Hurricane Helene

Last week, Hurricane Helen traveled across multiple states leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted, especially to those team members who had family and loved ones in affected areas.

IV Shortages

Following the aftermath of the deadly hurricane, the primary national vendor of IV solution products — Baxter — was significantly impacted by the storm, resulting in supply chain disruptions for a number of critical items used within our care environment, including IV solutions. At this time, Baxter — with assistance from both local and federal authorities — is working diligently to bring their supply network back online. However, it could take several weeks for their services to be fully restored. Conservation and reducing unnecessary waste will be key in minimizing disruptions to patient care. Please refer to the Oct. 3 email from senior leadership for details. More information on these critical shortages will be communicated shortly.

Ambulatory

Free AAACN Certification Review Course for Ambulatory RNs

Saturday, Oct. 19 | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Orthopedic Center Ivy Road (OCIR) | Register via Workday | UVA Health is offering the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing’s (AAACN) Certification Review Course. This one-day session is designed to prepare UVA Health registered nurses (RN) for the Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam and provides 8.0 contact hours. The registration cap has been increased and is now limited to 115 participants (up from 80). The course, offered free of charge, provides an overview of the potential content that may be tested on the AAACN Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam. In an interactive, case-based format, it reinforces knowledge of ambulatory care and identifies areas for further study in preparation for the exam. The class also may be suitable for RNs transitioning into ambulatory care or those who need a refresher on the ambulatory care nursing specialty. 

Patient Care

Magnet Redesignation Document Submitted!

On Oct. 1, UVA Health University Medical Center submitted a document to be reviewed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program as a first step in redesignation. Explore the stories and highlights at www.uvahealthumcmagnet.com.

“This recognition is an honor reserved for organizations that demonstrate commitment to transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, and new knowledge and innovation,” says UVA Health University Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Kathy Baker, PhD, RN, NE-BC. “As a result, Magnet organizations serve their patients at the highest level by achieving exemplary performance in nurse-sensitive patient outcomes.”

There are only 613 Magnet-designated organizations across the world, and just 9.7% of hospitals in the United States have Magnet designation. Preparations are underway in the next few months to welcome Magnet appraisers for a site visit in spring 2025. Read more on Connect.

UVA Health Pharmacies Now Offering Flu and COVID Vaccines for Younger Patients

Patients as young as 5 years old may now receive their COVID vaccine at UVA Health retail pharmacies, and patients 3 and older may now receive their flu vaccine at UVA Health retail pharmacies. Previously, pharmacy appointments for these vaccines were available only for patients 12 and older. While most children receive these vaccines from their primary care provider, expansion of pharmacy appointments to this population offers busy caregivers another convenient option.

As a reminder, patients may seek a flu or COVID vaccine from UVA Health via the following avenues:

Patients may call their primary care provider to schedule a vaccine appointment (availability will vary).
As part of a regularly scheduled clinic appointment.
By scheduling a pharmacy vaccine appointment through MyChart or by calling 434.297.4829 (appointment required, no walk-ins; 5+ for COVID, 3+ for flu).
Very young children (under 5 for COVID and under 3 for flu) must schedule a vaccine appointment with their primary care provider.

Operations

Flu No More in ‘24 — 2024 Team Member Flu Vaccination Program

UVA Health is preparing for the arrival of flu season, and we’re pleased to announce this year’s flu vaccination initiative: Flu No More in ‘24. Getting influenza/flu vaccination is the best way to prevent flu and its complications. Flu vaccines are free for all UVA Health team members, and vaccination is mandatory for all Tier 1 UVA Health team members. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, workplace flu shots became available at UVA Health. See schedule and vaccination clinic locations. Read more about the team member vaccination program, FAQs, and a message from Joshua Eby, MD, Medical Director, Employee Health, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, and Costi Sifri, MD, Hospital Epidemiologist, on Connect. 

Monthly Epic Update

Changes go live Tuesday, Oct. 8 | This month’s Epic updates will impact ambulatory and inpatient licensed independent practitioners, nurses, and therapy services. Details about the latest changes can be found in the Epic Update Bundle. Questions? Contact the Service Desk at 434.924.5334.

