Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

09/05/2025

Valley Health in Winchester is piloting a groundbreaking program that’s reshaping how Virginia responds to mental health crises.

Through the Special Conservators of the Peace (SCOPs) initiative, trained professionals, armed or unarmed, are stepping in to accompany individuals in crisis to hospitals, reducing the need for law enforcement involvement.

Having launched mid-August, Gov. Glenn Youngkin celebrated the new program on Wednesday.

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Valley Health in Winchester is piloting a program that can test the effectiveness of a new avenue in Virginia’s mental health resources landscape.

09/05/2025

Join Mary Washington Healthcare for the 2025 Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk!

📅 Saturday, October 4
📍 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg VA
👟 Lace up for a scenic 2.2-mile walk around the Mary Washington Hospital campus, starting and ending at the John F. Fick, III Conference Center parking lot.

Register and learn more here:

Lace up your sneakers and join the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation on Saturday, October 4 for the 2025 Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk. This inspiring annual event raises funds for the Breast Cancer Fund, supporting patients and families in our community.

09/04/2025

As trees fill with color and bonfires scent the crisp air, autumn feels magical.

But those piles of leaves and firewood can harbor mold spores – triggering seasonal allergies for millions each fall. Nearly 25% of adults in the United States experience seasonal allergies throughout the year. Although seasonal allergies typically peak during the months of April, May and June – they can also pack a punch September through December.

Avoid falling for seasonal allergies with expert tips from a VCU Health allergist:

But those piles of leaves and firewood can harbor mold spores – triggering seasonal allergies for millions each fall. Nearly 25% of adults in the United States experience seasonal allergies throughout the year. Although seasonal allergies typically peak during the months of April, May and June –...

09/04/2025

Ballad Health Foundation is hosting its Boots and Bowties fundraiser on September 13 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.

Find more details below or here: https://www.wjhl.com/video/ballad-health-foundation-to-host-boots-and-bowties-fundraiser/11037663/

09/04/2025

With kids back in school, viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 start spreading quickly – especially among young children whose immune systems are still developing.

Read tips from experts at Fauquier Health on how to protect your child from these fall viruses:

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09/04/2025

09/03/2025

VHHA staff attended an event held at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center to provide state leaders including Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Winsome Sears, Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Commissioner Nelson Smith, Senator Timmy French, and Bill Wiley for House of Delegates with a tour and overview of recent community behavioral health investments. That includes the one-year anniversary of the Valley Health EmPATH unit and the formal launch of the Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) program.

09/03/2025

Ballad Health's annual Camp Firefly event is returning to Warriors' Path State Park on Saturday, Sept. 27 to help children, teens, and their families navigate through grief.

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Ballad Health’s annual Camp Firefly event returns to Warriors’ Path State Park on Saturday, Sept. 27, to help families navigate through grief.

09/03/2025

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Luis Dominguez, a board-certified internist from VHC Health in Arlington. Dr. Dominguez specializes in chronic disease management, organ compromise and failure, medical complexity, mental health, and migraines. He joins us for a conversation about his work, as well as recent advancements in early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Listen below or through this link: https://vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-podcast-dr-luis-dominguez/

09/03/2025

When the summer days dwindle down and the new year looms, it’s not unusual for kids to feel some amount of school anxiety and stress.

Understanding what school anxiety is, how it manifests and how to manage it can make a world of difference for both kids and parents.

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When the summer days dwindle down and the new year looms, it’s not unusual for kids to feel some amount of school anxiety and stress.

09/03/2025

Several Virginia hospital and health system leaders have been named to the Virginia Business magazine Virginia 500 list that recognizes industry leaders across sectors in the Commonwealth. The hospital leaders on this year’s list include: Steve Arner, President and CEO of Carilion Clinic, Sean T. Connaughton, President and CEO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, Dr. Michael J. Dacey, President and CEO of Riverside, Pat Davis-Hagens, President of the Bon Secours Hampton Roads Market, Reese Jackson, President and CEO of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Dr. J. Stephen Jones, President and CEO of Inova Health, Dr. J. Scott Just, Chief Executive Officer of UVA Health Physicians Group, Dr. Marlon Levy, CEO of VCU Health System and Senior Vice President of VCU Health Sciences, Dr. William Lunn, HCA Healthcare Capital Division President, Michael Lutes, President of the Bon Secours Richmond Health System Market, Dr. Mary N. Mannix, President and CEO of Augusta Health, Dennis Matheis, CEO of Sentara Health, Mark Nantz, President and CEO of Valley Health System, Dr. Christopher Newman, President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, Dr. Mitchell Rosner, Interim Executive Vice President for UVA Health Affairs, Amy Sampson, President and CEO of Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD), Erik Shannon, CEO of UVA Community Health, and Richard Tugman, President and CEO of Centra Health.

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