Virginia Association of Central Service

About Us

Virginia Association of Central Services came into being as a means of identifying and unifying Central Services personnel professionally within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VACS’ goal is to work as an advocate for the promotion of educational and professional growth to members and associates.

Our Mission: to identify and unify Central Services personnel professionally within the Commonwealth. To promote personal education and provide guidelines for professional growth.

During the year, we offer seminars and vendor fairs with continuing educational value to Central Service personnel. We strive to meet the needs of Central Service professionals to promote their status as technical professionals in a rapidly evolving field of health care. Please take this opportunity to learn about us as an association and of upcoming events. We hope you will find our services beneficial to your personnel professional needs.

WEBSITE

www.vacsweb.net

Board of Directors

President Reginald Barnes Sentara

President-Elect Tina Groves Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Treasurer Shelby Nerness Sentara Leigh Surgical Center

Secretary Diane Carl Surgical Suites of Coastal Virginia

Board Member Tina Tignor Richmond VAMC

Board Member Rene Welz Riverside Walter Reed

Board Member Shamu Anthony VCU

Board Member Michelle Ermitano Sentara Norfolk General

Upcoming Meetings

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