Hingham Resident Behind VNA of Boston’s 11th Annual Heroes in Health Care Benefit

Judy Walsh of Hingham is serving on the Host Committee for the 11th annual Heroes in Health Care Gala on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St., Boston, to benefit VNA of Boston’s Maternal Child Health Program and Charitable Care Fund.

VNA of Boston, the oldest organized visiting nurse association in the United States, is celebrating 130 years of caring for the community. The nonprofit provides vital, home-based health care to Greater Boston residents, including infants with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses and mothers with at-risk pregnancies.

Judy Walsh, Director of Rehabilitative Services of VNA Care, has been involved in health care management since 1998. She has also held leadership positions at Aegis Therapies, South Shore Hospital, and Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island.

Each year, the VNA of Boston celebrates the work of a few very special honorees. This year’s Heroes in Health Care are Diane Bergeron, RN, former vice president of hospice and advanced illness management for VNA Hospice & Palliative Care; Michael Minogue, CEO, president and chairman of Abiomed; and Mutual of America (to be accept by John R. Greed, president and CEO).

The Gala is VNA of Boston's largest fundraising event and has raised nearly $2.5 million in essential funding for VNA of Boston’s direct patient care and support for vulnerable, underserved populations through the nonprofit’s Maternal Child Health Program and Charitable Care Fund.

This is Walsh’s first year serving on the Heroes in Health Care Gala’s Host Committee.

“Judy is a remarkable person who graciously shares her intellect and energy. She serves as a model to all of us in so many ways,” said Laura Wise, manager of fund development for VNA of Boston.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Laura Wise, manager of fund development, at 617-886-6460 or visit http://www.vnacare.org/gala.