January 2004

Franklin County Home Health Agency is proud to announce that Carol Cohen, Medical Social Worker, was recently named, Field Supervisor of the Year by the University of Vermont’s School of Social Work.     

Carol attributed the achievement to her love of the job.  “I enjoy doing it and I think my enthusiasm reaches the students,” said Carol, who has been working with Medical Social Work students for many years at Home Health.  This year, Carol is mentoring student intern, Amy Kravitz.  In response to the honor Carol received she added, “The morale at Home Health is great and makes the student’s experience a positive one.” 
 
Medical Social Workers help people of all ages and their families manage emotional, social and financial concerns associated with patient care.  They can help physicians and other healthcare team members to understand these factors and how they relate to a person's health condition. 
 
Medical Social Workers also help coordinate community services and resources, and counsel patients and family members on coping with the stress of illness.  

For more information about Medical Social Work, please call FCHHA at 527-7531.