Deadline Extended: Charles L. Brown Award

Application deadline: Thursday, July 31 | 5 p.m. | The Charles L. Brown Award for Patient Care Quality is UVA Health’s annual award for a care team who has worked to move our quality and patient safety efforts forward. Sponsored by the Department of Quality and Performance Improvement, this award offers a $10,000 prize to a team or teams to recognize excellence in patient care. To receive an application, or to ask questions, contact Jeff Lucas, Director, Performance Improvement, at 434.243.1755.

Operations

Impacts of July 4 Holiday

All UVA Health clinics will be closed.
Team Member Gym will be closed.
Parking and Transportation Modifications:
- University Transit Service bus and the Health System Fontaine and Northridge shuttle service will not operate Friday, July 4.
- University Medical Center Courtesy Shuttle will operate on the weekend schedule, running every 60 minutes, 7:20 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- UtoCar will operate normally.
- Parking is available for team members in the South Garage on Crispell Drive and 11th Street Garage (level D and above only) Friday, July 4.
- University Transit Bus and Health System Transit shuttle will operate normally Monday, July 7.
Cafe and retail locations | Closed Friday:
- Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center Outtakes Cafe
- Fontaine Research Park Building 500
- Orthopedic Center at Ivy Road
- University Hospital, Operating Room Cafe
- West Complex Cafe
UVA Health Update will not be sent Friday, July 4. It will resume Monday, July 7.

Garages: Temporary Closures

To allow for annual cleaning, the following parking garages will be closed temporarily:

Lee Street Garage | Friday, July 11, 6 p.m., through Sunday, July 13, 6 p.m. | Garage entrance will be closed Friday, July 11, at 4 p.m., to allow the garage to empty prior to the washdown. Patients will be directed to park in the 11th Street Garage. Team members must park in the South Garage.
11th Street Garage | Friday, July 18, 6 p.m., through Sunday, July 20, 6 p.m. | Garage entrance will be closed at 4 p.m. to allow the garage to empty prior to the cleaning. Patients will be directed to park in the South Garage. Team members must park in the South Garage.
South Garage | Friday, July 25, 8 p.m., through Sunday, July 27, 6 p.m. | Team members must park in the 11th Street Garage.

Parking and Transportation Update for Fontaine Research Park

Wednesday, July 16 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | Join this virtual information session to hear important updates about upcoming changes to parking and transportation services at Fontaine Research Park. Leaders from UVA Health and the University Transit Service will share details on what to expect and how these changes may impact your daily commute. You’re encouraged to submit questions in advance via this form. (Meeting ID: 949 9074 7736 | Passcode: 24021477)

Vehicles in 11th Street Garage Beyond Assigned Hours

UVA Health recognizes that team members may be asked to stay on shift longer when working overnights or called in after business hours to offer additional support. When this occurs, please let us know by completing this form for each day an employee is held over. In the event this form is not completed, team members will be subject to ticketing and parking policy reinforcement.

Monthly Update: Clinical and Operational Documents

Having a working knowledge of policies and other clinical and operational documents relevant to your role and responsibilities at University Medical Center supports quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Learn What’s New in Clinical and Operational Documents. This month’s highlights include:

A new Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) After Cardiac Arrest Guideline
A new Surgical Smoke Safety and Evacuation Medical Center Policy
Updates to the Searching a Patient, Patient’s Belongings, and/or Room (Inpatient and ED) Medical Center Policy, and many more.

Questions? Email PolicyTechAdmin@uvahealth.org.

Leadership

University Medical Center CEO Blog | Service Awards Recap: 25 to 60+ Years of Service

In her latest Vision and Voice blog, Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, celebrates UVA Health team members who have helped write a significant chapter of our story. Read more.

Happenings

Physicians and APPs: Get a New Provider Headshot

McKim Hall | Ground Floor, Room G045 | No appointment necessary. Bring a white coat if you have one; if not, one will be provided. Photos taken in 10 minutes or less on:

Thursday, July 3 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9 | noon-3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15 | 8-11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 22 | 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 28 | 9-12 p.m.

New Wellness Class: SAIL

Starting Monday, July 7 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. | SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) is a free, six-week strength, balance, fitness, and mindfulness class for adults. Each 45-minute session blends gentle movement, mindfulness, and strength-building exercises to support your physical and emotional health. View details and register.

Roll Up Your Sleeve and Donate Blood

Wednesday, July 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Battle Building, Quayle Center, first floor | The American Red Cross is experiencing a significant decline in donations, creating blood shortages worldwide, in particular the need for Type O blood. Make a lifesaving difference — whatever your type — please donate and encourage your teammates to join you. To register, contact Sharon Jones. Swag alert: Donors who give blood July 1-14 will receive a pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses. Additionally, those who donate July 1-16 will receive a bonus $15 gift card to a merchant of their choice. Details.

