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Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU consistently ranked among best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

September 15, 2026 CHoR is named to the national publication’s 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals list in six specialties. View Story
Aerial view of the CHoR children's tower with the U.S. News and World Report Best Children's Hospital Badge for 2026-2027

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Aerial view of the CHoR children's tower with the U.S. News and World Report Best Children's Hospital Badge for 2026-2027

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU consistently ranked among best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:04:00 EDT
View from on top of a doctor's desk. There are glasses, a note pad, pens and also a red book with the word

Important changes coming to Virginia Medicaid Expansion coverage

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:47:00 EDT
Doctor shows patient a replica of a liver.

New research reveals survodutide’s liver benefits may go beyond weight loss

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:01:00 EDT
Students at a desk looking at researching on a laptop

VCU and Central Virginia VA receive $1.2 million NIH grant to train scholars in big data medicine

September 9, 2026
Three VCU students stand together, two of them are in medical white coats signifying that they are in medical school.

Paying it forward: Student interest group helps VCU undergrads navigate the path to medical school

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:30:00 EDT
Midsection of woman taking a pill out of a blister pack while standing in a kitchen.

Hormone therapy use for hot flashes and night sweats in peri- and early postmenopause linked to lower cardiovascular risk in women

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:52:00 EDT
Dr. Wu looking at a presentation on a laptop computer.

Breaking the stigma: Future physicians learn to provide compassionate care to patients with eating disorders

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:52:00 EDT
Cropped photo of unrecognizable female patient at check up in clinic with doctor pressing stethoscope to her chest

Amyloidosis treatments: Heart specialist shares insights on the latest advancements and research

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:32:00 EDT
Female dermatologist consulting patient in clinic and examining skin

Understanding eczema: A board-certified dermatologist answers common questions

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:42:00 EDT
man looking a scans of the brain on a computer from MRI

Innovative VCU research lab reopens with scanner upgrade and new avenues for brain and metabolic imaging

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:58:00 EDT
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In The Media

New data challenge long-held assumption about high blood pressure in women

September 14, 2026

Menopause may not drive rising pulse pressure and midlife aortic stiffness in women

September 14, 2026

Patients Come First Podcast – Dr. Josue Chery

September 14, 2026

VDH shines light on sickle cell disease during awareness month

September 11, 2026

The new malpractice fault lines in spine surgery

September 10, 2026

Hormone Therapy for Hot Flashes May Protect Heart Health

September 10, 2026

Hormone Therapy For Menopause Might Have Heart Health Benefits

September 10, 2026

What an obesity medicine specialist eats in a day

September 8, 2026

What is an AED? How to use one during a cardiac arrest

September 8, 2026

‘I’m a Neurologist—This Is the One Diet Trend I Beg My Patients To Avoid

September 3, 2026
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Inspiring Stories

Three VCU students stand together, two of them are in medical white coats signifying that they are in medical school.

Paying it forward: Student interest group helps VCU undergrads navigate the path to medical school

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:30:00 EDT
Dr. Wu looking at a presentation on a laptop computer.

Breaking the stigma: Future physicians learn to provide compassionate care to patients with eating disorders

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:52:00 EDT
VCU Health patient Ericka looks at a blood pressure cuff for her reading. Her dog sits on the coach looking at her.

VCU Health Hospital at Home makes patient feel like her ‘healthcare was truly important’

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:10:00 EDT
Two doctors with headphones protecting their ears stand outside of a medical center at the Richmond Raceway.

At the Richmond Raceway with VCU Health’s event medicine team

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:34:00 EDT
Margaret with Elsa

Volunteer with therapy dog reflects on 10 years of service with Dogs on Call

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:01:00 EDT
Dr. Landers and Dr. Hackney sit on a couch and smile.

Breast cancer patient leaves a lasting legacy by honoring her compassionate doctor

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:27:00 EDT
Color picture from 1977 of pediatrics nurse practitioners standing outside of a building.

How VCU shaped the education and profession of nurse practitioners

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:23:00 EDT
Chal and Catherine smile in rain coats in front of a waterfall.

‘It felt like a miracle’: Patient with Parkinson’s disease able to hug again thanks to VCU Health

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:41:00 EDT
Dr. Kimbrough stands in the front of a class holding weights.

At the Heart of Health: Pediatrician dances with delight at the opportunity to keep kids – and adults – healthy

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:13:00 EDT
three women standing next to each other holding an award.

CHoR child life specialist Heather Rossi receives prestigious national award

July 21, 2026
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News Releases

Aerial view of the CHoR children's tower with the U.S. News and World Report Best Children's Hospital Badge for 2026-2027

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU consistently ranked among best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:04:00 EDT
Midsection of woman taking a pill out of a blister pack while standing in a kitchen.

Hormone therapy use for hot flashes and night sweats in peri- and early postmenopause linked to lower cardiovascular risk in women

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:52:00 EDT
Female doctor examines the heart of a female cancer patient

New research finds depression and stress — not just heart function — drive long-term fatigue for breast cancer survivors

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:53:00 EDT
Drone with AED on the grass

VCU-led study will dispatch drones with AEDs for 911 calls in James City County

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:14:00 EDT
VCU Medical Center named number one hospital in Virginia by US News and World Report

U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:41:00 EDT
Dr. Monica Baskin standing with arms folded in a white in a lab.

Monica L. Baskin, Ph.D., named director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:36:00 EDT
Woman standing at podium

VCU Health names president for future Chesterfield hospital

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:01:00 EDT
Dr. Denby smiles while wearing a pink sweater and floral patterned blouse.

VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital names new chief nursing officer

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:18:00 EDT
Doctor holds digital image of liver

New study reveals turbocharged GLP-1 drug helps shed body weight and fat in the liver

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:31:00 EDT
David Limbrick wears blue scrubs while standing in a hallway with a lot of windows.

Large-scale clinical trial provides long-sought answers for treating Chiari malformation and syringomyelia

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:12:00 EDT
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Health and Wellness

Cropped photo of unrecognizable female patient at check up in clinic with doctor pressing stethoscope to her chest

Amyloidosis treatments: Heart specialist shares insights on the latest advancements and research

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:32:00 EDT
Cancer patient has heart checked by doctor

A patient guide to cardio-oncology: Cancer care and heart health

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:59:00 EDT
Close-up of hands preparing a GLP-1 injection pen, a treatment for weight management and diabetes.

GLP-1 medication safety: How to avoid accidental dosing errors

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:24:00 EDT
female patient smiles and shakes hands with the doctor

The Overlooked Hormone: How VCU Health experts are rewriting the narrative on estrogen and aging

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:42:00 EDT
man sitting on a sofa in the living room at home and touching his knee

Can you avoid hip and knee replacements?

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:15:00 EDT
Black and white spotted mosquito on the surface of water

West Nile virus 101: Symptoms and signs of the mosquito-borne illness

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:42:00 EDT
Female home healthcare providers checks patient's vital signs

What is cardiac amyloidosis? Heart specialist answers questions about symptoms and testing

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 EDT
Dr. Brett Goodloe smiles while holding a baseball in front of the VCU Ram logo

How to avoid common throwing injuries in baseball

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:34:00 EDT
Dr. Sterling wears a grey suit

Creator reflects on developing FIB-4 Index for liver disease

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:50:00 EDT
Woman wears a facemask because of bad air quality

Wildfires, poor air quality concerns for your lungs

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 EDT
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Community Impact

Two doctors with headphones protecting their ears stand outside of a medical center at the Richmond Raceway.

At the Richmond Raceway with VCU Health’s event medicine team

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:34:00 EDT
Students look at a medical helicopter and perform a mock surgery in a staged operating room

How hospital-based summer camps can build a pipeline for the rural healthcare workforce

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:26:00 EDT
Color picture from 1977 of pediatrics nurse practitioners standing outside of a building.

How VCU shaped the education and profession of nurse practitioners

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:23:00 EDT
Darrell Anderson on stage with individuals as he receives his award

Healing trauma, inside and outside the hospital walls

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:08:00 EDT
Older woman speaking with nurse in her home.

Funding for Virginia Memory Project included in state budget

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:53:00 EDT
Dental students assisting high schooler with dental equipment.

Summit introduces Richmond-area students to dental careers

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:53:00 EDT
A group of medical residents, faculty and staff from VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital stand together smiling for a photo beneath a park pavilion.

Training the next generation of doctors to meet rural healthcare needs

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:38:00 EDT
Kids and CHoR representatives at the park

A day at the park combines free and fun educational activities to teach kids how to keep themselves safe

June 23, 2026
Marconi in front of fridge in a lab.

VCU pioneer in Lyme disease puts another tick-borne menace in his sights

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 EDT
A hospital volunteer speaks to high school students about the risks and consequences of impaired driving.

Project IMPACT: VCU Health’s program to curb impaired driving expands to Southside Virginia schools

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:34:00 EDT
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