Patients Come First

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.

Recent Episodes

Patients Come First Podcast - Kevin Johnson

Posted October 19, 2025 • 00:13:34

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Kevin Johnson, a retired teacher and cancer survivor who is active in expanding Man Up...

Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Deepak Talreja

Posted October 12, 2025 • 00:19:29

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features a return guest, Dr. Deepak Talreja, who is a cardiologist with Sentara Health and a real-life...

Patients Come First Podcast - Kyle Dodd

Posted October 6, 2025 • 00:19:15

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Kyle Dodd, a VCU Health heart transplant patient and U.S. Army Veteran who recently represented...

Patients Come First Podcast - Sarah Hale

Posted September 28, 2025 • 00:16:45

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Sarah Hale, a Hospice Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator with Ballad Health, for a...

Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Daniel Cohen

Posted September 21, 2025 • 00:19:38

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Daniel Cohen, Chief of Neurology for Sentara Medical Group, for a conversation about...