Epic Upgrade Resources on Epic Learning Library

Wednesday, Oct. 16 | The Health Information Technology (HIT) team will implement the Epic Upgrade across all UVA Health entities Oct. 16. Epic pushes comprehensive updates to the electronic health record (EHR) system which incorporates team member feedback on new features, optimizations, and improvements. On average, it will take team members 30 minutes to review training materials to prepare for the upcoming changes. Access upgrade resources, including FAQs.

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 Wound Care Guideline, updates to the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol Order, and many more. Questions? Email PolicyTechAdmin@uvahealth.org.

New Dining Options at Gaston Hall

Gatson Hall, located at 551 Brandon Ave., recently opened its doors to five new locations: The Den by Denny’s, Launch Test Kitchen, Bodega, Whisk Coffee and Pastries, and Gaston’s Market. Order ahead of time via Grubhub to make pickup easier.

The Den by Denny’s | Comfort food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast served all day.
Launch Test Kitchen | Every two weeks check out what’s new at this test kitchen — backyard BBQ, Indian-inspired Royal Taj, Mediterranean Mezze, Italian Tavolino, or southwest burrito bowls.
Bodega | Fresh, healthy sandwiches and meals on-the-go.
Whisk Coffee and Pastries | Bakeshop delights and Peet's Coffee.
Gaston's Market | No-wait, checkout-free retail store offering a variety of high-quality foods, beverages, and essentials at all hours of the day.

Questions? Email dining@virginia.edu or call 434.982.5140.

Leadership

Dr. Ankush Gosain Joins UVA Health Children’s

Please welcome distinguished pediatric surgeon Ankush Gosain, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, FAAP, to UVA Health Children’s as our new Surgeon-in-Chief, as well as Chief of the UVA School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Surgery, effective Nov. 15. Not only are we excited for Dr. Gosain to join our team because of his experience as a dedicated and compassionate physician, but also because of his credentials as a scientist, innovator, and healer.

Dr. Gosain will succeed Gene McGahren, MD, as Surgeon-in-Chief for UVA Health Children’s and Chief of the Pediatric Surgery Division. Dr. McGahren will continue to provide valuable leadership and guidance to the department and division. Read more on Medicine in Motion.

UVA Health in the News

Top Story

Becker’s Hospital Review highlights University Medical Center’s top ranking for angioplasty by WebMD and Medscape.

Patient Care

Dr. Colin Derdeyn discusses brain aneurysms in our weekly NBC29 segment.
Dr. Thomas Loughran and Blake Herring, Administrator, discuss UVA Cancer Center’s comprehensive services with Virginia Business.
Dr. Fern Hauck is featured locally, across Virginia, and on TV stations nationally for a national award she earned for her care of refugees.

Research

Dr. Karen Ballen is featured in more than 100 outlets nationally — including U.S. News & World Report — discussing the elimination of a survival gap for black cord blood recipients.
Dr. Andrew Southerland appears on WJCT (Jacksonville NPR affiliate) discussing September’s top health headlines.
Dr. Chris Holstege is featured locally, across Virginia, and on TV stations nationally discussing the decline in drug overdoses.
Dr. William Petri talks with SELF magazine about the importance of the RSV vaccine.

Community

NBC29 and the Culpeper Star-Exponent cover UVA Health participation in community health surveys.

Education

Dr. Cynthia Yoshida is featured locally and on WTOP in Washington, D.C., discussing why cancer cases are increasing but survival rates are improving.

Human Resources

Overdue: 2024 Annual Retraining

Deadline: Monday, Sept. 30 | Annual Retraining is now past due for UVA Health team members hired on or before April 1, 2024, who provide patient care, receive training, or participate in healthcare education and research within or for the benefit of UVA Health University Medical Center — regardless of their employer — are required to take Annual Retraining. This is part of our commitment to excellence and to meet regulatory requirements. If you haven’t completed the course yet, please do so immediately to avoid disciplinary action: 2024 Annual Retraining. Find more information on the 2024 Annual Retraining web page.

