Richmond Times-Dispatch NP Week editorial
VCNP Richmond Region president Jeremy Kellems, MSN, NP-C, celebrates NP Week and recognizes the value of NP-delivered care in his Richmond Times-Dispatch opinion piece.
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Olivia Newby’s letter to the editor
VCNP President Dr. Olivia Newby shared her thoughts about a recent article in the Virginian-Pilot, “Patients in peril: Demand for medical services grows in Virginia but number of doctors doesn’t.” “Based on physician shortage trends, making NPs part of the solution will be essential to the health of all of Virginia’s citizens.”
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Volunteers needed
The Health Wagon’s Move Mountains Medical Mission is looking for volunteers at the event in Wise, VA from Aug. 15-24. If you’re able to help, visit https://thehealthwagon.org. The Blue Ridge Free Clinic is seeking provider volunteers for its Monday/Thursday morning and Tuesday evening clinics. Contact admin@blueridgefreeclinic.org. Remote Area Medical needs volunteers for Virginia-area clinics –…
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New nationwide crisis hotline
Beginning July 16, a new nationwide response system will be available for anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis. The number for the new national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline is 988. Note that this number is not yet active in all parts of the country. Individuals can also call…
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Licensure changes coming July 1
Requirements for autonomous practice licensure are reverting to the 5-year experience requirement on July 1. Piedmont Region members Brooke Bailey and Kathryn Reid discuss the benefits of autonomous practice licensure and urge NPs to apply before regulations change in this UVAToday article.
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Noteworthy NPs
Congratulations to these VCNP members on their recent accomplishments! Tidewater Region member Deborah Gray was selected from over 200 previous U.S. Fulbright faculty scholars and researchers who applied to serve as a U.S. Fulbright Alumni Ambassador. Dr. Gray served as a Fulbright Scholar in 2018 and worked with the University of Botswana and the World…