Position Spotlight: Director of Strategy and Growth
Kerry grew up in a small town in upstate New York and moved to Nashville during high school. He attended Indiana University and graduated with…
“It actively supports and encourages independence.”
While many of us require more help as we age, maintaining a degree of independence is important. Perry and his wife Cheryl have found this…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Sowjanya Bapani, Marshfield Clinic Health System
Dr. Sowjanya Bapani’s journey as a hospitalist working with the Marshfield Clinic Home Recovery Care program began in 2016, when the program was still new….
“I got better rest and I think the medication worked better too.”
At the end of January, Virgina Mason Franciscan Health rolled out their brand-new Home Recovery Care program at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA….
Position Spotlight: VCU Patient Care Navigator
Valerie was born and raised in Texas, and after graduating high school as valedictorian, she attended Harding University in Arkansas, where she received a bachelor’s…
Rehabilitation Care at Home and its Value to Communities and Hospitals
In 2017 Contessa introduced a unique alternative to subacute rehabilitation (SAR) and traditional skilled nursing facilities (SNFs): our Rehabilitation Care at Home program. Now into…
“I was very impressed. It is a very well-oiled machine, for sure.”
Don and his wife Sally were no strangers to the symptoms caused by his congestive heart failure like shortness of breath, wheezing and fatigue, but…
A Day in the Life of an RCC
Nurses in today’s healthcare landscape are always looking for unique roles that redefine patient care. Those who find opportunities at Contessa, Amedisys’ high-acuity line of…
Palliative Care and its Role in Chronic Conditions
At its inception, palliative care was interwoven with the hospice movement, and because of this it is often perceived as solely a component of hospice…
Position Spotlight: Manager of Medical Economics
Lauren lives in Middlefield, CT with her husband Brenton, their two boys, Jack (6), Ben (3) and their dog Leo. She earned a bachelor’s degree…
Understanding Comprehensive Care at Home
Since its inception in 2015, Contessa has been on the forefront of bringing advanced medical care to the home. It is no surprise, then, that…
Position Spotlight: Acute Care Registered Nurse
Amanda has spent most of her life living in Bucks County, PA. She attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a Bachelor of Natural…