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Year Published: 1930s

Creator: henry-street-visiting-nurse-service

Description: The Visiting Nurse Service, rooted in Lillian D. Wald's vision, offers vital care to the elderly and educational support for mothers in New York City. Their dedicated nurses focus on disease prevention and compassionate service, regardless of financial means, while appealing for donations to sustain their impactful work. #VNSNY #VisitingNurseService #ElderlyCare #CommunitySupport #HealthEducation Timeline 00:00:00 - 00:00:32 The Visiting Nurse Service 00:00:08 The Visiting Nurse Service travels throughout the city to assist those experiencing sickness or distress. 00:00:18 Lillian D. Wald founded the Henry Street Visiting Nurse Service nearly 50 years ago. 00:00:22 Today, the service continues its work in 15 centers, helping everyone regardless of their background. 00:00:28 The organization emphasizes that it has never refused a call for help. 00:00:32 - 00:00:50 Caring for the Vulnerable 00:00:32 The organization provides care for elderly individuals who are helpless and grateful for assistance. 00:00:41 They instruct mothers on domestic problems, physical hygiene, and food values. 00:00:50 - 00:01:29 The Henry Street Nurse's Care 00:00:50 Henry Street nurses care for one out of every three babies born in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan. 00:00:58 They teach mothers how to care for their children after prenatal instruction, emphasizing disease prevention as a key function. 00:01:11 When entering a sick room, the nurses prioritize the patient's need for help over their ability to pay. 00:01:26 The nurses handle thousands of cases annually and believe they should do even more to help those in need. 00:01:29 - 00:01:56 A Call for Support 00:01:29 The organization urges viewers to donate to ensure their continued operation. 00:01:32 A donation of just one dollar is highlighted as sufficient to help those less fortunate. 00:01:38 The segment questions if the gratitude of those helped is worth the investment.

Complete Record: The Visiting Nurse Service, rooted in Lillian D. Wald's vision, offers vital care to the elderly and educational support for mothers in New York City. Their dedicated nurses focus on disease prevention and compassionate service, regardless of financial means, while appealing for donations to sustain their impactful work. #VNSNY #VisitingNurseService #ElderlyCare #CommunitySupport #HealthEducation Timeline 00:00:00 - 00:00:32 The Visiting Nurse Service 00:00:08 The Visiting Nurse Service travels throughout the city to assist those experiencing sickness or distress. 00:00:18 Lillian D. Wald founded the Henry Street Visiting Nurse Service nearly 50 years ago. 00:00:22 Today, the service continues its work in 15 centers, helping everyone regardless of their background. 00:00:28 The organization emphasizes that it has never refused a call for help. 00:00:32 - 00:00:50 Caring for the Vulnerable 00:00:32 The organization provides care for elderly individuals who are helpless and grateful for assistance. 00:00:41 They instruct mothers on domestic problems, physical hygiene, and food values. 00:00:50 - 00:01:29 The Henry Street Nurse's Care 00:00:50 Henry Street nurses care for one out of every three babies born in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan. 00:00:58 They teach mothers how to care for their children after prenatal instruction, emphasizing disease prevention as a key function. 00:01:11 When entering a sick room, the nurses prioritize the patient's need for help over their ability to pay. 00:01:26 The nurses handle thousands of cases annually and believe they should do even more to help those in need. 00:01:29 - 00:01:56 A Call for Support 00:01:29 The organization urges viewers to donate to ensure their continued operation. 00:01:32 A donation of just one dollar is highlighted as sufficient to help those less fortunate. 00:01:38 The segment questions if the gratitude of those helped is worth the investment.