Meeting was at Cork and Table discussing Wegovy. Our philanthropy project “I Support Girls” lead to the collection and delivery of a large donation of feminine hygiene supplies, bras and underwear. Any NPs who are free for the photo op when we hand the donation over are welcome to meet at Ferry Farm Wellness 11/15/25
Meeting was at Foode on Tezpire for severe asthma. Speaker was Dr Mozena of Allergy and Asthma Partners in Fredericksburg. Our philanthropy project this fall will be the ‘I Support Girls’ campaign. Feminine products, money, underwear and bras can be donated either at our November meeting or at the Ferry Farm Wellness office. Consider sending
Dr Argento, Endocrinologist from Maryland Endocrine and Diabetes Center, Columbia MD spoke on Mounjaro- sponsored y Lilly. This was held at Orofino. October meeting will be on asthma with Dr Mozena November meeting- what do we want to do for NP week? December meeting- do we want to have a holiday gathering? A Saturday date
The meeting was hosted by Ubrelvy and Qulipta at Orofino’s to discuss treatment for daily and episodic migraine. 8/23/25 is the Night of 1000 Pies to benefit Empowerhouse, the local domestic violence shelter. Several members are making pies and Kelly, Robin, Carrie and Tiffany plan to attend. 9 weeks left of FNP school for Carrie-
Our treasurer Tiffany Simmons, took a job at VCU and will resign from her local position 9/2025. We will need to find a replacement for her treasurer position since she will be living and working in Richmond. Cherie will check with her employer, and finding no barrier to accepting the treasurer position, will work with
Monthly meeting was held at Brocks and sponsored by Sandoz to discuss Biosimilar science and pharmaceuticals. These are therapeutic protein products similar to it’s reference biologic product with similar structure, function, pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety. To increase attendance at the local meetings, support our local NPs and generate interest in our state VCNP, several ideas
Dr Elias of Virginia Interventional Vascular Associates spoke on embolization to treat hemorrhoids, uterine fibroids, prostate enlargement. They do vascular ultrasounds, treat varicose veins, spider veins, restless leg, PAD and provide dialysis access care. Our president is now Hishani Perera, we thank Rachel Farrar for the past 2 years plus of guidance as our president.
PR report- Gear store is open. Go to the VCNP website to access NP wear. Requesting volunteers to get together a basket for the VCNP conference this year. Government relations- Lobby day was a success with 5 participants from our local area in attendance. Still working on pay parity with midwives now, and an anti
Our holiday gathering will be at Basilico New York Deli on 12/12/24. The address is 7013 Harrison Rd Fredericksburg VA 22407. Bring an NP colleague, even if they are not a member of the VCNP (yet)! Bring an NP student! Bring a prospective NP student! All are welcome. Dinner will be pay for your own
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
