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In July 1968, the Clarion Community Action Agency and concerned citizens met to organize the Clarion County Visiting Nurse Association. The Association was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in August 1969. Concerned citizens raised funds in various ways including a contribution from the Clarion County Commissioners. The funds were depleted and the agency could no longer provide services by May 1972. The VNA was reactivated in July 1973 through the efforts of the Board of Directors and community leaders. The Association became accredited with the State of Pennsylvania. This accreditation was made possible because the VNA operated like a branch office of the Butler Regional Home Health Care Agency with Sister Willemene Krise as Executive Director. The Agency was receiving Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance reimbursements as well as monies from the United Fund and the Clarion County Commissioners.