BAYADA Home Health Care 50th Anniversary Article Archives

Browse our blog archives to discover the people, stories, and history that have defined BAYADA Home Health Care, and learn more about the future innovations guiding our home health care leadership through the next 50 years together.

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How a BAYADA Nurse Balances Career and Disability

When Alex Townsend faces health challenges, her team steps up with the same compassionate, personalized support they give their young patients.

Captain Chameleon’s Career Switch: Why Matt Petruzzi Chose Home Nursing and Never Looked Back

Matt Petruzzi’s Career Switch: Why He Chose Home Nursing

Meet BAYADA RN Matt Petruzzi, aka “Captain Chameleon,” who left a NYC business career for a fulfilling life in nursing—and how it changed his life.

Mark and David Baiada present Colleen Thomas with an award for excellence at the 2024 bayada awards weekend

You Belong Here: Celebrating Pride and Purpose at BAYADA

Discover how BAYADA’s Pride Employee Resource Council supports LGBTQIA+ employees and allies—this Pride Month and all year long.

Mark and David Baiada present Colleen Thomas with an award for excellence at the 2024 bayada awards weekend

50 Years Forward: The BAYADA Way Listening Tour

Celebrate 50 years of The BAYADA Way. Add your voice to our Listening Tour and help us support more families with compassionate home health care services.

Mark and David Baiada present Colleen Thomas with an award for excellence at the 2024 bayada awards weekend

Nurses Week 2025: Saluting the Power of Nurses

Celebrate Nurses Week 2025 with BAYADA: Win a $250 shopping spree, earn free CE hours, and get insider stories from real nurses like you.

Mark and David Baiada present Colleen Thomas with an award for excellence at the 2024 bayada awards weekend

Feel Valued & Inspired in Your Health Care Career

Discover a career where respect, growth, and purpose come first. Find your work-life balance and feel empowered, supported, and appreciated at BAYADA.

Mark and David Baiada present Colleen Thomas with an award for excellence at the 2024 bayada awards weekend

Typewriters to Tablets: 40 years of Technology Innovation at BAYADA

Published April 4, 2025
Find out how BAYADA's commitment to a employee well-being and inclusion has earned us national recognition.

side by side images of Ann Baiada then and now

Home Care Champion: Ann Baiada’s Legacy of Impact

Published March 19, 2025
In Ann Baiada's own words, learn about our beloved leader's remarkable contributions to BAYADA and get a glimpse into her life in this special 50th anniversary spotlight.

BAYADA Occupational Therapist Bria Pope Smiles as she Points to the Camera

From NICU to Occupational Therapist

Published March 11, 2025
10 questions and answers with Bria Pope, a young Black woman on a journey of inclusion from premature baby to future occupational therapist.

BAYADA president Heather Helle standing on stage

BAYADA President Shares Growth Plan with Employees

Published: February 26, 2025
Heather Helle discusses BAYADA's client support expansion, resilience, supply-demand impacts, and future growth opportunities.

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From Client Parent to Client Advocate: Shelby Myers’ Incredible Impact at BAYADA

Published February 17, 2025
From soccer mom to state advocate: Shelby Myers' inspiring journey in home health care

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Mark Shares Leadership Decisions

Published March 12, 2025
Mark Baiada shares 3 decisions that shaped BAYADA, and shares advice for business leaders and social entrepreneurs.

Mark Baiada and David Baiada

The Little Company That Could

Published Jan 17, 2025
Mark Baiada started BAYADA Home Health Care in 1975. BAYADA grew to help millions of clients over the last 50 years.