About VNA SoCal: Bringing Care Home
“The end-of-life deserves as much beauty, care, and respect as the beginning.”
This quote above is a good example of the philosophy behind VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California. Our clients, who face the end of life, deserve the opportunity to live as fully as possible on their own terms. Patients in need of palliative, home health, or private duty care are also part of our commitment to care. Dealing with short-term or chronic illnesses is a challenge for both the patient and the family. We understand the need to reduce pain and provide the emotional and physical support that is vital our clients and their loved ones. This is what VNA SoCal is all about as we look specifically to the patient’s need to create a care plan that’s right for them.
More About VNA SoCal
Founded in 1952, VNA SoCal has always looked for ways to offer more than the expected standard of care. First, we look for solutions to help the patient avoid hospitalizations and feel they are in control of their own care rather than taking a “one size fits all” approach
Our staff is experienced in the unique challenges of hospice care and supporting a patient at home. Additionally, we also have an extended group of volunteers that help their community embrace and support a patient and their families.
As passionate advocates of hospice care and issues surrounding medical decision-making and advanced care planning, we also frequently connect our experts to the community to answer questions and increase awareness of issues that we all need to consider.
Our Mission
To be the premiere provider of compassionate care services within the community.
About Us
VNA has been serving the Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties for over 65 years. We provide expert, experienced hospice health care as well as offering private duty, in-home services. Our agency also provides 24-hour nursing coverage to support patients and families. We are proud to offer the full continuum of healthcare in the community.
Our Vision
About VNA SoCAL’s Vision
We aim to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice in our community by specializing in experience and compassion.
VNA SoCal CARES
Compassion | Accountability | Responsiveness | Excellence | Service
VNA Leadership
Learn more about VNA leadership team. Our experienced staff is led by a group of caring professionals with exceptional experience in hospice and home health services. Contact VNA SoCal any time by calling (800) 969-4862 or visiting our Contact page.
PAULA NATALE
President and Chief Executive Officer
Paula Natale has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience, holding both clinical and administrative positions throughout her career in home health and hospice. She has a heart for hospice care that grew from personal loss and her experiences as a bedside nurse caring for patients and families as they faced the end of life. Guided by compassion and service to others, she is committed to ensuring that all members of our community have access to quality health care services. Paula served on the Board of the California Hospice & Palliative Care Association for eight years and currently serves on the association’s Public Policy Committee. She is committed to working with industry leaders and regulators to advocate for and improve access to quality hospice and palliative care for those facing life-limiting illnesses.
CINDY CAMERON
Chief Financial Officer
Cindy Cameron has over 38 years of executive financial management for national healthcare corporations. As a result of her comprehensive background, she brings to VNA extensive experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, statistical reporting, debt restructure and corporate compliance. She also serves as a tactical member of the National Government Services (NGS) Advisory Committee representing the hospice industry.
VALERIE HOGMAN
Director of Human Resources
Valerie Hogman has spent her entire career in Human Resources. After eight years in the banking industry, Valerie focused on healthcare at hospitals and home care agencies. Ensuring healthcare agencies are fully staffed by qualified, experienced healthcare professionals. Since 2014, she joined the administrative team of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California.
DR. TIMOTHY DAUWALDER
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Timothy Dauwalder, DO has dedicated his post-graduate training, private practice, and extensive community involvement to the field of Palliative Medicine. Now, board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and Family Medicine, Dr. Dauwalder currently serves as Medical Director of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California, Medical Director of Inland Christian Home, Alternative Medical Director of Mt. San Antonio Gardens, Alternative Medical Director of Pilgrim Place, faculty member at local medical schools, and palliative consultant at local hospitals and clinics.
DR. GREG DAHLQUIST
VNA MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Greg Dahlquist, MD, is a Board-certified Family Physician and Geriatrician. Dr. Dahlquist now works as a Board-certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist exclusively for the VNA Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern California. He also has extensive experience in medical education, having trained hundreds of family physicians. Finally, he is also a recent President of the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.
Layne Bartholomew
Chairman of the Board
Layne A. Bartholomew is an attorney in private practice in Upland, California. A native of Upland, he has been practicing law since 1995, devoting the majority of his practice to elderly and disabled persons and their families. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
