Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

02/19/2026

One week to go! The 2026 Virginia Patient Safety Summit is almost here — bringing together leaders from across the Commonwealth and the nation to advance a culture of safety and continuous improvement in healthcare.

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/9ce4f973-c08b-46fc-a605-00cd337c9146/summary

02/19/2026

A story from 7News DC highlights how Children’s National Hospital is helping turn food into medicine for families across region.

Through the program, clinicians screen patients for food insecurity and diet-related conditions and prescribe fresh, locally sourced produce as part of a comprehensive care plan.

See more here:

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02/19/2026

We were pleased to welcome new Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr. B. Cameron Webb as well as Virginia Department of Health leaders and staff, hospital representatives, and healthcare stakeholders for a roundtable discussion at VHHA offices today.

02/19/2026

For 40 years, Drs. Ken and Ginny Thelan have shared a life built on medicine, partnership, and unwavering devotion. They met in Winston‑Salem, where Ginny had just finished her residency and Ken was one of the physicians interviewing her. As Ken puts it, “It was love at first sight for me.”

The couple moved to the Roanoke Valley in 2004 to join Carilion Clinic, building careers and a life rooted in service to others. Today, their love looks different — but it’s stronger than ever.

See more at WFXR News: https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/positively-virginia/a-love-story-for-the-ages-how-one-local-couple-shows-true-love-knows-no-bounds/

02/19/2026

Bay Aging received a $20,000 donation from Bon Secours Richmond Health System to bolster the nonprofit’s Homeless Solutions programs as winter temperatures heighten risks for residents facing housing instability.

Read more at Northern Neck News: https://www.newsontheneck.com/news/bon-secours-donates-20-000-for-bay-aging-homeless-solutions/article_91566b40-2856-4a83-9d41-84479b92310b.html

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

Today in Richmond, hospital leaders, team members, and advocates participated in Virginia Hospital Lobby Day at the Virginia General Assembly. This annual event is an opportunity for stakeholders to share their perspective on healthcare public policy proposals being considered by the legislature. VHHA appreciates all the hospital representatives who participated and the legislators who spent some time speaking with hospital teams.

View a photo gallery here: https://www.vhha.com/photos/2026-hospital-lobby-day-at-the-virginia-general-assembly/

02/18/2026

A lullaby chiming through the hallways at VCU Health and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is usually followed by exclamations of, “aw, a baby!”

On the morning of May 11, 2017, the lullaby played six times in a row, which meant one thing: The Taiwo sextuplets had arrived!

Today, the Taiwo siblings are thriving 8-year-olds, keeping their parents as busy as ever. The family recently stopped by the NICU to reunite with the team that helped them start their lives as a healthy, happy family of eight.

See more here: https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-medical-centers-first-set-of-sextuplets-reunite-with-nicu-team/

02/18/2026

Wishing a meaningful and restorative Lent to all who observe. May this season bring space for reflection, renewal, and a deeper sense of peace.

02/18/2026

Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all who observe. May this month bring reflection, renewal, and community.

02/17/2026

Centra's culture is defined by people like Debbie and Steve Boyer: two lifelong caregivers whose dedication to Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and their community is a love story all its own. For nearly five decades, they’ve been the friendly faces, steady hands and compassionate hearts behind care.

Read their love story here: https://www.centrahealth.com/news/2026-02-13/passion-patient-experience-and-community-bedford-memorial-hospital-love-story

02/17/2026

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Jessica Macalino, MSHA, President of the recently-opened Riverside Smithfield Hospital. She joins us for a conversation about her path to healthcare, the undertaking of opening a new hospital, what it means for the community in terms of enhanced access to care and positive economic impact, and more. Listen below or through this link: https://www.vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-jessica-macalino/