Nominate: APP Awards and Recognition

Submission deadline: Friday, Aug. 8 | At UVA Health, we have the honor of working alongside more than 650 outstanding Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). National APP Week (Sept. 22-26) honors the contributions of physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, genetic counselors, and certified audiologists. Nominations for 2025 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week awards are open and you are invited to celebrate your colleagues and peers. Learn more and nominate.

Operations

UVA Health Zoom Phone Project — Upgrade Schedule

Health Information Technology (HIT) is underway with a major project to upgrade phones that are currently on the 2015 BroadSoft Information System (BIS) to Zoom Phone. In the next month, phones in the following areas will be upgraded:

July 31: West Complex – Clinical Department Wing (CDW), 3rd floor
August TBD: 415 Fontaine, Primary Care Center 1st floor, West Complex (continued), McKim Hall

Learn more.

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:

The Mechanical Circulatory Support Guidelines 2023 can now be found in individual VAD documents such as Clinical Management of Durable VAD Patients Guideline.
Updates to Care of Foreign Bodies/Legal Evidence in O.R. and ED SOP.

Questions? Email PolicyTechAdmin@uvahealth.org.

Leadership

Updates from the EVP’s Office | July 2025

From Mitchell H. Rosner, MD, MACP, FRCP, interim Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, University of Virginia, Henry B. Mulholland Professor of Medicine: “It is fair to say that this summer is proving to be quite busy. In recent weeks, we’ve shared news of leadership transitions at UVA, University Medical Center, and UVA School of Medicine. As I noted in an earlier communication, these changes mark pivotal moments in our evolution as an organization. They also serve as a reminder that strong, steady leadership doesn’t just reside in executive offices — it lives in every unit, clinic, lab, and department across UVA Health. The day-to-day work that sustains and strengthens our mission happens because of people like you. Your commitment, professionalism, and pride in your work are what make UVA Health a place of excellence and a best place to work.” Read the full message on KnowledgeLink.

UVA Health Launching Violence Intervention Program

UVA Health will receive a two-year, $637,000 grant to establish a hospital-based violence intervention program at University Medical Center. The grant comes from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Foundation (VHHA). UVA Health will join a statewide network of hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) that have helped sharply reduce re-injury rates among survivors of community violence. Since 2019, 3% of the more than 8,000 victims of community violence served through Virginia HVIPs have been re-injured, compared with the national average of 40% for victims of community violence, according to the VHHA.

UVA Health in the News

Top Story

Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton is featured in The Washington Post discussing hormone therapy options for women experiencing menopause.

Patient Care

Dr. Max Hoggard participates in our weekly NBC29 segment, discussing sarcomas. (He also talks with WRIC in Richmond about Sarcoma Awareness Month.)
Becker’s Hospital Review highlights a new liver transplant partnership between the UVA Health Transplant Center and Riverside Health.
University Medical Center CEO Wendy Horton is featured by HealthLeaders discussing strategies to drive change.
UPG Chief Clinical Officer Becky Compton joins the Becker’s Hospital Review podcast to discuss her leadership journey.
Dr. Marc Breton’s work to improve diabetes care is featured in Virginia Living.
Dr. Erika Axeen talks with WSET (Roanoke/Lynchburg TV) about treatments for a rare neurological condition called KCNB1 disorder.

Research

Dr. Kim Penberthy is featured locally, across Virginia, and on TV stations nationally discussing an upcoming clinical trial examining psilocybin as a potential treatment for prolonged grief disorder.
Dr. Zhenqi Liu’s research on the long-term effects of weight loss drugs is featured by Best Life.
Locally, across Virginia, and on TV stations nationally, Dr. Christine Burt Solorzano discusses research into the rise of prediabetes among children.
The discovery by Dr. Thomas Platts-Mills of a meat allergy caused by a tick bite is featured in The Scientist.
Dr. Mo Nadkarni is featured locally, across Virginia, and on TV stations nationally discussing new research into the shortage of primary care doctors across Virginia.

Community

Associate Diretor of Development Erin Chandler is featured locally, across Virginia, and on TV stations nationally discussing the Miracle Treat Day fundraiser for UVA Health Children’s.

Education

U.S. News & World Report spotlights patient education resources on uvahealth.com for neck fractures.

Happenings

August: Team Member and Health Awareness

To support UVA Health’s mission of transforming health and inspiring hope — each month, we’re recognizing team member and health awareness months, weeks, and days. See the list on Connect.

2025 Mini-Med School

Application deadline: Aug. 18 | midnight | UVA School of Medicine invites the UVA community and public to apply for the 2025 Mini-Med School program — a free, seven-week educational experience offering insights into medical science and healthcare. Sessions are Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 22, 6:30-9 p.m. Learn more. Apply. Questions? Contact minimed@virginia.edu.

Intensity to Vitality: Flourishing Through Chronic 'Too-Muchness'

Thursday, Aug. 28 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | Join Kelly Crace, PhD, Executive Director of UVA's Contemplative Sciences Center, to explore evidence-informed strategies to flourish while managing absurdity and change. Hoos Well reward-eligible. Learn more and register.

Wellness Book Club

Starts Friday, Aug. 29 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | Details | Connect with fellow book lovers monthly via Zoom to explore and discuss wellness-related books in a warm and welcoming environment. “Buddha's Brain” is the next book the group will read. Questions? Contact Beth Frackleton, Occupational Health.

Apply to R. Edward Howell Administrative Fellowship

Deadline: Friday, Sept. 5 | Program highlights include a two-year fellowship training program; participation in senior leadership meetings; rotations through service line and operational areas; and involvement in strategic, clinical, and operational projects. Program and application details. Informational webinars available. Questions? Contact AdminFellow@uvahealth.org.

Appreciation

‘Far Exceeded Our Expectations’ | Kudos to Our UVA Health Colleagues

To best serve our community, UVA Health regularly surveys our patients on their healthcare experience. Below is a selection of feedback praising our team members:

“Please recognize and compensate my nurse Missy Stokes for her outstanding bedside manner, professionalism, and nursing technique. I've never received a more pain-free IV in any of the facilities I've ever visited, besides this one. Missy Stokes is a phenomenal nurse and a huge asset to the UVA Health Endoscopy center.”
“RN Brenda works directly for Daniel Strand, MD, in the Digestive Health Center. She is phenomenal and is one of the most professional nurses I have worked with. She far exceeded our expectations in meeting my needs with enthusiasm and genuine care. Brenda lives up to her reputation for being the best!"
“Dr. Foster, oncologist, is the best. I've been seeing her for six years. I could not have a better healthcare provider. Dr. Blackhall and nurse Sarah, palliative team, are the best there is. I actually look forward to my appointments because they are so positive. My wife and I will continue the four-hour drive just to see Dr. Blackhall and nurse Sarah. I leave UVA Health cancer center and palliative center with a smile on my face. What great people they are."

Thank you to our team members for providing outstanding, compassionate, and safe care!

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