<p>This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Commissioner Daryl Washington, the recently appointed leader of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). He joins us for a conversation about his career in community-based behavioral health, public demand for mental health and substance use treatment services, his vision for DBHDS, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to <a href="mailto:pcfpodcast@vhha.com">pcfpodcast@vhha.com</a> or contact on <a href="x.com/VirginiaHHA">X (Twitter)</a> or <a href="www.instagram.com/virginiahha">Instagram</a> using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.</p>

Patients Come First Podcast - Alyssa Leimberger

The Patients Come First Podcast is presented by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. Each episode will feature people in the health care community whose work is focused on enhancing patient experience, whether through direct care, medical research, or other efforts. Send questions, comments, or feedback to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on our social channels @VirginiaHHA using the hashtag #PatientsComeFirst.