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Dear Colleagues,

Together, we have faced one of the most extraordinary events in history and healthcare. We have endured through unprecedented change and extreme sacrifice to deliver the very best care to our patients and support each other through sometimes unimaginable circumstances.

Two years ago, on March 21, 2020, the first patient with COVID-19 was admitted to UVA Health Medical Center. On Monday, March 21, 2022, we will honor this significant milestone with a special "Reflections and Hope Event" to pay tribute to the patients who entrusted us with their care and our team members for their enduring dedication and perseverance. We will reflect on the diverse yet shared experiences that will help us evolve and be better, stronger together for the future.

Reflection and Hope Event

• Date: March 21, 2022
• Location: UVA Medical Center | University Hospital Lobby (maximum attendance 434) and Livestreamed
• Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Throughout this month, we also invite you to share your stories, reflections and hopes in the way most meaningful to you.

Share Your Stories

Create and submit your own "Reflections and Hope" video throughout March. View tips here.

• Guidelines
  • Recommended length is less than 2 minutes.
  • Submit a signed release form along with your video.
  • Videos must not contain Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Videos will be reviewed for policy compliance.
  • UVA Strategic Marketing and Communications has final approval/release authority for sharing any video submitted.

Wall of Reflections

• Beginning March 21, share your reflections at on the boards posted in the following Medical Center locations:
  • University Hospital – Hallway past Dining Conference Rooms
  • Primary Care Center – Back hallway just past Higher Gounds
  • Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center – Near Pharmacy o West Complex – Just off the main lobby (towards McKim Hall)
  • Battle Building – Main lobby
• Toolkits will be provided for ambulatory locations to create a Wall of Reflection in offsite clinics and offices. Delivery is expected between March 18-21.

Reflections and Hope Online Gratitude Board

View the words of gratitude from across UVA Health and our community for all our team members. Feel free to share your own message as well.

We are so grateful for our dedicated UVA Health team members. As we each take time to reflect on our journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, may we find new hopes for our collective future as we strive to fulfill our mission of transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginia and beyond.

Sincerely,

K. Craig Kent, MD
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Health
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, University of Virginia

Pam Cipriano, PhD
Dean, UVA School of Nursing

Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Medical Center

Melina Kibbe, MD
Dean, UVA School of Medicine

Art Saavedra, MD
President, UVA Physicians Group