Benefits and Well-Being Expo

Join UVA’s Benefits and Well-Being team for a one-stop-shop exposition of all your benefits options at UVA. Connect with benefits counselors, financial planners, and retirement vendors to get your questions answered. Meet benefits and well-being partners and learn more about wellness programs and reward opportunities. Don't forget to get your flu shot!

Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | UVA Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor
Thursday, Oct. 10 | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | UVA Health University Medical Center, Education Resource Center
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Night Shift Expo, University Medical Center Cafeteria

Because UVA cares about your well-being, Hoos Well offers a variety of resources to help you make healthy lifestyle choices and thrive. Through the Hoos Well portal, employees and spouses covered by the UVA Health Plan can earn up to $500 in financial incentives when they complete activities within four domains (physical, emotional, social, financial) of well-being. Learn more about Benefits Open Enrollment.

Orientation Updates: University Medical Center

Starting Oct. 14, 2024, all of Day One University Medical Center Orientation will be virtual. UVA HR will be providing online I-9 document viewing sessions for new hires, both prior to and during the week of Day One. This eliminates the need for new hires to attend in-person onboarding office hours in the West Complex on Day One. The Day One Orientation schedule includes a required Virtual HR Orientation Session from 8:30-10 a.m. and an optional Virtual Benefits Session from 10-11 a.m. Note that Nursing Professional Development Services will continue to hold mandatory clinical orientations in person and will continue to contact new hires who are required to attend. Questions? Email to AskHr@virginia.edu.

Happenings

Charlottesville and Beyond: The Art of Eric Bolsmann

Through Wednesday, Nov. 13 | Main Hospital Lobby | UVA Health Arts Program is pleased to present “Charlottesville and Beyond: The Art of Eric Bolsmann.” Pictured: “The Battle Building, West Main St., Charlottesville.” Stop by and check it out!

Support Local Nonprofits and Give Where You Live

Through Tuesday, Dec. 31 | By donating directly through Give Where You Live, 100% of your contribution will go to the organization of your choice. Find a list of local nonprofits, including those that have historically received significant support from the UVA workforce, on the local giving webpage. Read more on Connect.

Hispanic Heritage Month | Sept. 15-Oct. 15

My Story, My Voice: Featuring Silvia Romero | Monday, Oct. 7 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | Silvia Romero, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Sentara Healthcare, Harrisonburg, Virginia, will share a 45-minute presentation on her academic/career journey using storytelling, significant mileposts, new learnings, and recommended best practices and benchmarks for consideration.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Friday, Oct. 11 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | MR5 Courtyard | UVA Health is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month's first-ever celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture in the UVA Health University Medical Center. Staff, faculty, students, and the community are welcome to attend.
UVA Health Storytellers Featuring Dr. Max Luna | Monday, Oct. 14 | noon-1 p.m. | Pinn Hall 1005 and Zoom | Max Luna, MD, will share his academic and career journey using storytelling, significant mileposts, new learnings, and recommendations for positive individual, team, and institutional growth.

UVA Health Radiology Grand Rounds Lecture Series

Monday, Oct. 7 | 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Moss Auditorium and WebEx | UVA Health Radiology's next installment of its Keynote Lecture Series — "AI: Clear Trends, Cloudy Horizons" — features speaker Felipe Kitamura, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Bunkerhill Health, and Associate Editor, “RSNA: Artificial Intelligence.” A reception will be held prior to the event. Details.

Blood Drive: Your Donation Is Urgently Needed

Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Battle Building, First Floor, Quayle Learning Center, 1204 West Main St. | Red Cross is experiencing critically low levels of blood supply, particularly those with type O blood. Sign up to donate by emailing giveblood@uvahealth.org. Swag alert: All who donate in October will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email. Plus, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. Details.

