This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Michael Lewis, Vice President of Policy for the American Association of People with Disabilities, for a conversation about his work and personal experience with cerebral palsy, the history of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Disability Pride Month, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Michael Lewis

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Amanda Feaster, a nurse with Valley Health’s Shenandoah Memorial Hospital who is a former paramedic with Valley Medical Transport. She joins us for a conversation about her work, her career journey from EMS to bedside care, and more.  Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Amanda Feaster

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Kimberly Green, Director of Acute Care Services at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. Earlier this year, she joined the podcast to discuss Chesapeake Regional’s innovative Nurse Draft Day workforce recruitment program. On this episode, we highlight an upcoming workforce event at Chesapeake for neurology nurses called Brunch and Brainwaves. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Kimberly Green

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Luis Dominguez, a board-certified internist from VHC Health in Arlington. Dr. Dominguez specializes in chronic disease management, organ compromise and failure, medical complexity, mental health, and migraines. He joins us for a conversation about his work, as well as recent advancements in early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Luis Dominguez

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Tom Farley, an author, speaker, and advocate for mental health and addiction treatment who will deliver keynote remarks at the 2025 Virginia Behavioral Health Summit scheduled for September 25 in Richmond. Our conversation covers the story of Tom Farley’s recovery and advocacy, his work to share the lessons and legacy of his departed brother, actor and comedian Chris Farley, and previews his remarks at the behavioral health summit. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Tom Farley

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features former Virginia Delegate Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Attorney General, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key health policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting in Virginia begins Sept. 19. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Jay Jones

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, the Republican nominee for Attorney General, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Jason Miyares

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features businessman and broadcaster John Reid, the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - John Reid

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia state Senator Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic for Lieutenant Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Ghazala Hashmi

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee for Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.


VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Winsome Earle-Sears

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Michael Lewis

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