Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

05/27/2026

This Eid al-Adha, we recognize the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and care that brings us together. Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate.

05/27/2026

Enhance your skills and support the healthcare safety net at the Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics 2026 Virtual Summit scheduled for June 8-12. This year’s event features expert-led tracks on grant strategy, trauma-informed care, diabetes technology, and workplace well-being. Registration for non-member organizations is just $100 for your entire team. Don’t miss this opportunity for high-impact, accessible professional development. Register here: https://www.vafreeclinics.org/event

05/26/2026

Amid weeks of serious health challenges, one moment stood out: watching his daughter graduate.

Thanks to the care teams supporting him and a determined family, Chris Odachowski didn’t miss it.

Even in the hospital, life’s biggest milestones still shine. See more at WAVY TV 10:

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Surrounded by family, Chris Odachowski is in the hospital recovering from complications after being diagnosed with a collapsed lung. And while it prevented him from being in p…

05/26/2026

What started as a quiet night at home nearly turned tragic until everything aligned just in time. Thanks to quick action from family, a neighbor stepping in, and expert care, Dave Hummel is here today to share his story.

A powerful reminder: listen to your body, stay on top of your health, and never underestimate the impact of acting fast.

Read more at Sentara Health: https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/news/articles/A-second-chance-at-life

05/26/2026

Register now for the Healthcare Cybersecurity & Extended Downtime Summit, a free in-person event being held at the Newport News Marriott at City Center on Thursday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Summit presented by VHHA features expert speakers who will address the evolving cyber threat landscape in healthcare, highlight vulnerabilities in medical devices, and share lessons learned from a recent cyberattack on a Tennessee children’s hospital. The program also includes guidance on conducting a functional exercise to test extended downtime plans, along with practical strategies for strengthening personal cyber hygiene that can be applied at home and in the workplace.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260675309526159

05/26/2026

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Virginia Department of Health Commissioner Dr. B. Cameron Webb, who joins us for a conversation about his professional journey, his vision for public health in the Commonwealth as leader of the state health agency, challenges and opportunities ahead due to shifting federal health funding policy, and more.

Listen below or through this link: https://www.vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-podcast-dr-cameron-webb-2/

05/25/2026

“The reviews are in.” 🎬

We are so grateful to everyone who attended one of our six regional premieres of Healing and Hope: Hospitals' Legacy of Service in Virginia during National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week.

Here's what people are saying:
https://youtu.be/6gfDLZGKuEs

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Each May, Month is observed nationwide in an effort to educate the public about the dangers of skin cancer. Year-round, our doctors, our friends and even our favorite talk show hosts remind us to wear sunscreen and hats, and to limit sun exposure. Despite these warnings, approximately two million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. About 68,000 of these cases will be melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer.

Learn more from experts at Sovah Health - Danville and Sovah Health - Martinsville: https://www.sovahhealth.com/news/2026/05/21/skin-cancer--an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure

05/22/2026

10-year-old Keegan is now pain free thanks to the synergy between surgeons in a rare operation. Learn more about the work of Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU and VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center here: https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/10-year-old-keegan-is-now-pain-free-thanks-to-the-synergy-between-surgeons-in-rare-operation