Did you know that only 200 years ago, the average US lifespan was about 35 years? Vaccines played a large role in more than doubling our life expectancy and helping us lead healthy and long lives today. The CNS Immunization Program has been integral in keeping our community safe and thriving since the program’s inception in 1992. We are proud to offer this important facet of healthcare and longevity for Utahns and to be Utah’s largest provider of on-site flu and vaccination clinics.
June 25, 2020 - University of Utah Health and Community Nursing Services (CNS) announced details of a new affiliation, which will benefit patients needing end-of-life and home-based services. The public-private partnership will enable U of U Health and CNS to improve patient care and innovate care delivery through improved quality and new services that will enhance patient experience and outcomes.
Congratulations to CNS Volunteer of the Year, Simone Black, who has been an outstanding hospice volunteer since 2011. Along with visiting hospice patients, Simone has served on the Art & Soup volunteer committee for many years. Simone and her company, Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, sponsor the memorial area at Art & Soup. The award was started in 2018 and is named after Karl Miller, another great CNS volunteer.
A home health care agency usually coordinates the services your doctor orders for you. Before you start getting your home health care, the home health agency should tell you how much Medicare will pay. The agency should also tell you if any items or services they give you aren't covered by Medicare, and how much you'll have to pay for them. This should be explained by both talking with you and in writing.
