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Apr. 06, 2025
Third Annual Bowling for a Cause
Strike some fun with VHC Health! Bowling for a Cause is an opportunity for the community to support the health system’s Greatest Need Fund. The event is held at Bowl America at 140 S Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046 on April 6 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Registration includes access...
Dec. 11, 2024
2024 Annual Galen Society Holiday Celebration
Celebrating the Impact of the Galen Society This year’s special holiday reception honored members of the VHC Health Foundation’s Galen Society, recognizing those who have made a lifetime gift of $25,000 or more. Through their generosity, the 2024 endowment fund has accelerated significant advancements in our healthcare services, reflecting our...
Oct. 24, 2024
Bingo for Breast Cancer Awareness
Join VHC Health and the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office for bingo to benefit VHC Health’s Women’s Imaging Center. In honor of the ACSO employees who have survived breast cancer, the office has partnered with VHC Health. All proceeds will go to support the Women’s Imaging Center provide access to a...
Jun. 13, 2024
2024 Annual Accelerating Care Event
Thank you to all members of the Galen Society who attended the Third Annual Accelerating Care Event at the Hilton McLean. This exclusive event was for members of the Galen Society who have generously committed lifetime contributions of $25,000 or more. Attendees had the unique opportunity to preview upcoming innovative...
Mar. 24, 2024
Bowling for a Cause
Prepare for an exciting afternoon of bowling on March 24 at Bowl America! Join us at 140 S Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Tickets are priced at $25 per person. Family members and friends are welcome. All proceeds will go towards the Health...
Oct. 25, 2023
Play for a Cause with VHC Health and Arlington County Sheriff’s Office
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: John T. Hazel Conference Center. 1701 N George Mason Dr., Arlington, VA 22205 It’s estimated that 300,590 individuals will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. this year. That’s why we’re holding this event, with all proceeds...
Jan. 01, 2023
2023 Accelerating Care – An Evening of Philanthropy and Progress
We’re grateful to all who joined us at the prestigious Washington Golf & Country Club on June 15. It was an extraordinary occasion that brought together individuals passionate about expanding and enhancing healthcare through philanthropy. The event highlighted two vital areas of care: women’s health and mental health. Our esteemed...
Jan. 20, 2022
A Reflection on Service: Honoring James B. Cole
Join us for an invitation-only donor reception with Mr. Cole to celebrate his thirty-six years of servant leadership at Virginia Hospital Center. Contributions will go to the James B. Cole Healthcare Education Fund at Virginia Hospital Center. You will have a special opportunity to thank Mr. Cole personally during this...
Sep. 21, 2021
Honoring the Philanthropic Support of the Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation
Virginia Hospital Center dedicated the VHC Pediatrics Care Coordinators Office in recognition of the Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation for their longstanding philanthropic support of VHC Pediatrics, which has totaled $2.4 million since 2005. Each year, VHC pediatrics cares for 3,700 infants and children in Arlington County who live at or...
Apr. 09, 2021
Marking the Topping Out of the Hospital’s 1,700-space Parking Garage
Key Virginia Hospital Center Foundation partners attended an exclusive ceremony marking the latest construction milestone was just reached with the “topping out” of the 1,700-car parking garage, set to open this September. Construction now continues on a range of upgrades to healthcare services—including a six-story outpatient center—that will enhance patient...
Dec. 16, 2020
Front Steps Project
VHC Foundation is partnering with Sarah Goldman Photography to raise funds to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Hospital Center. This is the perfect way to get your last minute picture for your 2020 holiday cards at a safe social distance and support our local healthcare heroes! Portrait slots are...
Oct. 01, 2020
Virtual Community Forum, Nutrition: Feeding Ourselves, Feeding Our Families
Watch the recording of our Women’s Health Circle Virtual Community Forum below – a discussion with a Hospital nutritionist and a local chef about creating balance in our kitchens, fridges and grocery bags during our new normal. ZOOM RECORDING:
May. 02, 2020
Party in a Box
Instead of a night together on the dance floor, we are sending the party to you! • • • Thank you to everyone who supported Virginia Hospital Center and VHC Pediatrics through our Party in a Box! Over 75 companies and individuals came together to support our region’s only...
May. 02, 2020
Music & Medicine 2020
Music & Medicine 2020 Saturday, May 2, 2020 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, DC PURCHASE GALA TICKETS & GET MORE INFORMATION HERE > Special Thanks to our Sponsors • • • Gold Sponsor SunTrust Silver Sponsors Calvary LLC Glenn & Gerri Ferguson Bronze Sponsors...
