Monthly Archives: October 2024

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.