General News

  • 2023 VCNP Spring Board Meeting

    The 2023 VCNP Spring Board Meeting will be held on May 20, 2023. Board members will be provided additional details as the program approaches. If you have questions, please contact staff.

  • 2023 VCNP Legislation – HB 2183

    VCNP is excited to share HB 2183. Members will receive communications about the status of our bill, as well as requests to connect with legislators to support our bill.

  • Richmond Times-Dispatch: Column, how to fix the doctor supply crunch

    Below is a link to an article by Sally C. Pipes published on January 7, 2023.

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • Health Commissioner Update: Respiratory Illness

    Attached is a letter from Dr. Colin Greene, Virginia State Health Commissioner, which was distributed to practitioners across the Commonwealth as well as to several state medical associations and organizations. 

    This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.

  • Health Commissioner Update: Ugandan Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Update for Virginia

    Attached is a letter from Dr. Colin Greene, Virginia State Health Commissioner, which was distributed to practitioners across the Commonwealth as well as to several state medical associations and organizations. 

    This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.

  • COVID-19 and Monkeypox Updates for Virginia

    Attached is a letter from Dr. Colin Greene, Virginia State Health Commissioner, which was distributed to practitioners across the Commonwealth as well as to several state medical associations and organizations. 

    This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.

  • Health Commissioner Update: Meningococcal Outbreak in Eastern Region

    Attached is a letter from Dr. Colin Greene, Virginia State Health Commissioner, which was distributed to practitioners across the Commonwealth as well as to several state medical associations and organizations. 

    This information is also available on the VDH Resources for Health Care Professionals web page.

  • 2023 VCNP Winter Board of Directors Meeting

    The 2023 VCNP Winter Board of Directors Meeting will be held virtually on Saturday, January 21. Board members will receive additional details by email and the Board packets the week of the meeting.