Apr. 16, 2020
Community Forum – Nutrition: Feeding Ourselves, Feeding Our Families
Join us for an interactive discussion on food fads, how to minimize added sugars, and ideas for healthy family meals. Our Community Forums are proudly hosted by the Women’s Health Circle | Learn More For questions or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Colleen Hughes, Major Gifts Officer:...
Sep. 28, 2019
NICU Reunion
Pop on over for an afternoon filled with celebration, balloon artists, face painting, music, character appearances, and more! The Healing Garden is located on 16th Street N, across from the Main Hospital. Complimentary parking available only in Zone A (Blue Garage) | View Campus Map For questions or to learn...
News
Chris Lane, VHC Health President and CEO, on Philanthropy
After joining VHC Health in March 2022, President and CEO Chris Lane has settled into the work of guiding the system in its goal of delivering the highest possible quality of healthcare to the community. We asked him about the role philanthropy plays in achieving that goal. Why is Philanthropy...
Friends of Nursing Expands Support for Nursing Professionals
The Friends of Nursing program at VHC Health is a $4 million initiative that supports education and advancement for nurses and future caregivers. The goal of the program is to help the health system retain its caregivers, especially in light of the significant number of healthcare workers who have left...
4,700 COVID Vaccines for Children and Their Families
As soon as COVID vaccines were approved, VHC Health Pediatrics quickly made them available to children and their families. Pediatrics serves children in Arlington County with family incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. To better protect children, we offered vaccines to family members and other adults...
A Multi-Million-Dollar Investment in Women’s Health
A Multi-Million-Dollar Investment in Women’s Health VHC Health is investing millions of dollars to expand women’s health services in the new six-story Outpatient Pavilion, set to open in the summer of 2023. Developed and designed by a female-led physician team, women’s health services will be centralized in 26,000 square feet...
$5 Million Gift from Suzanne Hanas to Expand Palliative Care Services
“I want to do this for the community to improve the lives of those who are suffering, who are in pain, and for those that need follow up after being released from the hospital.” — Suzanne Hanas Suzanne Hanas, founder and CEO of Premier RN Geriatric Care LLC, has made...
A Lifetime of Care and Compassion Inspires the Haig Family to Give Back
Wendy and Alex Haig’s relationship with VHC Health began in the 1960s with an emergency visit for Alex’s broken arm. This marked the start of a connection with the health system that would later include the births of Wendy’s four sons and three grandchildren and extending to the compassionate end-of-life...
A Lifetime of Care and Compassion Inspires the Haig Family to Give Back
Wendy and Alex Haig’s relationship with VHC Health began in the 1960s with an emergency visit for Alex’s broken arm. This marked the start of a connection with the health system that would later include the births of Wendy’s four sons and three grandchildren and extending to the compassionate end-of-life...
How Philanthropy is Powering a State-of-the-Art Simulation Lab at VHC Health–and Why It Matters
Arlene Evans, a former Operating Department Nurse at VHC Health, and Barry Dewberry are making a transformational investment to enhance medical training and education through the creation of a new Simulation Center. Their investment ensures sustainability in several key areas. Endowment for continuous learning The Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry...
VHC Health’s New Care Across the Region Close to Home
Digestive Health Center In February, the new Digestive Center-Fairfax opened, bringing together all disciplines for digestive diseases in one location to provide seamlessly coordinated care. Patients with digestive diseases require various services—medical, surgical and ancillary. The Center creates a network of physicians who work together to provide holistic patient care....
Three Generations, One Commitment: The Nguyen Family and Their Generosity
John D. Nguyen’s family story is one of resilience and the spirit of giving back to the community. Nguyen Van Thoi, John’s father, fought alongside American forces during the Vietnam War, which led to his imprisonment after the conflict. In 1978, he escaped by boat with his family to come...
The Sharps’ Journey of Gratitude
Wayne W. Sharp, PhD, and his wife, Linda, have been a part of the McLean, Virginia community since 1968 and longstanding patients of VHC Health. They recently joined the VHC Health Foundation’s Galen Society, which celebrates lifetime donations exceeding $25,000. Dr. Sharp, reflecting on the essential care he received, said,...
How We’re Addressing the Future of Women’s Health
Women make nearly 80% of healthcare decisions within their families, yet many often overlook their own health. Neglecting timely care can lead to severe consequences. Heart disease currently claims more female lives than cancer and stands as a significant concern for women’s health. In the Washington, DC region, maternal mortality...