Vascular Disease Lunch and Learn Series | Renal Denervation: An Innovative Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, July 9 | noon-1 p.m. | Thoracic Cardiovascular and Vascular Offices, Blue Ridge Shenandoah Room #4050 and Zoom | Join John Fritz Angle, MD, Director, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, as he shares insights into this cutting-edge treatment and how it fits into the future of hypertensive care. High blood pressure is one of the most common and dangerous vascular conditions, yet many patients struggle to control it with medication alone. Discover how renal denervation, a minimally invasive and emerging therapy, is helping patients take back control of their cardiovascular health. Open to clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals of all backgrounds. Contact Bernie Ammons if you plan to attend in person, as seating is limited. (Meeting ID: 932 5727 6317 | Passcode: 35200806)

Divorce Wellness Group

July 9-Aug. 13 | Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. | Are you navigating the challenges of divorce or seeking to heal from its impact? This group offers a supportive and transformative virtual course designed just for you. Contact Beth Frackleton to sign up. Details.

Healthy Streets, Healthy People!

Saturday, July 12 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Booker T. Washington Park, 1001 Preston Ave. | Free to attend; all welcome! More than 40 booths and activities featuring raffle prizes, music, field day games for children, cooking demonstrations, free trainings including Stop the Bleed and Bystander CPR, free Narcan and safety supplies, free container gardening, and local community leaders. Sponsored by UVA Health’s WellAware Program, and Move2Health Equity. Contact healthystreetshealthypeopleva@gmail.com for more information.

Team Member Call for Artists: UVA Health Arts Program

Submission deadline: Tuesday, July 15 | Art submissions are being accepted for the Team Member Art Exhibit. Guidelines:

No textile art or sculptures.
Art must be framed or on a canvas stretcher (so that it can be fitted with security hardware).
Submit no more than two pieces of art.
No oversized art.

Apply for a 2025 Nursing Degree Scholarship

Submission deadline: Monday, July 21 | A total of $90,000 will be distributed to recipients in support of team members pursuing nursing degrees across all levels. Benefited UVA Health University Medical Center employees are eligible to apply for:

ADN degree programs
BSN degree programs and prerequisites
Higher nursing degree programs

Applicants do not have to be an RN. Recipients will be announced in September. Learn more. Download a flyer to share.

Rested and Ready: Enhancing Your Sleep, Restoring Your Energy, and Replenishing Your Resilience

Wednesday, July 23 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | Identify your sleep patterns and barriers to quality sleep. Develop strategies for addressing surface and root causes of sleep difficulties. Hoos Well reward-eligible. Learn more and register.

Accepting Applications: UVA Cancer Center 2025 Comprehensive Community Grants

Letter of intent deadline: Thursday, July 31 | Applications are now open for the UVA Cancer Center 2025 Comprehensive Community Grants program. Community-based organizations serving residents within our catchment area are invited to apply for funding to support innovative projects that advance cancer prevention, early detection, and survivorship.

Criteria: Projects should focus on cancer health promotion, prevention, early detection, risk factors, and/or survivorship within the UVACC catchment area. Priority will be given to those addressing UVACCC Community Advisory Council recommendations, screenable cancers, and health disparities. Proposed projects must be a new initiative or include a clearly defined new component to existing work. Visit the Community Grant website for full details. Questions? Contact cancerinfo@uvahealth.org or Brenna Robinson.

UVA School of Nursing Admissions Info Sessions

Take the first step in furthering your education — join a Zoom info session:

PhD | Tuesday, Sept. 2, 12 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. | With demand for nurse scientists and academics at an all-time high, UVA offers one of the nation's premier doctoral programs for future nurse scholars and scientists interested in contributing to the study of aging, healthcare technology, social determinants of health — and beyond.
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) | Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. | A master’s program that prepares nurse leaders to use evidence-based practice to strengthen healthcare quality and efficiency, solve unit- and system-wide challenges, boost staff retention and collaboration, and improve patient care and satisfaction.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7:30 a.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m. | For clinicians who wish to become nurse practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, the UVA’s DNP program empowers nurses to practice at the highest clinical level and offers robust preparation for one of eight certification exams of their choice.
RN to BSN | Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m. | Part-time, hybrid program offering working nurses who already have an associate's degree or nursing diploma — a pathway to earning personal, professional, and financial benefits of a BSN degree. In-person class once a month; balance of learning completed online.

Continuing Medical Education: Free Training in LGBTQ+ Patient Centered Care

Deadline: Friday, Dec. 19 | As a participant in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index, UVA Health team members have access to more than 200 free, on-demand, CME-accredited LGBTQ+ training options. These include interactive eLearning courses and webinars (live and recorded) from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. To register for courses, use Facility ID: 55856 after clicking here.

All team members have access to participate in these free trainings (don’t forget to use our facility ID!) to improve care provided to patients seeking care at UVA Health. For more information, contact Bizz Glover.

Appreciation

UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center Donates Funds to Support Culpeper County Public Schools Dental Health

UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center has announced the presentation of $8,333 to each of six elementary schools in Culpeper County to support oral healthcare initiatives for young students. The funding aims to promote healthy dental habits early in life, which can help prevent long-term dental issues and related health complications.

“We are thrilled to support oral health education and care for children in our community,” says Donna Staton, Chief Operating Officer, UVA Health’s medical centers in Culpeper and Northern Virginia. “Thanks to a generous donation made to the UVA Community Health Foundation, we were able to allocate funds specifically for dental hygiene supplies and instruction. Partnering with Culpeper County Public Schools has been a pleasure as we work together to build confidence and promote lifelong wellness in our students.” Read the full story on Connect.

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