Published on Feb 5, 2026
Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed David E. Brown, D.C. as the Director of the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP). Dr. Brown returns to DHP after two previous terms as Director, serving under former Governors Ralph Northam and Terry McAuliffe.
Published on Jan 6, 2026
The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) and its Healthcare Workforce Data Center (HWDC) have unveiled three newly updated interactive dashboards designed to inform, inspire, and empower healthcare workforce planning across the Commonwealth. These tools provide data-driven insights into healthcare supply and demand, behavioral health trends, and career pathways for students.
Published on Mar 21, 2025
The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) has issued a reminder regarding scams targeting health care professionals.
Published on Aug 11, 2025
Over the past three years, DHP has accelerated licensing, expanded career pathways, and modernized data systems to better support health professionals and the patients they serve. These are just a few recent highlights—the list does not capture everything, but it reflects the impact we are proud to share.
Published on May 30, 2024
Read the recently published article about Virginia’s dental workforce in the Virginia Journal of Public Health.
Published on Apr 24, 2025
The Journal of Nursing Regulation released its signature report, the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey, which is a multi-state collaboration effort including contribution from DHP’s Healthcare Workforce Development Center staff. The report aligns closely with trends in Virginia’s nursing workforce.
Published on Jul 17, 2025
The Department of Health Professions staff tracked more than 80 legislative developments during the 2025 General Assembly Session that would potentially affect stakeholders, ranging from health professional studies and workgroups to updated regulatory requirements. More than forty bills were approved that impact licensed Virginia health practitioners, the public, and the 13 health regulatory boards. Most become effective July 1, 2025.
Published on Dec 16, 2024
DHP and other state agency partners launch BeTheChange.Virginia.gov. The new site features career pathways, educational resources, and job listings in the behavioral and mental health workforce. The site targets students and young adults to fill these critical workforce shortages.