ECHO: Stroke Ready Primary Care

Virtual | Register | A free webinar series for primary care providers to better understand stroke and management of risk factors. This series will provide a comprehensive review of the newest treatment and evaluation paradigms for the primary and secondary prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

Wednesday, Oct. 9 | noon-1 p.m. | "Trimming Trends: Mastering Obesity Treatment in Primary Care," Catherine Varney, DO
Wednesday, Nov. 13 | noon-1 p.m. | “High Stakes: Unveiling Substance Abuse as a Stroke Catalyst,” Emily Fisher, MD

‘The Moral Work of a Beautiful Story’

Thursday Oct. 10 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Wilson 142 | This lecture will be delivered by Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, who works on disability culture, bioethics, and critical theory. She is a Hastings Center Fellow and Senior Advisor and professor emerita of English and bioethics at Emory University. Co-sponsored by the Personhoods Initiative in the Institute of the Humanities and Global Cultures; the Health, Ethics, and Society Program; and the Center for Health Humanities and Ethics. A reception follows the lecture.

Michael J. Weber Symposium

Friday, Oct. 11 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Pinn Hall Conference Center, 1307 Lane Road | This symposium honors the life and accomplishments of the late renowned scientist and UVA Cancer Center Director Dr. Michael J. Weber. The fourth annual event features the theme "RNA and Cancer" and world-renowned speakers including Nobel Laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Natasha Caplen, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute; Steve Cole, University of California, Los Angeles; Yi Xing, University of Pennsylvania; and Vinod Balachandran, Memorial Sloan Kettering. Learn more.

Discounted UVA Football Tickets

The UVA Athletic Department is excited to give all UVA Health team members the opportunity to join us at the Louisville and North Carolina games this season. To celebrate the immense impact you make on our community, UVA Athletics is offering a special discounted ticket rate to all UVA Health team members, as well as their friends and families. See you at Scott Stadium! Tickets are digital and will be sent immediately after purchase. Purchase tickets.

Saturday, Oct. 12 | UVA vs Louisville (Breast Cancer Awareness Month game)
Saturday, Oct. 26 | UVA vs University of North Carolina (UVA Health sponsored game)

Medical Center Hour | Healthcare for Every Body – Caring for Higher Weight Patients

Wednesday, Oct. 16 | noon-1 p.m. | UVA Pinn Hall Conference Center Auditorium and Zoom | Ragen Chastain, BCPA, speaker, writer, researcher, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare. Co-presented with UVA Health’s Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. A John F. Anderson Memorial Lecture.

Nominate: Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award

Deadline Friday, Oct. 25 | The Outstanding Contributor Award recognizes team members whose service and contribution far exceeds the overall mission and values of the University. Learn more. Questions? Email AskHR@virginia.edu.

Bill Steers 5K

Saturday, Nov. 9 | 9 a.m. | Foxfield | The UVA Department of Urology invites everyone to participate in the 20th anniversary of the Bill Steers 5K to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer and survivorship research at UVA Health and to continue Dr. Bill Steers’ vision, dedication, and legacy of better health through exercise. All are welcome to help build a better, healthier future through activity, exercise, and innovation. Join colleagues at beautiful Foxfield for another run or walk along the scenic and smooth grass paths of this iconic venue. This family-friendly event is for all genders and ages. Please join to raise funds for this important cause. Learn more and register.

Appreciation

‘Patience, Care, and Compassion’ | Kudos for 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:

“The Transplant team are some of the most caring, compassionate people I've ever met — the nurses, doctors, janitors, and food servers made a life-changing experience one of the best things to ever happen to me.”
“I cannot begin to tell you how impressed and humbled I am by my experience as a patient at UVA Health. I know I will be a better person as a result of how well I was treated. There was so much patience, care, and compassion — not to mention sheer brilliance, expertise, and competence. Dr. Sook Hoang and her entire team in the OR gave me confidence, even though I was inwardly very nervous. I thank them for their kindness in putting up with me right up until the moment that anesthesia overtook me. My recovery room nurse was so sweet and spoke so softly and comfortingly. My day and night nurses were all amazing. Matt, my night nurse, had such a kind, quiet way about him and always allowed me to wake up gradually when he entered the room. Even the staff who delivered my meals went above and beyond, always asking if I could think of anything else I needed. My discharge nurse, Aileen, stuck with me during the whole discharge procedure and delivered me safely to my daughter's car. She even made sure I got a flu shot. I cannot thank everyone enough for what they did!”
“I was late due to traffic congestion from an interstate accident. The team and Dr. James Browne were wonderful and said if I could make it to the clinic before the clinic ended, I would be seen that day. This is a true focus on the patient and was an enormous display of patient empathy. Everyone on the team — from the scheduler to the nurse to Dr. Browne — were wonderfully accommodating, given the accident and traffic congestion.”
“It goes without saying that Dr. Yoshida is known to be a treasure. The other people I dealt with were also uniformly skilled, professional, and pleasant. I was very impressed by the care my principal nurse, Jefferson, provided. For instance, he took more care than anyone else ever has in choosing and then stabilizing one of my rolling veins for the IV stick. As a result, it was not only painless but left not a trace later. This seemed all the more remarkable because on a prior colonoscopy, it took three people and multiple sticks to establish a line.”

