The Medical Society Of Virginia Foundation
MSVF In The News
July 2008
MSV members and Foundation staff participate in Wise County Health Fair
Several MSV members and two members of the Foundation staff volunteered their time at the annual Wise County Health Fair. This year's fair provided $1.7 million in free health care. Newsweek, among many national and international media outlets, covered the event. To view the story, click: here
MSV members:Dr. Michelle Whitehurst-Cook, Dr. Mike Harper, Dr. Claudette Dalton, and Dr. Gurcharan Kanwal
Foundation staff: Ashley Cunningham and Beth Bortz
MSV Foundation receives Google grant
MSV Foundation was awarded a grant from Google for three free months of Google’s AdWords service. This in-kind advertising is valued at $30,000.
2008-2009 Claude Moore Physician Leadership Institute Fellows Announced
From a very competitive pool of applicants, 20 physicians were selected to participate in the 3rd Class of the Claude Moore Physician Leadership Institute. Learn more...
May 2008
Riverside Medical Group Physician Leadership Training
The Claude Moore Physician Leadership Insititute went on the road to provide training to 22 members of Riverside Medical Group. This training was a customized “Introduction to Physician Leadership” program. This pilot training is being provided through two Saturday workshops on May 31 and September 27, 2008 at the Riverside Health System Corporate Office in Newport News. For more information contact Katy Sawyer at 804.377.1004.
May 31 participants
Physicians Gala tickets on sale
The 2008 Physicians Gala: A Salsa Celebration, will be held at the Williamsburg Lodge on the evening of October 11 in conjuction with the MSV Annual Meeting. Tickets and Sponsorship opportunities available now! Learn more...
Salsa band, Bio Ritmo will provide musical entertainment for the Gala
February 2008
Physician Leadership Institute Applications Available
Applications to be part of the third class of the Claude Moore Physician Leadership Institute are due May 21st. Learn more...
November 2007
MSVF to unveil donor recognition wall
In January 2008, MSVF will establish a permanent donor wall outside of the Board Room at the Medical Society of Virginia’s Headquarters in Richmond. Individuals who have contributed $500 or more to the Foundation’s 2007 Annual Fund (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2007) will be recognized on the wall. Learn more...
October 2007
MSVF & Centra Health present the 2007 Salute to Service Awards
At the Foundation's 6th Annual Gala, five award recipients were recognizing as improving the health of patients both locally and abroad. Learn more...
"Most physician spouses are devoted to making a difference in their communities. Working with the MSV Foundation gives us an opportunity to maximize our impact by joining with a new partner to improve health and quality of life for Virginia's residents.'
-Karen A. Jamison
Emeritus Advisor
MSV Foundation