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VHC Health is Proud to Celebrate Melody Dickerson at the 20th Annual Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award Event
Arlington, VA (October 6, 2023) – VHC Health, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is proud to have celebrated Melody Dickerson, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ, FACHE, Senior Vice President for Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at VHC Health, at this year’s Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business event, where she was named a finalist.
This prestigious event and award recognizes women across the Washington, DC metro region who have made a difference in their communities in various sectors and blaze the trail for others. This highly selective group of 25 women was honored in person at the Washington Business Journal’s 20th anniversary celebration.
“There is no better individual suited for this recognition than Melody,” said Chris Lane, President & CEO of VHC Health. “Her tireless dedication to the VHC Health community, particularly lifting up her team of nurses and other healthcare staff, has been instrumental in creating an environment of care and compassion that VHC Health prides itself on.”
As Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at VHC Health, Melody has served as a transformational leader to the health system’s approximately 1,000 nurses and healthcare services staff she oversees. Her work directly influences the VHC Health strategic direction and ensures that patient care service goals and initiatives are aligned to advance organizational success.
“I am grateful to my VHC Health leadership team for nominating me,” said Melody Dickerson. “VHC Health is a unique place to work, and leading my incredible team is the highlight of my day, every day. This recognition honors all of us.”
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About VHC HealthTM: VHC Health provides exceptional medical services as our region’s community health system. Virginia Hospital Center was designated a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. In 2022, the Hospital was selected for an 11th consecutive Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and a 21st consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. Virginia Hospital Center is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – a national network of independent healthcare organizations.
