Patients Come First

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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Kris Robey, Violence Intervention Specialist at Carilion Clinic, who joins us for a conversation about how her personal journey has impacted her work, the work of hospital-based violence intervention programs in supporting survivors, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Muhammad “Irfan” Saeed, Kidney Transplant Surgical Director at the VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center, for a conversation about his work, National Minority Donor Awareness Month, the critical need for more living kidney donors, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Arun Sanyal, Director of the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health at VCU Health. Dr. Sanyal is a return guest who joins us to share insight about an exciting new clinical study showing that a medicine approved for use in treating diabetes and obesity has benefits for patients with a particular type of liver disease. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Jay Mitchell, a Norfolk man and Sentara Health patient who suffered a heart attack that resulted in quadruple bypass surgery. He joins us to share his story of diagnosis, surgery, and recovery and to discuss the importance of listening to your body. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.