Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Announces New Chair of the Board of Directors

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Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., a non-profit provider of skilled home care, palliative care, hospice end of life care in ninety-eight towns and cities across five counties in Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vera T. Tice, MSECE as Chair of the Board of Directors, from Vice Chair, effective April 9, 2025

Tice brings extensive experience in corporate governance, digital and cybersecurity risk, corporate strategy and growth, technology and innovation, R&D product/service development, and M&A expertise to her board and advisory work. Prior to this appointment, she served in board chair and committee leadership roles on several corporate and large non-profit boards. Currently, Tice is an advisor to businesses and global and national organizations investing in and commercializing health care innovation. Previously holding senior executive positions in businesses and non-profits creating the future of healthcare, Tice mobilized innovation, developing and delivering digital health, healthcare informatics, patient monitoring, and network security products and services from concept to market.

“I am honored to welcome Vera Tice as the new Chair of the Board. Her vision, integrity, and dedication to our mission inspires confidence and optimism as we look to the future” states Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.

Vera succeeds Norman Sczepanski, who served on the Board of Directors for over 40 years and as Chair of the Board since 2020. Sczepanski played a key role in advancing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s strategic planning and community partnerships.

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. provides compassionate care and trusted support throughout a variety of services to ensure comfort, dignity and expert care at every stage of life. For more information about Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. and its services, please visit the website (carecentralvnahospice.org ) or contact: Kristin Mattson, PT, Chief Development & Clinical Care Transitions Officer, 508-943-0612, .