The Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below with updates on HIV and Syphilis for Virginia providers.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
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Health Commissioner Update: HIV and Syphilis Updates for Virginia Providers
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SW VCNP Meeting
Hello VCNP-SW and SWVA NHG Members,Join us Saturday, March 7, at 9:00 AM for our upcoming VCNP and SWVA NHG meeting at The Girl and the Raven in Abingdon, VA ☕✨ 380 E Main St. 📍
We will be collecting items for our conference basket, with this year’s theme being Health & Wellness 🧘♀️💚 The raffle basket raises money for a student scholarship to earn their DNP! Members: please bring an item to contribute—think self-care, wellness, or healthy living goodies!
Exciting News!😬
Our SWVA Nurse Honor Guard will be conducting a ceremony at the VCNP Conference on Friday, March 20th at 745 AM prior to the first General Session! This year, our conference is in Reston, VA. We would like all our members to be in the ceremony. Please bring your white nurse honor guard uniform or dress, nursing cap, and cape. Extra caps and capes will be brought by members who have them for others to use. Please confirm that you can come here: SWVA Nurse Honor Guard Conference Ceremony – Fill out form
Remember, you can get your conference swag here at this link. Use code: CONFERENCE2026 for a 10% discount. Plan to wear your VCNP shirt for the PAC Trivia Night!!
We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and enjoying great conversation together. See you there!
Christine Mullins, DNP, FNP-c, CNE, FAANP
SW VCNP PR Officer & SWVA Nurse Honor Guard Coordinator
276-393-5793
chrissymullins3896@icloud.com
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Health Commissioner Update: Updates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below with updates on Virginia Department of Health vaccine recommendations.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
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Evening CE Event: Breast Cancer Survivorship for the Primary Care Provider
Please join us at the Charlottesville Northside Library Meeting Room for an informative evening of continuing education hosted by the VCNP Piedmont Region. We are honored to have our President, Melody Noble, DNP present: “Breast Cancer Survivorship for the Primary Care Provider.”
As a provider specializing in Breast Medical Oncology, she sees firsthand the unique challenges survivors face after their acute treatment ends. This session is designed to bridge the gap between oncology and primary care, providing you with evidence-based strategies to manage long-term side effects and surveillance.
CE Credit: 1.5 contact hours (includes 0.5 pharmacology credits) will be awarded to all participants who complete the post-activity evaluation.
Registration is $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Women’s 4-Miler fund. Zeffy may ask for an optional tip to keep their platform free for nonprofits; this is entirely voluntary and you can select ‘Other’ and enter $0 if you prefer
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Health Commissioner Update: Respiratory Illness and Measles Updates for Virginia
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing information about respiratory illness and measles updates.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
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Jan 2026 Meeting- SW-VCnP
📣 SWVCNP & SWVA Nurse Honor Guard Members!
🗓 Mark your calendars:
Our next monthly meeting is Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9 A.M.
📍 Location:
The Girl and the Raven — Upstairs Room
380 E Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
🧺 To Bring:
1️⃣ Items for our VCNP Conference Basket — Theme: Health & Wellness
2️⃣ All Nurse Honor Guard raffle tickets for the drawing!
We’ll be diving into upcoming events, education initiatives, financial updates, government relations, awards, raffle activities, and group updates. 🤸♀️ We’re ready for fresh, exciting ideas to kick off the new year strong.
🎫🙏 Can’t wait to see everyone there. Let’s make it a great meeting! 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Thank you,
Christine Mullins, PR Officer SW VCNP RegionSWVA Nurse Honor Guard Coordinator
2763935793
Mvz6qa@uvawise.edu
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Health Commissioner Update: Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Recalled Infant Formula
Virginia Department of Health distributed the letter below sharing information on an Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Recalled Infant Formula.
This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.
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PHarmfest Conference 2026
Registration is NOW OPEN
for PharmFest 2026…
Earn 6 Pharmacology CEs
VCNP Piedmont Region PharmFest 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026 • 7 am-4:30pm
Omni Hotel Charlottesville
Agenda Includes:
Treating Chronic Pain with Buprenorphine in Primary Care
Rachel Kon, MD
Iron Deficiency and Anemia: Diagnosis, Presentation and Treatment Strategies
Tammy Tedsen, MSN, AG-ACNP, AOCNP
Geriatrics: De-prescribing Strategies
Matthew Van Dongen, MD
Dementia Care: Updates and treatment strategies
Ava Thomas, MD
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Potpourri for the APP
Stacy Park, MD
Antibiotic Updates for Common Illness: Inpatient and Outpatient Considerations
HyunSun Ko, MSN, FNP-C, APRN-BC
On Time registration through: 1/23/2025
Register HERE: https://piedmontpharmfest.regfox.com/2026
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Piedmont Region NP Week Celebration: 11/13/2025
11/13/2025: NP Week Celebration at Eastwood Farm & Winery (register: https://evite.me/fCmCGYWNXD)
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October Update & November Planning!
🩺 SW-VCNP Members Update & SWVA Nurse Honor Guard
Hello SW-VCNP Members,
We’re excited to share highlights from our October 4th meeting and announce plans for our next gathering. We hope to see all of you there!
🗓 October 4th Meeting Highlights
Nurse Honor Guard
- Membership: 68 members, including 6 student members
- Website: Recently updated
- Services Provided: 15
- Budget: $663.58
- Fundraising: Quilt Raffle underway to support supply purchases
- Upcoming Event: Fall Fling in Clintwood – October 11, 2025
SW-VCNP
- Membership: 23 members
(Reminder: Please renew your membership to stay on our mailing list) - Budget: Reviewed
- Public Relations:
- NP Week planning
- Proclamation template
- Sister Bernie Kenny VCNP Member of the Year Award (nominations by Nov 15, 2025)
- Discussion Topics:
- Full Practice Authority
- Member Spotlights
- NP Week activities
- VCNP Conference & raffle basket (theme: self-care/resilience)
- Legislative reception
- Healing Politics initiative
- President-elect updates
- Lobby Day
- Government relations donations
📅 Upcoming Meeting Details
- Date: November 1, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: The Girl and The Raven
- Address: 380 E Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Guest Speaker Topic: Veterans’ Appreciation
🏆 Nominations Open
SW-VCNP Nurse Practitioner Member of the Year Award
Submit your nomination by November 15, 2025:
👉 Click here to nominateRespectfully submitted,
Christine Mullins, DNP, FNP-c, CNE, FAANP, SW-VCNP PR Officer