LIFE AT VHC Health

12/10/2025

❄️ Winter Coat Drive ❄️

We are collecting adult outerwear of all kinds from light fleece to heavy winter coats in collaboration with PathForward Homeless Services Organization. Thank you for your continued support of our Arlington neighbors.

🧤Donation boxes are located near the main hospital entrance and outside the cafeteria until Jan. 30.

12/09/2025

Victoria Kostour, CGC, MS, a genetic counselor at the Charlotte S. Benjamin Center for Women’s Health, shares the three most important things to bring to your first genetic counseling appointment:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family history for you and your partner
📄 Copies of past genetic testing
❓ Lots of questions!

Thinking about genetic counseling? Learn more to see if it’s right for you: vhchealth.org/find-a-location/locations-profile/vhc-health-maternal-fetal-medicine-arlington-1851-north-george-mason-drive-suite-5b

12/05/2025

Should you have lab work done before or after your annual checkup? 🧪

Dr. Alobosi, a primary care doctor in our Kingstowne location, explains why it depends:

✨ New patients: Blood tests are most useful after your first visit, once your doctor understands your health history and knows which labs to order.

↩ Returning patients: Labs can often be done before the appointment, so results are ready to review together.

Book your primary care checkup in Kingstowne: vhchealth.org/find-a-location/locations-profile/vhc-health-primary-care-kingstowne-5971-kingstowne-village-parkway-suite-300

12/03/2025

The extra hour of work during the annual Night Shift Fall Back celebration was filled with food, games, prizes and massages.

✨ Thank you, Night Shift, for keeping VHC Health running smoothly at all hours!

12/02/2025

❤️ 👟 VHC Health employees and their friends, families and dogs joined forces for the DC Heart Walk benefiting CPR training and heart research. Thank you to our outstanding team for supporting our community!

12/01/2025

The teenage years can be overwhelming. When stress, anxiety, or depression become too much, families don’t have to face it alone.

The VHC Health Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for teens ages 13–17 with structured support to help them heal and grow.

💙 Individual therapy, group therapy, and family education
💙 Evidence-based treatment in a safe, supportive setting
💙 Evening sessions designed for teens and parents
💙 In-network with most insurances

Support is here when you need it: vhchealth.org/adolescent-behavioral | 703.558.6750

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to reflect on the impact of community and partnerships.

The support of our staff and community enables VHC Health to provide the highest level of care. Thank you for your continued trust and generosity, it helps change lives.

We are grateful for a recent donation made by District MotherHued - a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting mothers of color. They generously donated car seats and essential items to the NICU, supporting our new mothers and caregivers to ensure a safe journey home for our tiniest patients. 💙🩵💚

Wishing all of our partners, staff, and community members a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

As Arlington’s only independent, not-for-profit health system, we’re committed to community care. Thanks to the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation 's generous $50,000 gift, our OB Connect program can continue ensuring underserved women receive flexible, high-quality prenatal care.

11/19/2025

📣 Calling all experienced, new graduates and nursing students!

Join us for the upcoming Registered Nurse (RN) Open House on 🗓️ Dec. 18, 4 - 6 p.m. 📍VHC Health, John T. Hazel, MD Conference Center

✅ Meet & mingle with our recruiters, nurse leadership and hiring managers
✅ Explore exciting opportunities
✅ Learn about our mission-driven culture, nursing career opportunities, and extensive benefits
✅ Discover why VHC Health is the perfect place for you on a tour

RSVP required for this free event at: https://join.vhchealth.org/event-28210/talentcommunity/form

11/19/2025

🎙️ NBC News “Meet the Press” Moderator Kristen Welker and VHC Health’s Sharon Brickhouse Martin discuss breaking barriers as women on the newest Living Well with Alison Starling podcast episode. 🎧 Listen to insights on thriving professionally, balancing motherhood and paving the way for others at http://bizj.us/1qovm8

Washington Business Journal

11/17/2025

WEBINAR: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - How It Affects You and How We Can Help

VHC Health Urology physicians are hosting an educational webinar on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)—a common men’s health condition. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for an enlarged prostate, including medications and minimally invasive procedures.

BPH affects approximately 50% of men ages 51–60 and nearly 80% of men over 70.

This session is designed to help you make informed decisions about your care.

🗓️ Wed., Dec. 3
⏰ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
➡️ Register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/271578723690729815

11/12/2025

The VHC Health Palliative Care team aims to raise awareness about services for patients and loved ones at VHC Health. Palliative Care provides high-quality, holistic care that enables patients and families alike to cope and focus on living as fully as possible. Our team offers:

✔️ Expert symptom management
✔️ Assistance with complex goals of care discussions
✔️ Psychosocial support
✔️ Hospice and palliative care benefits advice
✔️ Advance care planning
✔️ End-of-life care

These services exist to provide each of our patients and their families with the utmost comfort, dignity, respect, and devotion during life's most difficult journey.

The VHC Health Palliative Care team aim's to raise awareness about services for patients and loved ones.