The Visiting Nurse Association Of Texas
A. Araba Mckinney LMSW ACHP-SW is an experienced Medical Social Worker currently serving at VNA Texas since July 2022, with a focus on enhancing patient quality of life in healthcare settings. Previous roles include similar positions at JourneyCare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Texas Health Physicians Group, where collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and support for patients with life-threatening conditions were central responsibilities. A. Araba Mckinney particularly excelled in palliative care social work roles at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care and Aspen Healthcare Services, providing supportive services to terminally ill patients and their families. A career foundation includes a background in hospice services, community counseling, and marketing for hospice care. Academic qualifications include an MSW from the University of Michigan and a BA in sociology and social science from UC Irvine.