO Box 2480
Monterey, CA 93942-2480
Phone:831-372-6668
Fax: 831-648-7726
Email: vnainfo@ccvna.com
https://ccvna.com/
Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
https://www.ccvna.com/