Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on the Mpox and Syphilis Updates for Virginia.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
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Join us for 2025 Lobby Day!
Mark your calendars for January 23, 2025 when VCNP will host our annual lobby day! Meet with other VCNP members and leaders for a review session and to get materials, then head to scheduled meetings with legislators.
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Health Commissioner Update: Disruption in Production of Intravenous (IV) Fluid Due to Impacts from Hurricane Helene—Update #2
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on the Disruption in Production of Intravenous (IV) Fluid Due to Impacts from Hurricane Helene—Update #2.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Fredericksburg Region meeting minutes 10/10/24
We discussed the state requirement of a service project for NP week. We had discussed several different local options as we have done yearly. With the impact we all feel after Hurricane Helene devastated so much of western VA, NC and West VA, we wanted to help those people dealing with the aftermath of the storm. The Health Wagon, based in Southwest VA is owned and run by NPs. It began 42 years ago by a medical missionary and has evolved into 4 mobile van units, stationary clinics, and pharmacy services and offers free care for the population. They have Starlink on their vans, and Rachel was able to talk to them while they were in Damascus VA. The need for supplies, food, vaccines and volunteers is great. We collected some basic supplies, signed a card and voted to include a check from our region for $2000.00 to help wherever it can be used. Rachel and Ruthie plan to bring our collected supplies, the donated checks, and themselves! to volunteer with the Health Wagon.
November meeting 11/7/24 on pharmacogenetics
December holiday gathering at Basilico on Harrison Road.
January meeting on HRT Submitted 10/12/24 JPSF
Hurricane Helene Assistance
Our thoughts are with our members and their families, friends and colleagues who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Looking for assistance, or want to support individuals and communities needing help? See below, and contact vcnp@vcnp.net if you know of other organizations to add to this list.
- American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene)
- Medical Reserve Corps volunteers (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc)
- United Way of Southwest Virginia (https://unitedwayswva.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/34132)
- Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (https://www.virginiavoad.org/)
- Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (https://www.vafreeclinics.org/volunteer)
- Virginia Department of Health supply impacts (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/clinicians/update-on-disruption-in-production-of-intravenous-iv-fluid-due-to-impacts-from-hurricane-helene/)
- Virginia Nurses Association & Foundation hurricane resources (https://cdn.ymaws.com/virginianurses.com/resource/resmgr/publications/vna_statement_on_hurricane_h.pdf)
- Virginia Volunteer Health System (https://vvhs.vamrc.org/)
Health Commissioner Update: Update on Disruption in Production of Intravenous (IV) Fluid Due to Impacts from Hurricane Helene
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on the Marburg Virus Disease.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
Health Commissioner Update: Marburg Virus Disease Update
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing an update on the Marburg Virus Disease.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
🌟 Supporting Those In Need 🌟
Our friends at The Health Wagon have been working tirelessly to care for those impacted by the recent hurricane. When we learned they needed insulin and volunteers, we stepped up!
Thanks to our local Walmart, we secured 30 vials of N and R insulin and are preparing to deliver medical supplies and insulin to them. 💉
If you’d like to donate or volunteer, we’d love for you to join this effort. Together, we can make a difference! Reach out to get involved. ❤️
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Hurricane Helene Assistance
Our thoughts are with our members and their families, friends and colleagues who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Looking for assistance, or want to support individuals and communities needing help? See below, and contact vcnp@vcnp.net if you know of other organizations to add to this list.
- American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene)
- United Way of Southwest Virginia (https://unitedwayswva.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/34132)
- Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (https://www.virginiavoad.org/)
- Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (https://www.vafreeclinics.org/volunteer)
Events and Conferences
Tidewater Region January Membership Meeting
1/8/2025
2025 Lobby Day | January 23, 2025
1/23/2025
2025 VCNP Piedmont Pharmfest & Beyond
1/25/2025
Tidewater Region February Membership Meeting
2/12/2025
Tidewater Region March Membership Meeting
3/12/2025
2025 VCNP Annual Conference
3/26/2025 - 3/29/2025