Monday, May 11, 2026
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VGH Founders Award Winners - Keith and Becky Mossman

Keith Mossman was the first Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation Chair and served as Chair till his passing in October 2010. Keith and Becky knew the importance of giving back to the community and communicating and educating that awareness of giving back.
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VGH Founders Award Winner - Kim Frank

We celebrate Kim Frank and her passion for life, family and her beloved animals. In life Kim Frank lived life fully, exuding strength and focus. For 20 years, Kim worked as the Director of Human Resources for VGH.
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Vinton Fire Department holds a planned burn in Vinton

On Saturday, the Vinton Fire Department held a controlled burn at a house located on the end of East 8th St, in Vinton. The department uses the opportunity to practice extinguishing fires and to train firefighters.
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Vinton Shellsburg Recognizes area Veterans

The annual Veterans Assembly was held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School gymnasium on Thursday, November 11. The high school students escorted each veteran to their seat where a handwritten note waited for them from children in the district.
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VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Denice Stephenson

Denice Stephenson, Licensed Practical Nurse, has served 40 years with Virginia Gay Hospital. Denice has been highlighted in this year's Tree of Lights Annual Campaign booklet.
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VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Mike Riege

Mike Riege served as VGH Administrator for over 26 years from 1992 to Jan. 2019. Virginia Gay Hospital was in terrible financial condition when Mike became the Administrator.
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VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Dean Luze

Dean Luze understands what is meant by community. Who would have guessed a pandemic would occur and everyday resources would come to a halt. The hospital and all of the community all of a sudden was in great need of numerous personal protection supplies that required coordination and skill.
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VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Katherine Ervin

Katherine Ervin served as VGH Board of Director from 1985 to 2003. Kathie’s tenure dealt with numerous major decisions that significantly paved the road to success.