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UVA Health Update | Dec. 1, 2025
2025 End of Year Celebration
You are invited to enjoy a special celebration that honors our entire team: you and your colleagues who work hard each and every day. Menus include no-butter chicken, basmati rice, roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), no-butter tofu (vegetarian), mixed greens, naan bread, assorted bundt cakes, red velvet cake, and assorted drinks.
- University Medical Center | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 6-8 p.m., 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | University Hospital cafeteria
- Fontaine Research Park | Monday, Dec. 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 560 Ray C. Hunt (side of building)
- Orthopedic Center Ivy Road | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | outside tent
- University Medical Center | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 6-8 p.m., 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | University Hospital cafeteria
- Northridge | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marketplace
- North Fork | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Family-style buffet
Operations
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:
- Updates to Diabetes in Pregnancy Guideline.
- Updates to Diabetes and Obesity Medication Management Preprocedural Guideline.
- Updates to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Evaluation and Management Guideline, and many more.
Questions? Email PolicyTechAdmin@uvahealth.org.
Radiation Safety: Replacing Dosimeters
From Michael Welling, UVA Radiation Safety Officer, UVA Environmental Health and Safety: “We have received the VUE dosimeter replacing your Landauer dosimeter. We will be delivering your new VUE badges to the Department Dosimetry Coordinator the week of Dec. 15. The VUE dosimeter has your name listed on the top of the display, your department listed under your name, the location where it should be worn, and the next date for reading. That will be the last day of each month. You will begin to wear the VUE dosimeter on Jan. 1. Please return your Landauer Luxel badges as soon as possible in January so we can send to Landauer and have them read and download the dose data to our EHSA database.” Read more on Connect.
Orange Pediatrics Receives NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition
UVA Health Orange Pediatrics continues to shine as a leader in delivering exceptional care to its patients and community. First certified as an National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home in 2017, Orange Pediatrics has proudly maintained this recognition year after year and continues to be the only pediatric clinic at UVA Health to have earned this designation. They are thrilled to announce that Orange Pediatrics once again has achieved NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for 2025.
This distinction reflects the team’s unwavering commitment to excellence. To earn this designation, clinics must meet rigorous standards, including continuous quality improvement and ongoing monitoring of key performance measures. This achievement underscores the dedication of every team member and our shared mission to provide outstanding, patient-centered care.
Winter Weather Safety
With the possibility of winter weather arriving overnight, we want to keep everyone as safe as possible. Winter weather events, when severe enough, may cause us to modify our operations, alter parking locations and bus service schedules, and require some team members to remain in or near our patient care facilities after their shift ends. Learn more about winter weather preparedness on Connect.
- Report an icy patch or area that needs clearing at a UVA Health facility by calling 434.924.2267.
- Walk Like a Penguin: Keep yourself safe when traversing slippery or icy surfaces. Shane Anderson, Director of Emergency Management, advises keeping your feet under you and taking small steps (like a penguin!) to avoid falling.
- The UVA Health Status Board is an online hub that communicates team member reporting status and local-level operations status detail for UVA Health medical centers, clinics, and other locations across the health system.
Leadership
UVA Health Town Hall: Submit Your Questions
Tuesday, Dec. 16 | noon-1 p.m. | Livestream | Please join UVA Health leadership for the final town hall of the year. It will begin with remarks by Mitchell Rosner, MD, MACP, FRCP, UVA Health CEO, followed by an open question-and-answer session with leadership for the remainder of the hour.
- Leaders Want to Hear From You: This town hall is committed to hearing and responding to team member questions. You’re invited to submit questions in advance to YOURTOWNHALL@uvahealth.org. Questions also will be accepted live during the event. A recap of the questions and answers will be emailed to senders, and a replay will be posted on Connect. We look forward to your participation as we close out 2025 together.
Human Resources
Team Member Discount Available From UVA Health LASIK Northridge
All UVA Health and UVA academic team members and all UVA students are eligible for a 10% discount on LASIK procedures from UVA Health LASIK Northridge. LASIK is not covered by most insurance plans (including the UVA Health Plan). The out-of-pocket cost is $2,500 per eye, so UVA employees and students can save $250 per eye. To receive the discount, simply inform the scheduling team that you are a UVA employee or student when you schedule your initial evaluation with the clinic. To make an appointment, call 434.982.2010.
Happenings
December: 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.
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:
- Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Culpeper Medical Center | Cafeteria Conference Room
- Friday, Dec. 5 | 10-11 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 11 | noon-3 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Medical Center Hour | Innovation and Moral Distress in the History of Neonatology
Wednesday, Dec. 3 | noon-1 p.m. | MR6, Room 2502 and Zoom | Johanna Schoen, PhD, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Professor, Department of History, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, discusses the use of aggressive treatment and the lack of anesthesia and analgesia that made many NICUs a fraught ethical place in the 1970s through the 1990s. It analyzes the moral distress felt by clinicians and parents about the care neonates were receiving and describes the parent-initiated reform movements that led to changes in NICU care by the turn of the 21st century. Lunch provided.
