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VHHA represents 111 hospitals and 26 health systems across Virginia. Our goal is to make Virginia the healthiest U.S. state. RT ≠ endorsements. #HospitalsMatter

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Sentara Health is celebrating 8 years of partnership with the @American_Heart Association's 'Get With The Guidelines' program. All 12 Sentara hospitals have earned 2025 AHA awards for delivering exceptional stroke care across Virginia and northeast North Carolina. Read more at.
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🎓 Celebrating Future Stars at @hcavirginia!. The @HCAhealthcare Foundation has awarded 36 one-year scholarships, totaling $112,000, to HCA Virginia colleague dependents. The merit-based scholarships support the educational goals of colleagues’ dependent children across HCA.
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Extreme heat can be taxing on the body, causing mild fatigue and headaches to severe dehydration and heat stroke. What many patients don’t realize is that their medication may have played a role. Sarah Dawson, a clinical pharmacist at @sentarahealth Virginia Beach General.
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As she enters her final year of grad school, Natalie Tyer is chasing her dream of becoming a school counselor, but she may lose her health insurance in the process. The enhanced premium tax credits that help 400,000 Virginians afford coverage are set to expire in December.
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Valley Health is proudly celebrating Dr. T. Glen Bouder’s 500th Ion robotic bronchoscopy case, a powerful step forward in early lung cancer detection and treatment. 🎯. Dr. Bouder, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, is also the first physician in Virginia to perform Pulsed.
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Exciting news! @sentarahealth and @vawesleyan have officially signed agreements to integrate Sentara College of Health Sciences (SCOHS) into VWU’s academic structure, forming the Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University starting January 1, 2026. This.
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This month marks a heartwarming milestone at.@_CHKD - the Buddy Brigade pet therapy program turns 20! 🐶💖 For two decades, these four-legged healers and their devoted human volunteers have brought comfort, smiles, and unconditional love to patients, families, and staff alike.
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This summer, LewisGale Medical Center marked the 50th anniversary of its behavioral health program, a legacy built not just on services, but on the dedication of people like Margie Twigg. Margie began her journey in the 1970s as a receptionist in the Emergency Department,.
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This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features @MichaelKLewis, Vice President of Policy for the @AAPD, for a conversation about his work and personal experience with cerebral palsy, the history of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Disability Pride Month, and more.
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Summer fun starts with safety. ☀️🌊 Learn simple, life-saving tips from @childrensatvcu to help prevent childhood drowning — it might be the most important thing you do this season. More from @CBS6:.
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Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at @VirginiaThisMorning.
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Studies and experts from @uvahealthnews say that spending time on your phone before bed can lead to less restful sleep/. Read the story from @29NewsWVIR to learn how long it takes to re-wire your sleep habits:.
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Scrolling on your phone before bed could be the reason you’re waking up tired.
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A move to eliminate single-use plastic syringes used for CT scans at @sentarahealth will help save 78,000 pounds of plastic waste annually. Read about their innovative solution from @MSN:.
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Mosquito-born ilnesses are on the rise, but the team at @fauquierhealth has the tips to keep you and your family safe:.
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Getting screened for cancer can be intimidating. But a new clinical trial blood test being run at @sentarahealth is hoping to make that process simpler and less invasive. Read more from @CBS19News:.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Getting screened for cancer can be intimidating—but a new clinical trial is offering hope for a less invasive, more accessible option.
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What are tax credits and why are they vital to Virginia's health? Read this piece from @HCAhealthcare Capital Division President and VHHA Board Vice Chair, Dr. William Lunn to read more. Thanks @RTDNEWS for sharing a crucial piece of information for Virginians:.
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Its National Breastfeeding Month and @uvahealthnews experts have shared their guidance for new families navigating that journey. Read more from @PWLiving:.
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Congratulations to @InovaHealth, @VCUHealth, @sentarahealth, @VHCHealth, @hcavirginia, @uvahealthnews, @ValleyHealth, @CarilionClinic, @MWHCConnection, and @BonSecours for featuring in the top ten Best Hospitals in Virginia according to @usnews @USNewsHealth.
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On National Lung Cancer Awareness Day, we’re reminded that early detection saves lives. Virginia hospitals and providers offer screenings to help catch cancer early. Talk to your doctor. Learn more:
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Thanks to @DailyProgress for their coverage of this $8.5m grant that will support the work of hospital-based violence intervention work across the Commonwealth. Read more here:.
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Hospital-based violence intervention programs that bring trauma-informed care and resources to patients in Virginia hospitals will receive millions in grant funding for the next two years.
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The VHHA Foundation was recently awarded an $8.5M grant through @DCJS_Training to continue supporting hospitals in their work to address community violence. Read the full release below: . Virginia hospitals with Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) include:
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When difficult diagnoses and complex treatments weigh you down, the @hcavirginia Chippenham Johnston-Willis Canine Therapy program can bring some much needed joy through wagging tails. Read more about this heartwarming program from @CBS6:.
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Therapy dogs at Johnston Willis Hospital bring comfort to patients like new mom Chelsea Vande Pol, who received regular visits during her extended hospital stay.
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