On February 17th, SVHEC kicked off its 40th anniversary with a special event honoring our past and charting our future. We celebrated the founders and community partners who had the vision and foresight to establish a higher education presence in Halifax County four decades ago. We also unveiled a portrait of retired executive director, Dr. Betty H. Adams who served honorably for 16 years, and oversaw a period of tremendous programmatic growth and facility expansion.

Help save a life by donating blood during the American Red Cross Blood Drive at SVHEC on March 17th from 10am to 2pm. March is Red Cross Month, and individuals who donate during the month will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Make an appointment to donate by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and searching for HEC.

Danville Community College will offer the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program at SVHEC spring 2026. This short-term, hands-on training program prepares students for rewarding careers in healthcare. Ready to make a positive impact in your community? Call 434-572-5499 or 434-572-5452 to learn more.

On February 24th, SVHEC hosted a workforce development roundtable discussion with Virginia Economic Development Partnership Senior VP, Megan Healy. Community leaders in business, industry, and education discussed a range of topics including positioning industry for growth, emerging innovations, and aligning the education and talent pipelines.
Pictured left to right: Dr. Nettie Simon-Owens, SVHEC Senior Chief; Megan Healy, Senior Vice-President of Talent & Workforce Strategy, VEDP, Rachel O'Brien, Director of Talent & Workforce Initiatives, VEDP; Dr. Charlette Woolridge, SVHEC Executive Director

Members of the Campus Connect Club@SVHEC spent the afternoon spreading a little extra love in our community by visiting residents at Commonwealth Assisted Living to pass out Valentine treats and share smiles. Small gestures can make a big difference.