Our Mission
The VCU Health System is committed to improving the quality of and access to patient care in Central Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth by:
- Providing superior, compassionate, and innovative patient care to improve the health of all members of the communities we serve.
- Educating the health-care professionals of tomorrow, health-care providers of today and the community at large.
- Advancing the generation, dissemination, and application of biomedical research.
The VCU Health System comprises nearly 200 specialty areas, many of national and international note. In addition to multidisciplinary centers for cancer, cardiology, neurosurgery, and transplantation, the VCUHS offers virtually every form of contemporary medical service. In particular, the VCUHS has received international recognition for early diagnosis and treatment of chest pain and strokes, organ transplant, head and spinal cord trauma research, burn and wound healing, neonatal intensive care, and genetic research, as well as cancer research, treatment, and rehabilitation.
We invite you to learn more about our Centers of Excellence and our specialized services by clicking the links below:
Centers of Excellence