As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I have seen how our current healthcare provider shortage is impacting the daily lives of patients and their health outcomes... It was an honor to join the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and a group of health educators this morning to discuss ways in which we

As a geriatric nurse practitioner who spent years working in memory care, I understand the role caregivers play in supporting patients with dementia. It was a privilege to meet with families from the Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter to discuss how we can

The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) Child Advocacy Center provides forensic, mental health, and advocacy services to children who have experienced abuse or trauma. In 2023 alone, they cared for over 2,500 children in partnership with our local law enforcement. Our office secured $375,000 in federal

Yesterday my team and I sat down with providers and other leadership staff from the Hampton VA Medical Center Office of Community Care. We discussed some of the issues we have heard recently from veterans including long wait times for appointments and community care referrals

Putting meals on our table with food grown in America is a matter of national security...! This week I headed up to the Eastern Shore for a roundtable with the Virginia Farm Bureau and for a tour of Evans Farms in Accomack County! It was important to hear directly from the agricultural

Today is Bring Your Kids to Work Day...! My day is always better when any (or all!) of my four awesome kids get to visit me at the Capitol! Thank you to everyone who was able to bring their kids to their jobs today and show them what work looks like…!

April is the month of the military child! As a military child myself - and the mother of four military children - I’m well aware of the challenges that our military children face; their sacrifices do not go unnoticed or unappreciated! #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #MaintainingStrength

It was awesome to see so many friendly faces at yesterday's AANA Mid Year Assembly Hill Kickoff Event...! Nurse anesthetists play an invaluable role in providing exceptional healthcare and I am proud to advocate for full practice authority for them in Congress. It was an

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. who served the residents of New Jersey proudly for more than 10 years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and constituents at this time.
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The rise in antisemitism over the past week on college campuses across the nation must STOP…! The hatred and intolerance that is occurring is the antithesis of what America stands for and it's beyond time for university administrations to put an end to it.

It's always a good day on the Eastern Shore of Virginia...! Thank you to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science for the tour of your Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague yesterday. It was awesome to hear about the important work you are doing to study and preserve our marine ecosystems!

Read the latest Weekly Debrief with highlights from a busy last week...! #118Congress #VA02 #GettingThingsDone
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Wishing all those who observe the beginning of Passover this evening a meaningful celebration of the Feast of Unleavened Bread… #HappyPassover #ChagSameach #VA02

Virginia’s Second District is home to some of our country’s most scenic shorelines, beautiful public lands, and incredible wildlife...! It is up to us to take care of the world we live in….! Happy Earth Day!! #EarthDay #VA02