Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

02/04/2026

Heart Month highlight: More than 100 Virginia schools are now “heart safe” thanks to the work of Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU and Project ADAM. 💗

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU celebrates Heart Month with a milestone 100+ Virginia schools designated as ‘heart safe’

02/04/2026

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Across Virginia, hospitals and health systems are advancing prevention, research, and compassionate care—standing with patients, families, and caregivers every step of the way. 🎗️

Our new campaign video celebrating the strength, stories, and lives of people living with cancer.When we listen to the lived experiences of people affected b...

02/04/2026

Recent winter storms have forced the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives, leaving the nation’s blood supply critically low according to American Red Cross Blood Donors —impacting community hospitals and patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions. Hospitals across Virginia like Sentara Health are urging eligible donors to give now if they can. Learn more from 13News Now - WVEC👇
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/health/blood-donation-shortage-blood-drive-winter-storm/291-9adfad43-c8a6-49b6-8509-74cde7406ab0

02/03/2026

Winter weather didn't deter the first patients being admitted to Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's Children's Tower NICU! Read about the smooth and successful start here: https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/a-smooth-and-successful-start-first-infants-admitted-to-the-childrens-tower-nicu

02/03/2026

Congratulations to Eric Conley, Executive Vice President and President of Acute and Post-Acute Care at Sentara Health, Iris Jamette Lundy, Vice President of Health Impact and Engagement at Sentara Health, and Sarita Rhodes-Vivour, Associate Vice President of Acute Care Nursing at VHC Health on being named in Virginia Business's 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards!

Read more here: https://virginiabusiness.com/legacy-builders-2026-virginia-black-business-leaders-awards/

02/03/2026

When Vincent Zame began experiencing heart issues back in 2015, he had no idea just how serious things would become. By 2024, his heart was struggling — so much so that he began having dangerous blackouts caused by a V‑tach storm, a severe form of arrhythmia.

Doctors at UVA Health knew he needed advanced support while waiting for a heart transplant. That’s when they turned to ECMO, a life‑support machine that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs.

Read more here: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-balance/ecmo-vincents-story

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Ruth Felsen, Medical Director of Breast Surgery at Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals. In recognition of World Cancer Day, she joins us for a conversation about the breast cancer continuum of care from risk assessment and screening through diagnosis, treatment planning, and prevention strategies. Listen below or through this link: https://www.vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-podcast-dr-ruth-felsen/

02/02/2026

🎉💐 Celebrating 100 years of a life well lived! 💐🎉

At Riverside Assisted Living at Smithfield, a very special celebration recently took place as resident Frances Dew marked an extraordinary milestone — her 100th birthday. 🎂

A cherished member of the Riverside Assisted Living community since 2023, Frances is known for her gentle spirit, kind heart, and welcoming smile. She enjoys participating in activities and being part of daily life at the community, where her presence brings warmth, joy, and connection to everyone around her. 💚

Frances’s century of life is a beautiful testament to resilience, grace, and a life truly well lived. This milestone is more than a birthday — it’s a celebration of a remarkable resident who continues to brighten every room.

Please join in celebrating this remarkable milestone by wishing Frances a very happy 100th birthday in the comments below.

02/02/2026

It's , Virginia.

No matter how long winter lasts, our hospitals will be there for you 24/7/365.

JUST IN: Punxsutawney Phil's handlers have announced that the weather-predicting groundhog saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter.

Read more: https://abcnews.link/H1Y1S9I

02/02/2026

During Black History Month, we honor the trailblazing Black healthcare professionals who expanded access, advanced care, and strengthened communities across Virginia.

02/02/2026

Incredible story from Sentara Health!

Since childhood, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center ICU nurse Boryana Peeva dreamed of the mountains. In October 2025, she set out to trek to Mount Everest Base Camp, a personal goal years in the making. But her journey became something far more meaningful.

The day before leaving, Boryana cared for a patient in her final moments: Laxmi Lama, a grandmother from Nepal. In their shared grief, Laxmi’s family asked Boryana for an extraordinary favor, to carry a piece of Laxmi’s pillowcase, covered in handwritten messages of love, to Everest and leave it there so her spirit could “return home.”

Boryana said yes.

Through thin air, freezing temperatures, and grueling terrain, she kept that promise. At nearly 4,700 meters, she placed the cloth among other memorials, a moment of profound connection between two families, two cultures, and one act of compassion.

Read more here: https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/news/articles/nurse-carries-patient-message-mount-everest