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

Previous Updates

Wednesday, Oct. 2

The 2024 Magnet Redesignation Document Has Been Submitted!

On Oct. 1, UVA Health University Medical Center submitted a document to be reviewed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program as a first step in redesignation. Explore the stories and highlights at www.uvahealthumcmagnet.com.

“Magnet is important not just as a reward or an achievement, but also as a validation that nursing excellence is a part of who we are as a professional nursing team,” says UVA Health University Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Kathy Baker, PhD, RN, NE-BC. “Our commitment to outstanding care delivery — represented by the Magnet model — enables us to embrace our professional practice model.”

There are only 613 Magnet-designated organizations across the world; just 9.7% of hospitals in the United States have Magnet designation.

“This recognition is an honor reserved for organizations that demonstrate commitment to transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, and new knowledge and innovation,” says Baker. “As a result, Magnet organizations serve their patients at the highest level by achieving exemplary performance in nurse-sensitive patient outcomes.”

Preparations are underway in the next few months to welcome Magnet appraisers for a site visit in spring 2025. Read more on Connect.

Ambulatory

Free AAACN Certification Review Course for Ambulatory RNs

Saturday, Oct. 19 | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Orthopedic Center Ivy Road (OCIR) | Register via Workday | UVA Health is offering the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing’s (AAACN) Certification Review Course. This one-day session is designed to prepare UVA Health registered nurses (RN) for the Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam and provides 8.0 contact hours. Registration is capped at 80 participants. The course, offered free of charge, provides an overview of the potential content that may be tested on the AAACN Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam. In an interactive, case-based format, it reinforces knowledge of ambulatory care and identifies areas for further study in preparation for the exam. The class also may be suitable for RNs transitioning into ambulatory care or those who need a refresher on the ambulatory care nursing specialty. 

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 a new Wound Care Guideline, updates to the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol Order, and many more. Questions? Email PolicyTechAdmin@uvahealth.org.

PETC Clinic Moved, Renamed Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic Fontaine

The Pre-anesthesia Evaluation and Testing Center (PETC) is undergoing a significant transformation, with a new name and location aimed at improving preoperative patient care and streamlining anesthesia evaluations. Previously located on the first floor of University Hospital, the clinic relocated to Fontaine Research Park and started seeing patients at its new facility Sept. 30. The clinic has been renamed the Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic Fontaine, a name that more accurately reflects its specialized focus for both patients and staff. Learn more on Connect.

Epic Upgrade Resources on Epic Learning Library

Wednesday, Oct. 16 | The Health Information Technology (HIT) team will implement the Epic Upgrade across all UVA Health entities Oct. 16. Epic pushes comprehensive updates to the electronic health record (EHR) system which incorporates team member feedback on new features, optimizations, and improvements. On average, it will take team members 30 minutes to review training materials to prepare for the upcoming changes. Access upgrade resources, including FAQs.

Leadership

University Medical Center CEO Blog | Hoos Caring Program Helps Overcome Patient Companion Staffing Shortages

In her latest Vision and Voice blog, Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, discusses how a program recruited more patient companions in four weeks than the previous five months combined. Read more.

Human Resources

Benefits Open Enrollment Begins Monday

Oct. 7-18 | The Open Enrollment website is live, and the UVA HR email you received on Sept. 19 details benefits changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2025, resources and tools you need to learn about your benefits, and what you can do to prepare. This is a busy time of year, and your benefits are an important financial investment. Read more on Connect.

