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Dr. Craig Kent was CEO of UVA Health until his resignation in February 2025. Photo courtesy University of Virginia
Mar 6, 2026

Former UVA Health CEO sues attorneys, firm in $34M defamation case

Former UVA Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent is suing three attorneys and a law firm for allegedly running a "defamatory campaign to oust him."

Former Advance Auto Parts CEO Nicholas F. Taubman and Eugenia L. Taubman have given over $42 million to Carilion Clinic. Photo courtesy Carilion Clinic
Mar 1, 2026

Philanthropists boost Virginia universities, health systems

Virginia universities and health systems received major philanthropic gifts in 2025, including multimillion-dollar donations to support scholarships, programs, and health initiatives.

In January, Riverside Smithfield Hospital opened in Isle of Wight County. Photo courtesy Riverside Health
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia health systems face $26B in federal cuts

Virginia health systems confront $26 billion in Medicaid cuts due to the 2025 federal budget law, prompting closures and new hospital expansions.

Health Care 2025: JONES, DR. J. STEPHEN
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: DR. J. STEPHEN JONES

PRESIDENT AND CEO INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM FALLS CHURCH

Health Care 2025: MATHEIS, DENNIS
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: DENNIS MATHEIS

PRESIDENT AND CEO SENTARA HEALTH VIRGINIA BEACH

Health Care 2025: PESICKA, EDWARD A.
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: EDWARD A. PESICKA

PRESIDENT AND CEO ACCENDRA HEALTH HENRICO COUNTY

Dr. Reid Adams. Photo courtesy UVA Health.
Feb 24, 2026

UVA Health promotes inaugural chief medical officer

UVA Health is promoting Dr. Reid Adams to be the health system's inaugural chief medical officer, effective March 1.

VCU Health LifeEvac opened a new emergency aviation base in South Hill last week. Photo courtesy VCU Health
Feb 11, 2026

VCU Health opens helicopter base at South Hill hospital

VCU Health adds LifeEvac 5 air ambulance base in South Hill, cutting response times for critical patients.

2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: JULIAN WALKER
Feb 2, 2026

2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: JULIAN WALKER

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS | VIRGINIA HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION HENRICO COUNTY

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Feb 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: IRIS JAMETTE LUNDY

VICE PRESIDENT HEALTH IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT | SENTARA HEALTH VIRGINIA BEACH

Dr. Ameya Kulkarni being named Kaiser's executive director.
Jan 15, 2026

Kaiser Permanente names mid-Atlantic medical director

Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States has tapped Dr. Ameya Kulkarni to be its new executive medical director.

Riverside Smithfield Hospital officially opened its doors to patients in January 2026. Photo courtesy Riverside Health
Jan 7, 2026

Riverside opens $300M hospital in Smithfield

Riverside Smithfield Hospital officially opened its doors to patients on Tuesday, giving the region a 24/7 full-service emergency department.

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