Nurse for 70 Years at U.Va. | Charlottesville News

Betty Phillips, a 90-year-old nurse at U.Va. Health, celebrates 70 years of service at the institution where she was born—inspired by her grandmother and fueled by unwavering dedication. From caring for TB patients in the 1950s to earning her nursing degree in the 1970s while raising three kids, Betty balanced ambition with heart. Named Charlottesville’s “Woman of the Year” in 1971 while pregnant, she’s remained a community pillar, now working “brain days” at the Plastic Surgery Clinic, still building deep connections and finding profound meaning in every patient interaction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/871172d84c95348e