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Dear UVA Health Team,

As another year draws to a close, we pause to reflect on what truly sustains us through every accomplishment, challenge, and change — hope.

Hope lives in the small moments, shared purpose, and quiet strength you bring to your work each day. It’s reflected in the care you provide for our patients and for one another. And it’s felt in the hallways — from Prince William to Culpeper to Charlottesville — where your compassion brings smiles, joy, and healing to those in our communities.

This year, we asked our teams to share what gives them hope, now and into the future. Please take a moment to watch this short video (3:35), which captures some of what we hear … and reminds us that our mission together is full of hope for those we care for every day. 

As the holidays approach, we hope you find time to rest and reconnect with those you love. Thank you for inspiring us every day with the meaning and purpose you bring to your roles.

With gratitude for all you do,

Mitchell H. Rosner, MD, MACP, FRCP
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Health 
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, University of Virginia 

Marianne Baernholdt, RN, PhD 
Dean, UVA School of Nursing 

Colin P. Derdeyn, MD 
Interim Dean, UVA School of Medicine 

Teresa "Terrie" Edwards, MHA, FACHE 
Interim Chief Executive Officer, University Medical Center 

J. Scott Just, MD, MBA 
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Physicians Group 

Erik Shannon 
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Community Health