UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Dawn Brown, RN, on receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses from the DAISY Foundation! 🌼

A team member scheduled for surgery met Dawn during a pre-op visit, where her warmth and reassurance helped ease his nerves. After jokingly requesting “VIP treatment” with chocolate pudding post-surgery, he woke up to find she had actually made it happen! She brought in her well-known “Dirt and Worms” pudding on her day off.

This thoughtful, above-and-beyond gesture turned a stressful experience into a memorable one and reflects the compassion and dedication Dawn brings to every patient. 💙

03/31/2026

UVA Health is honoring its more than 1,000 physicians on by donating $10,000 each to six Virginia nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper and Northern Virginia.

🩺 Read the full list of donations at https://bit.ly/4bWjOOP

03/27/2026

Congratulations to Kayla Jenkins, RN, on receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses from the DAISY Foundation! 🌼 The DAISY Award is a nursing-specific award created to honor extraordinary care.

"What makes Kayla truly stand out is the way she sees and values every team member. She listens, advocates, and makes decisions that are thoughtful and fair."

03/20/2026

We're proud to be a sponsor of CulpeperCon! 🦸‍♀️ Be sure to stop by our Galaxy table during the event to say hello!

Did you know UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center has a GALAXY TABLE? UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center is proud to serve the Culpeper community and surrounding areas. Don't forget to swing by their Galaxy Table during CulpeperCon to learn more!

03/18/2026

Congratulations to Ashley Brushwood, RN, on receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses from the DAISY Foundation! 🌼

Ashely manages multiple operating rooms with grace and calm. She was nominated for her excellent leadership skills, coordination across departments, compassion, and knowledge.

03/18/2026

Have you ever wondered how to best get rid of unwanted or expired medicine? 💊 We now have a drug take back receptacle available in our emergency department!

👍 The receptacle is for the disposal of prescription, non-prescription, and controlled substance medications.

⚠️ The receptacle cannot be used for disposal of sharps that are utilized for medication administration.

03/16/2026

While Culpeper Medical Center remains open, several of our outpatient clinics and specialty services are operating on modified operating hours on Monday, Mar. 16 due to inclement weather.

🌧️ Before your appointment, check our status board: https://bit.ly/49UvgJP

03/06/2026

We had a great time participating in Culpeper County Public Schools' Career and Technical Education Center Skills Showcase! 🩺🧪📚

The showcase gave students an opportunity to demonstrate hands-on skills, present innovative projects, and showcase the lessons they have learned to translate to their careers in the medical field.

Our staff had a great time overseeing the certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, and culinary arts students.

02/02/2026

When someone's having a stroke, quick action can save their life and give them a better chance at a full recovery. Remember, BE FAST:⁠

😵 Balance trouble⁠
👀 Eyes — vision loss⁠
🥴 Face drooping⁠
💪 Arm Weakness⁠
😶 Speech difficulty⁠
⏰ Time to call 911

01/30/2026

Ice is no laughing matter. But with the kids out of school and only so much space in your house, sledding sounds like a great idea! Here are some tips from pediatric emergency doctor Kathleen Noorbakhsh, MD on how you can still have fun and be safe in these wintery conditions.

🪖 Sledding is a great opportunity to wear a helmet. A typical sled on snow can go 20 mph – that's faster than most kids can even bike! In the current icy conditions, sleds may be even faster.
🌳 Sled in an area without obstacles or roads. Specifically, children should not slide down hills that end in trees, fences, vehicles, guard rails, or bodies of water.
🏄 🚫 Use sleds as they are intended, sitting up and facing forward
👩‍👦 Young children should be supervised when sledding
🧤 Children should dress appropriately for the weather, wearing coats, mittens, hats, and proper footwear.
🧠 To reemphasize – wear a helmet. Brains are essential.

01/28/2026

Joshua Jakum, MD, is a pediatrician at Pediatrics Dominion in Culpeper. He cares for children in his community from the time they're newborns through young adulthood.

💜 Get to know him through our 7 quick questions at https://bit.ly/3ZFcVvq

01/26/2026

Many of our locations will be opening at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Weather and road conditions will continue to be monitored.

🌨️ Before your appointment, check our status board: https://bit.ly/49UvgJP