VCU Health pays tribute to veterans and service members
A message of gratitude this Veterans Day for team members and patients who have served our country.
November 11, 2026
VCU Health marks Veterans Day by honoring and recognizing the service of veterans and service members. (Getty Images)
By Pete Woody
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, partnership 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, notes the importance of the health system’s commitment to supporting veterans and developing collaborations with the military.
"From serving our nation to serving our mission, veterans know what it means to be driven by purpose," Levy said. "VCU Health is honored to have active and former members of the military on our teams and as trusted colleagues through programs like our Military Civilian Partnership. Working together, we learn from one another to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes for responding to medical emergencies in our health system and abroad. Thank you for your lifelong commitment to serving others."
VCU Health is committed to bridging the gap between military and civilian healthcare standards and is involved in several key initiatives both locally and nationally. The Military Civilian Partnership is designed to foster collaboration between military and civilian healthcare teams and systems, enhancing delivery of care for military service members, veterans, and their families while simultaneously improving care delivery in the civilian sector.
VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center is a partner with the Donor Outreach for Veterans (DOVE) program that helps veterans in need of transplants, while VCU Health and the VCU School of Medicine have a longstanding partnership with the Veterans Health Administration and the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center for training, education and patient care.
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.
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