UVA Health Recruitment Drop-in Sessions

Wednesdays | 3-6 p.m. | Dining Conference Room 2 | The UVA Health Recruitment team is available for weekly drop-in sessions. Come with questions about job applications, Workday processes, Traveler conversions, or any other recruitment-related inquiries.

Orientation Updates: University Medical Center

Starting Oct. 14, 2024, all of Day One University Medical Center Orientation will be virtual. UVA HR will be providing online I-9 document viewing sessions for new hires, both prior to and during the week of Day One. This eliminates the need for new hires to attend in-person onboarding office hours in the West Complex on Day One. The Day One Orientation schedule includes a required Virtual HR Orientation Session from 8:30-10 a.m. and an optional Virtual Benefits Session from 10-11 a.m. Note that Nursing Professional Development Services will continue to hold mandatory clinical orientations in person and will continue to contact new hires who are required to attend. Questions? Email to AskHr@virginia.edu.

Happenings

Kicking Off Socktober 2024

Through Nov. 1 | UVA Health has launched its annual Socktober initiative. Drop off new pairs of socks in Socktober bins at: University Medical Center Cafeteria, Wahoo West Café, OR waiting room, Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, Orthopedic Center at Ivy Road, and Fontaine. This year's goal to collect for the unhoused: 12,500 new pairs. Or, rally your department to vie for prizes!

The department that turns in the most pairs each week will receive cookie platters for their team. There will be a total of four departmental winners the weeks of: Oct 1-11, 12-18, 19-25, and Oct. 25-Nov. 1. And the three departments that turn in the most pairs of new socks will win a catered event while the top department earns a trophy. For donations to count toward a departmental prize, give collected socks directly to the retail manager or supervisor on duty. Read more on Connect. Print and hang, or share electronically: a fun sock tracker, and horizontal and vertical graphics. Questions? Contact Chadwick French.

Medical Center Hour | 2024 Bice Lecture: ‘Following What Matters’

Thursday, Oct. 3 | noon-1 p.m. | Claude Moore Medical Education Building, Room 3110, and Zoom | American Academy of Nursing Immediate Past President and Dean Emeritus of MGH Institute of Health Professions' School of Nursing Kenneth R. White, PhD, APRN-BC, FACHE, FADLN, FAAN, will deliver UVA School of Nursing's annual Bice Lecture. Learn more.

Hispanic Heritage Month | Sept. 15-Oct. 15

My Story, My Voice: Featuring Silvia Romero | Monday, Oct. 7 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | Silvia Romero, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Sentara Healthcare, Harrisonburg, Virginia, will share a 45-minute presentation on her academic/career journey using storytelling, significant mileposts, new learnings, and recommended best practices and benchmarks for consideration.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Friday, Oct. 11 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | MR5 Courtyard | UVA Health is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month's first-ever celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture in the UVA Health University Medical Center. Staff, faculty, students, and the community are welcome to attend.
UVA Health Storytellers Featuring Dr. Max Luna | Monday, Oct. 14 | noon-1 p.m. | Pinn Hall 1005 and Zoom | Max Luna, MD, will share his academic and career journey using storytelling, significant mileposts, new learnings, and recommendations for positive individual, team, and institutional growth.

UVA Health Radiology Grand Rounds Lecture Series

Monday, Oct. 7 | 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Moss Auditorium and WebEx | UVA Health Radiology's next installment of its Keynote Lecture Series — "AI: Clear Trends, Cloudy Horizons" — features speaker Felipe Kitamura, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Bunkerhill Health, and Associate Editor, “RSNA: Artificial Intelligence.” A reception will be held prior to the event. Details.

Blood Drive: Your Donation Is Urgently Needed

Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Battle Building, First Floor, Quayle Learning Center, 1204 West Main St. | Red Cross is experiencing critically low levels of blood supply, particularly those with type O blood. Sign up to donate by emailing giveblood@uvahealth.org. Swag alert: All who donate in October will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email. Plus, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. Details.