A message of gratitude: VCU Health pays tribute to veterans and service members
VCU Health is proud to provide care and employ to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
November 11, 2025
Veterans Day was originally recognized as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I. The federal holiday was changed in the 1950s to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars. (Getty Images)
By Pete Woody and Sara McCloskey-Nieves
Hundreds of VCU Health employees have served or are active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. As Veterans Day is recognized this week, we share our gratitude for veterans, service members and their families for their unwavering dedication to the country, the community and our patients.
Through training, programs and research, VCU Health is a leader in improving clinical care for both veteran and civilian patients. Marlon Levy, M.D., MBA, CEO of VCU Health System and senior vice president for VCU Health Sciences, notes the importance of the health system and Virgina Commonwealth University’s commitment to supporting veterans and developing collaborations with the military.
“Veterans Day is important to us as an organization because veterans and active-duty members are part of our teams. We honor the sacrifices they have made to serve our country and are grateful for their continued commitment to others by delivering compassionate care and meeting our mission,” Levy said. “Moreover, both the health system and the university have a strong relationship with the Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System, where we see tremendous cross-pollination among learners and teachers from the two organizations, making them essential to our community.
VCU Health is committed to bridging the gap between military and civilian health care standards and is involved in several key initiatives both locally and nationally, including VCU Medical Center’s Military-Civilian Partnership, VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center’s work with Donor Outreach for Veterans (DOVE) and the university's Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program. VCU School of Medicine also has a longstanding partnership with the Veterans Health Administration and the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Veterans play a vital role in all areas of VCU Health on a daily basis. Recognizing and supporting that contribution to the health system is important all year, but especially on Veterans Day.
“VCU Health is proud to both employ and provide care to those who have served,” Levy said.