Lights of Love Tree Lighting and Caroling
Thursday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. | University Hospital lobby | Enjoy music of the season by the Charlottesville High School choir. Our guests of honor, the Saul family, will kick off the season by lighting the tree. Sponsored by the UVA Hospital Auxiliary. To help the Hospital Auxiliary continue their service of giving, consider making a tax deductible donation to support programs that directly benefit our patients and their families such as flowers for patients, pet therapy, music therapy, and more.
UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Wreath Auction
Auction closes Friday, Dec. 5 | 11:59 p.m. | Take a moment to view the beautifully handcrafted wreaths created with love and creativity by our UVA Health team members. This heartwarming annual tradition brings our community together in the spirit of generosity and hope. Every dollar raised supports cancer patients facing barriers to care — helping provide essential needs like lodging, food, and transportation during some of their most challenging moments. Thank you for sharing in this meaningful effort. Visit the auction site.
A Month of Giving Opportunities: Blood Donations Urgently Needed
Blood shortages are worldwide, and demand increases during the holiday season. Make a lifesaving difference — please donate and encourage your teammates to join you. To register, contact Sharon Jones to donate in Battle Building, Quayle Center, first floor, on:
Organizational Leadership Coaching Program
Registration deadline: Monday, Dec. 15 | Are you a healthcare professional looking to deepen your leadership impact? In just four months, UVA’s online Organizational Leadership Coaching (OLC) program equips you with evidence-based coaching tools and 88 contact hours required for the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. You’ll hone active listening, ethical practice, and resilience-building skills — empowering you to support your teams, reduce burnout, and lead change. Learn more.
Holiday Harmony: Stress Less, Thrive More
Tuesday, Dec. 16 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | The holiday season can feel magical but also overwhelming — from family dynamics to packed schedules. Learn real-world tips you can use immediately for more joy and calm this season. Learn more and register.
Stocking Donations Wanted
Due: Thursday, Dec. 18 | Help Volunteer Services stuff stockings for adult patients who will be here on Christmas. Wish list items include socks, holiday hats, festive gloves, holiday window decorations, mini light strands, small ornaments, battery candles, batteries (AA and AAA), deck of cards, mini games, holiday rub-on tattoos/stickers, small stuffed animals, art supplies/kits, coloring books, crosswords, sudoku, journals/notebooks, pens/pencils, flavored ChapSticks, and knitted hats/scarves. For more ideas, check out the Amazon Wish List. Please bring all donations to Volunteer Services (off the main lobby in University Hospital, to the left of the cafeteria) by Dec. 18. Questions? Call 434.924.5251.
Emerging Cancer Center Leaders Fellowship Program
Deadline: Monday, Dec. 22 | noon | Applications are open for the Emerging Cancer Center Leaders Fellowship Program, a six-month professional development opportunity running February through July 2026. This fellowship program is designed to prepare UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center faculty and staff for future leadership roles in cancer centers by offering targeted leadership training, exposure to cancer center operations, and mentoring opportunities. Eligible applicants must hold a terminal degree, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and have at least two years of service at UVA. Sessions will be held virtually on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Learn more.
YOU@UVA
Deadline: Monday, Dec. 22 | noon | Apply for the 2026 YOU@UVA cohort, a professional development program designed to strengthen leadership, mentorship, and research skills across UVA's academic and clinical community. The initiative supports faculty, trainees, and clinical research professionals through monthly virtual workshops that focus on career development, inclusive mentorship, and research excellence. Participants will engage in interactive learning designed to strengthen their ability to lead teams, mentor effectively, and contribute to high-quality research. Sessions run February through July 2026. Learn more.
Introduction to Mindfulness
Wednesdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 18 | 6:15-7:45 p.m. | Zoom | Carwood Fitzhugh teaches this six-week course. Register.
Appreciation
UVA Health Delivers Nationwide Socktober Record!
From Charlottesville to Northern Virginia, UVA Health kicked community support into high gear with the annual Socktober drive to collect new pairs of socks for the unhoused.
This year's goal at University Medical Center in Charlottesville: collecting 20,000 new pairs. This year's final number is double that goal: 42,311. And almost triple the 2024 University Medical Center tally of 15,780! Congratulations to the Center for Advanced Practice for coming out on top in the departmental contest!
Chadwick French, Systems Operations Controller, UVA Health and Morrison Healthcare, and Food and Nutrition Services team members delivered the socks on Nov. 24 to The Salvation Army and The Haven.
Team members also got into the spirit at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, collecting 317 new pairs and donating them to SERVE Family Shelter. UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center team members donated 60 new pairs to Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services.
Congratulations to all team members who participated in Socktober — supporting our UVA Health strategic plan goal of cultivating healthy communities and belonging for all. See the new delivery photos and more on Connect.
