HCA Virginia Health System

08/29/2025

When it comes to supporting the communities we serve, our hospitals are star students. 🌟

The biggest "thank you" to our colleagues at Retreat Doctors’ Hospital, Chippenham Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital and LewisGale Regional for your time, dedication and efforts in giving back. Together, and in partnership with HCA Healthcare’s Black Colleague Network, these teams helped make returning to school a little easier for local families.

Our hospitals supported hundreds of kids by:
🔹Hosting a back-to-school celebration, offering school-aged families free supplies and services
🔹Collecting more than 200 clear backpacks
🔹Gifting over 600 backpacks filled with school supplies to local teachers and students in need
🔹Collecting over 200 books for the Chesterfield Christmas Mother
🔹Leading a school supply drive for A.M. Davis Elementary School, attended by 530 students

We're proud of our colleagues for continuously creating healthier tomorrows for the kids in our communities.

📸: Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals, Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals and LewisGale Regional Health System

08/29/2025

There’s a science behind why mosquito bites itch – and there’s a lot you can do to combat it! 🦟 Find tips for soothing the itch and swelling, learn about , and discover strategies to keep mosquitoes away for good: https://bit.ly/3HXDCWZ

08/28/2025

Chippenham Hospital, part of Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals and HCA Virginia Health System, has earned the highest possible rating – three stars – from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for exceptional bypass surgery outcomes.

Thank you and congratulations to all of our colleagues who made this achievement possible!

Learn more about this elite national recognition: https://bit.ly/41qXpES

08/27/2025

Many thanks to WUSA 9 for sharing a segment about the compassionate, expert-level care being provided at Reston Hospital Center's Level III NICU on Great Day Washington!

08/27/2025

At a time when the U.S. is facing a critical physician shortage — projected to reach 120,000 doctors by 2030 — HCA Virginia has launched a new general surgery residency program at Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals designed to train the next generation of skilled, compassionate surgeons in Central Virginia.

The inaugural class of six residents — three first-year and three second-year — began their journey this July. Over the next five years, they will rotate through a wide range of specialties including trauma, intensive care, burn, endocrine, transplant and pediatric surgery. Each year, three new residents will join the program, building a strong foundation for the future.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JyKril

New surgery residency program launches at Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals.

08/27/2025

LewisGale Regional Health System’s behavioral health program recently celebrated its 50th anniversary! 🎉

Since 1975, the behavioral health program has cared for some 75,000 people. It was an honor to recognize this milestone with more than 100 people, including elected leaders, community partners, support agencies and current and retired staff.

Dr. John Hurt, who admitted the very first patient back in 1975, took part in the celebration. Our team also presented Margie Twigg with a bouquet of flowers. Margie is an original behavioral health employee who continues to care for patients with warmth and compassion five decades later. ❤️

Read more about this special day: https://bit.ly/41rCEsK

08/26/2025

Not all heroes wear capes – some wear collars! This , we’re celebrating the healing power of pups everywhere.

Facility and are valued members of our larger HCA Healthcare family, and they spread joy to our patients and caregivers. These specially trained companions, like the "Golden Girls" – Chanel, Lady and Fresca – may help to reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of isolation, improve mood and lower blood pressure. Some of these furry friends even have their own badges and earn anniversary pins for their years of service.

Beyond the specialized work of therapy dogs, pets can provide unconditional love, comfort and companionship while also encouraging physical activity, all of which has a on mental and physical well-being.

Whether they’re bringing their calming presence to a clinical setting or simply enriching our lives with a daily dose of “pawsitivity,” dogs truly do make a difference.

Learn more about the health benefits of owning a pet: https://bit.ly/468StXS

08/21/2025

A mammogram is the best tool for detecting breast cancer as early as possible. Experts recommend annual mammograms for most women starting at age 40. Is it time for yours?

At HCA Virginia, we offer both low-dose X-ray mammograms and 3D mammograms. Our highly skilled radiologists use the clearer, 3D images to examine your breast tissue, layer by layer.

Schedule your mammogram: https://bit.ly/41ftIqn

08/20/2025

is a chronic autoimmune disorder, and for people who have it, certain foods can trigger a flare-up. Learn how diet can affect inflammation from psoriasis, and how to identify your food triggers: https://bit.ly/3Jn9h4G

08/19/2025

Struggling to reach your goals? If diets and workouts haven’t brought you lasting results, weight loss surgery may be an option for you. It’s not just about lowering the numbers on the scale – it’s about improving your overall health and quality of life.

To find out if you might be a good candidate for weight loss surgery, take our free online assessment: https://bit.ly/45GSYHe

08/18/2025

HCA Virginia was represented by Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals CEO Lance Jones at a recent Chamber RVA panel to discuss the importance of extending the federal Enhanced Premium Tax Credits that currently allow 350,000 Virginians to access affordable health insurance on Virginia’s Healthcare Marketplace. With the tax credits set to expire at the end of this year and insurance costs projected to skyrocket, the panel discussed the economic, workforce and health care impacts, and what businesses can do to prepare and advocate for Congressional action.

Watch the discussion: https://bit.ly/45WXkLK

Learn more and find out how you can get involved with Keep Americans Covered: https://bit.ly/45nz19D

The ChamberRVA hosted a panel discussion on August 6, discussing the potential expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. These tax credits make individual ...

08/18/2025

Pilonidal cysts are a fairly common occurrence and are usually caused by an infection resulting from an ingrown hair or friction against the skin. Dr. Clifford Deal is a board-certified general surgeon who has specialized expertise in the advanced surgical treatment of pilonidal cysts utilizing the Bascom gluteal cleft lift technique. He is known as the expert in Central Virginia in this technique and has treated hundreds of patients with an impressive reoccurrence rate of less than one percent, which compares favorably to other national experts in the field.

Here, he explains what a pilonidal cyst is, the symptoms it presents, who is at risk for developing them, and the treatment options available: https://bit.ly/4fMAlXg