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Published on February 23, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sarita Rhodes-Vivour Honored with Virginia Business’s Black Business Leaders Award


Arlington, VA (February 23, 2026) –VHC Health, a community-based health system serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is proud to announce that Sarita Rhodes-Vivour, Associate Vice President of Acute Care Services at VHC Health, has been named a recipient of Virginia Business’s fourth Annual Black Business Leaders Awards, recognizing her transformative leadership and far-reaching impact in healthcare.

This award recognizes Black business leaders who have long shaped Virginia’s economic and cultural landscape, driving progress across industries and communities, with contributions that exemplify resilience, innovation, and excellence.

“Being honored among such remarkable leaders is truly inspiring, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and our communities,” said Rhodes-Vivour. “This honor reflects not just my work, but the dedication of the incredible teams I have the privilege to lead. Together, we are advancing patient care and supporting our communities.”

Sarita has spent her career shaping healthcare in ways that touch both patients and team members behind the scenes. At VHC Health, she has led complex initiatives that elevate patient care, streamline operations, and inspire nursing teams to reach their fullest potential. Her leadership extends far beyond the hospital walls, she champions community programs that tackle homelessness, hunger, and healthcare access, and she invests deeply in mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Melody Dickerson, Senior Vice President, Hospital Operations & Chief Nursing Officer at VHC Health, added, “We are proud to see Sarita honored with this prestigious award. Her vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to patients, staff, and communities exemplify the very best of our healthcare system and make a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come.”

Sarita’s award underscores her extraordinary contributions to healthcare, leadership development, and community advancement, celebrating a career defined not only by professional achievement but by service, mentorship, and lasting positive impact.

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About VHC Health:
VHC Health® is an independent, not-for-profit, 548-bed health system serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, anchored by a nationally recognized top teaching hospital. We deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology. With a growing network of primary and specialty care locations, we make healthcare more accessible for our community. Consistently recognized as a leading health system in Virginia, VHC Health has earned numerous awards and proudly holds the Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.