Welcome to the Town of Orange / Community Information

The Orange Visiting Nurses Association, founded in 1937, is an "official" agency of the Town of Orange. Prior to 1987, it was known as the Orange Public Health Nursing Service. It is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health as a full service Home Health Agency and is certified by Medicare and Medicaid. The Orange VNA is a member of the Connecticut Association for Home Health Care (CAHC) and is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). The agency provides comprehensive home health care services as well as health promotion, health education and school health programs to the residents of Orange.

The OVNA provides skilled nursing; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services; and, home health aides to the homebound residents of Orange. Nutritional counseling is also available. School health services are provided to the Orange elementary schools.

The Nursing Board of Directors is the governing body for the OVNA. In June 1979 an ordinance was passed establishing a Board of Health with supervisory and policy review responsibilities over the Board of Directors. The OVNA does not have an affiliating/networking relationship with any other entity.

Blood Pressure Screenings are offered on the third Monday of every month at the OVNA office in the Clark Building (former library) and on the third Tuesday of every month at the Silverbrook Estates senior congregate housing complex, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. An additional blood pressure screen/health guidance clinic is now offered on the first Thursday of every month, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. This offers residents another opportunity to have their blood pressure monitored or to receive information and/or counseling on health-related matters. These sessions are conducted by Registered Nurses, and are free and no appointment is necessary. In addition, monthly "Coffee Chats" are being held at the Orange Senior Center and the Silverbrook Estates. Check their bulletins for dates and times.

The OVNA also conducts flu vaccination clinics in the fall and offers pneumonia vaccinations year-round. The OVNA has health information on a variety of topics and staff members are available to speak before community groups.

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OVNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS