NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 13, 2024) – The Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living (VHCA-VCAL) is proud to announce that Virginia Health Services President and CEO Mark Klyczek has been selected by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long-term and post-acute care. Klyczek will participate in AHCA/NCAL’s Future Leaders program, which provides year-long training and mentorship for professionals in long-term and post-acute care. He is one of 39 participants selected nationwide.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mark Klyczek to this year’s Future Leaders program,” said Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL. “His dedication and vision for the future of long-term care are what set them apart as a true leader in the making.”

“Mark has already distinguished himself as an exceptional long-term care leader in the Commonwealth. He is a strong advocate for innovative approaches to ensure providers have the resources they need to care for their residents and patients. He is also a champion of apprenticeship and career development programs to grow the workforce needed to care for Virginia’s seniors. His appointment to the Future Leaders program will give him the opportunity to share these strategies more broadly,” said Keith Hare, VHCA-VCAL President and CEO.

About Mark Klyczek

Klyczek has more than 25 years of healthcare experience. He started with VHS in January 2020. Under his leadership, VHS has established a registered apprenticeship program, opened a Dialysis Den in partnership with DaVita at Coliseum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and improved quality care scores. This includes having five communities — The Newport, Northampton and Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers and The Hamilton and The Huntington Assisted Living — receive AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award recognition.

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Prior to joining VHS, the Buffalo, New York-area native worked in several healthcare systems, including almost 10 years with Rochester Regional Health in leadership roles. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and has served in various community and volunteer organizations. Klyczek has published several op-ed pieces locally and presented at national conferences.

“It’s an honor to be selected to this program,” Klyczek said. “I look forward to learning throughout the year-long program and collaborating with my colleagues.”

AHCA/NCAL developed the Future Leaders program in 2004. Selected participants demonstrate both leadership potential and represent the interests of state and national long-term care providers. The program covers the latest theories and practical applications in quality management, customer satisfaction, and leadership. The year-long program kicks off with the “Future Leaders of Long-Term Care in America” Symposium held each year in Washington, D.C.

About VHS

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. We specialize in the continuum of care from active lifestyle independent and assisted senior living communities, to skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Our 1,000+ Team Members are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents. Beyond our thoughtfully maintained communities located throughout the Virginia Peninsula, we offer a full range of personalized skilled health care, outpatient therapy, home care and hospice services by specially trained staff in the comfort and privacy of your home. To learn more, please visit our website at www.vahs.com.

About AHCA/NCAL

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represents more than 14,500 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or post-acute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahcancal.org.