History
Over the course of 126 years, Granite VNA has continually evolved, constantly evaluating and implementing new treatments, specialties, and technology to meet the ever-changing needs of community members.
Granite VNA was founded in October 1899 as the Concord District Nursing Association by social reformer and author Lillian Carpenter Streeter and Nelson McMurphy, MD. The two were inspired by the district nursing movement that began in England in 1859 to form an agency to tend to the health needs of Concord’s most vulnerable residents.
1890s
Katherine Hill is hired as the first visiting nurse. In the first month, she completes 164 visits for 23 different cases for eight doctors.
1950s
A fleet of Volkswagens is purchased for the Concord District Nursing Association.
1970s
Concord District Nursing Association becomes Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association.
Central New Hampshire Home Care Services incorporates into a new organization called the Lakes Region Community Health Agency.
Lakes Region Community Health Agency makes nearly 10,000 home visits.
Hospice-Laconia Area is named the Volunteer Agency of the Year in Belknap County.
1990s
Lakes Region Community Health Agency merges with Hospice-Laconia Area to form Community Health and Hospice.
Visiting Nurse Association of Wolfeboro and Vicinity and Hospice of Southern Carroll County merge to form Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Southern Carroll County and Vicinity.
Concord Regional VNA opens first Hospice House in New Hampshire (pictured at right).
Concord Regional VNA’s “Baby’s First Homecoming” Program visits begin to help moms and newborns transition from Concord Hospital to home.
2000s
Susan McLane Garden Dedication Ceremony at Hospice House concludes Capital Campaign.
Concord Regional VNA receives largest gift in its history, $1 million from Eugene and Anne Slusser (pictured at left).
Community Health & Hospice makes nearly 50,000 home visits.
2020s
Concord Regional VNA is the recipient of a Pinnacle Award as Nonprofit of the Year by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce.
Central NH VNA & Hospice employees recognized for developing a home bound COVID-19 vaccination pilot program that becomes a model for other agencies in the state. (pictured at right)
Concord Regional VNA and Central NH VNA & Hospice merge to form Granite VNA.
Granite VNA is honored as the best home health care provider in the Capital Region by readers of the Concord Monitor.
