Virginia Community Healthcare Association

10/20/2026

Yesterday, VCHA's Michael Jackson and Joe Stevens attended the announcement of the Virginia United Coalition, a partnership between Virginia's healthcare and workforce organizations to support Virginians as HR1's changes to Medicaid and other federal program eligibility take effect.

Thank you to Governor of Virginia Spanberger and Virginia HHS Secretary Figueroa for your attention and action on behalf of Virginians and organizations affected by these changes!

Read more about the Coalition here ⤵️
https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/20/new-coalition-aims-to-keep-virginians-covered-as-medicaid-rules-tighten/

10/15/2026

Our members stay busy! Check out this roundup of stories from the last three weeks, as health centers connected with their larger communities through advocacy, interviews, and partnership 💚
📰Dr. Drew Harris, medical director of Stone Mountain Health Services, advocated for stronger black lung protections
https://ow.ly/m7Bi50ZY9Qp
📰An affordable senior housing development with on-site services from HealthWorks for Northern Virginia opened
https://ow.ly/kSLp50ZY9Qo
📺MCHC's Dr. Van Breeding, family medicine physician and Director of Clinical Affairs, and Dr. Clay Nickles, internal medicine physician, joined WYMT's Issues and Answers
https://ow.ly/eueQ50ZY9Qk
📰 Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. COO Chad Brown interviewed on technology in rural healthcare
https://ow.ly/IImC50ZY9Qs

10/15/2026

Yesterday, PATHS Piedmont Access To Health Services, Inc. welcomed U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HRSA Administrator Tom Engels, and U.S. Rep. John McGuire to their Chatham location, as part of the launch announcement for HHS and HRSA's newest initiative, the HHS Health Center Healthy Lifestyle Commitment.

PATHS is doing incredible work in their community every day - it's wonderful to see their efforts and accomplishments recognized by national health center leadership!

Read more about the initiative here ⤵
https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-launches-health-center-healthy-lifestyle-commitment.html

10/05/2026

VCHA is excited to welcome a new member to the team!

🖥️ Amanda joins as the Association’s new Project Support Specialist, providing project and administrative support across multiple teams. In her role, she builds the systems and workflows that help staff spend less time on logistics and more time on VCHA's members.

We couldn't be more excited that Amanda has joined us. Welcome to VCHA, Amanda!

09/30/2026

Our GPO welcomes a new partner!

Through our Group Purchasing Organization, we are excited to announce CHCollective as VCHA’s new enterprise group purchasing organization partner, expanding the purchasing resources available to VCHA member health centers. At no cost to VCHA members, CHCollective provides direct pathway to the Provista-Vizient purchasing portfolio, giving health centers access to significant negotiated discounts, purchasing solutions, and dedicated support designed specifically for the needs of community health centers.

Read the full press release here⤵️
https://vcha.org/news/chcollective-joins-vchas-group-purchasing-organization/

Welcome CHCollective to the VCHA GPO!

09/29/2026

At our 2026 Membership Meeting on September 16, the VCHA membership had an important item on the agenda: officially approving the newest member of the Association, Bluestone Health Association Inc.!

"Bluestone brings decades of experience serving patients and communities, and their presence in Southwest Virginia adds an important regional voice to our association," said Tracy Douglas, VCHA Chief Executive Officer. "We’re excited to learn from their experience and to support their continued work as part of VCHA’s community."

We are delighted to welcome Bluestone to the Virginia Community Healthcare Association!
Read the full press release here⤵️
https://vcha.org/news/vcha-welcomes-new-member-bluestone-health-association-inc/

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

Supporting the next generation of healthcare providers in Virginia 💚

Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients!

VCHF and Virginia Community Healthcare Association are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026-27 VCHA Community Health Scholarships!

12 outstanding graduate students at VCU have been awarded 2-year scholarships as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce in Virginia. Congratulations to the awardees!

Read the full release here ⤵️
https://vcha.org/news/vchf-announces-2026-27-community-health-scholarship-recipients/

VCU School of Nursing

09/24/2026

Our members stay busy! Check out this roundup of stories from the last two weeks, as health centers celebrated milestones, programming, and funding 💚

📰 Shenandoah Community Health celebrates 50 years in Eastern Panhandle
https://ow.ly/Ih6950ZRb8p
🎧Gary Campbell, CEO at Johnson Health Center, interviewed on Radio IQ's Natural Curious radio show
https://ow.ly/aqqr50ZRb8j
📰Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. marks diabetes education, express care achievements
https://ow.ly/Smmb50ZRb8o
🏆Capital Area Health Network Awarded Improving Access to Dental Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders Funding
https://ow.ly/Z3h850ZRb8k

09/24/2026