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Philanthropist Jane Batten. Photo courtesy William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
Jul 1, 2026

Formerly VWU, Batten University acquires Sentara College of Health Sciences

Batten University, formerly Virginia Wesleyan University, announced Wednesday that it acquired Sentara College of Health Sciences.

Family ACA health insurance for Richmond restaurateur Lester Johnson rose by nearly $300 a month in 2026. Photo by Shandell Taylor
Jun 30, 2026

Expiration of ACA tax credits strains pocketbooks

Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace premiums rose over 20% after enhanced federal tax credits expired, causing a 22.6% enrollment drop and higher costs for many.

Photos by Wes Battoclette
Harrison Street Medical Office Portfolio
Jun 30, 2026

Harrison Street Medical Office Portfolio

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Virginia Baptist Hospital. Photo courtesy Centra Health
Jun 30, 2026

Centra reveals possibilities for Virginia Baptist Hospital redevelopment

Centra Health shared two potential plans to redevelop Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg into a mixed-use community.

Michael Cole. Photo courtesy Sentara Health Plan
Jun 26, 2026

Sentara Health Plans president hired

Sentara Health Plans names Michael Cole president. Former Regence executive succeeds retiring leader Colin Drozdowski.

Tammy Snyder has been named CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center. Photo courtesy UVA Health
Jun 15, 2026

UVA Health University Medical Center names new CEO

Tammy Snyder will become CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center Aug. 3, bringing 15 years of experience in patient care operations.

Patients’ favorites
Jun 8, 2026

13 rural hospitals in Virginia at risk of closure, new report finds

Thirteen of Virginia's 36 rural hospitals are at risk of closure in a new report from the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care.

Emily Holliman. Photo courtesy Kaiser Permanente
Jun 4, 2026

Kaiser Permanente appoints permanent president of mid-Atlantic region

Kaiser Permanente announced Tuesday that it has appointed Emily Holliman as president of its mid-Atlantic states region.

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO suddenly departs role
Jun 2, 2026

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO suddenly departs role

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare President and CEO Reese Jackson is no longer serving in the role after a decade leading the organization.

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital in Lynchburg. Photo courtesy Centra Health
Jun 2, 2026

Centra Health to lay off about 90 employees, offer 35 of them open jobs

Centra Health plans layoffs affecting about 90 employees as the health system adapts to "significant pressures facing healthcare providers."

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