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Giving together: One Virginia couple’s journey through living organ donation

April 15, 2026 Moved to help strangers in need, Rick and Tracey Ridpath became living organ donors – giving multiple people a second chance at life. View Story

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Rick and Tracey sit on a rock on top of a mountain

Giving together: One Virginia couple’s journey through living organ donation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:54:00 EDT

female patient at check up in clinic with doctor pressing stethoscope to her chest

Clinical trial results show weight loss drug reduces the risk of heart and liver diseases in people with obesity

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:05:00 EDT

Teenage holding a football in one hand and basketball in the other.

Myles is now back in action after being temporarily sidelined by a debilitating knee injury

VCU researchers stand with two Dogs on Call volunteers and therapy dog

'Ruff on Lyme' event raises awareness of disease prevention for canines and the positive impact of VCU research

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:51:00 EDT

Beer bottles in multiple colors

Alcohol-related liver disease may be twice as common as previously thought

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:24:00 EDT

Young woman hugging and comforting mother on sofa at home

How VCU Health is helping the sandwich generation

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:00 EDT

Dr. Chery paints at his home studio

At the Heart of Health: VCU Health surgeon keeps a pulse on painting masterpieces

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:09:00 EDT

VCU rises to No. 69 in U.S News & World Report’s new ranking of the nation’s top public universities

VCU School of the Arts is ranked No. 2 in the nation among graduate schools

Three VCU Health Pauley Heart Center team members pose for a photo in scrubs

VCU Health Pauley Heart Center first in Virginia to assess new therapy to prevent stroke

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:42:00 EDT

Side shot of a range of cars

Upcoming changes to patient and visitor parking at VCU Medical Center

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:55:00 EDT

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In The Media

Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Words & Wisdom to feature ‘Hamilton’ star Miguel Cervantes

Metastatic Kidney Cancer Survival Rates: What You Need to Know

Consider Kids’ Sports Gear as a Source of Contact Dermatitis

Target 7: Recovering addict’s warning about 7-OH “It’s truly destroying people’s lives”

New Virginia law eliminates out-of-pocket costs for additional breast cancer tests

Tick-Borne Disease Linked to Red Meat Allergy Is a Growing Health Risk

Treatment Options for Metastatic and Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma

Which hair loss treatments really work? Here's what dermatologists say

Richmond ranks 6th in best U.S. cities for families with children

Health systems build out outpatient centers, freestanding ERs

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Inspiring Stories

Rick and Tracey sit on a rock on top of a mountain

Giving together: One Virginia couple’s journey through living organ donation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:54:00 EDT

Teenage holding a football in one hand and basketball in the other.

Myles is now back in action after being temporarily sidelined by a debilitating knee injury

Dr. Chery paints at his home studio

At the Heart of Health: VCU Health surgeon keeps a pulse on painting masterpieces

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:09:00 EDT

Shadows of doctors figures in front of a quote behind a yellow background.

A doctor’s dose of inspiration: Injecting the 'why' of the work

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:30:00 EDT

Group picture of the class of 2026

Class of 2026 celebrates Match Day

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:58:00 EDT

Baby Kamryn held up by a nurse in his NICU crib

From rural delivery to Level 4 NICU: 30‑week preemie born during Winter Storm Fern

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:43:00 EDT

Kamryn lays in crib

Going the distance to take care of a premature baby, born 10 weeks early in an ice storm, nearly 80 miles away

Joe and Dr. Cheatham on the VCU basketball court at the Stuart C. Siegel Center

Former basketball player reflects on care from VCU Health Sports Medicine before A-10 win

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:10:00 EDT

Nurses with patients and their parents in room.

Crossing continents for the muscular dystrophy care Yug needed at CHoR

Little girl in light pink dress holding up a robot toy.

Despite living with a painful condition, Amari spreads joy everywhere she goes

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News Releases

female patient at check up in clinic with doctor pressing stethoscope to her chest

Clinical trial results show weight loss drug reduces the risk of heart and liver diseases in people with obesity

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:05:00 EDT

VCU researchers stand with two Dogs on Call volunteers and therapy dog

'Ruff on Lyme' event raises awareness of disease prevention for canines and the positive impact of VCU research

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:51:00 EDT

Three VCU Health Pauley Heart Center team members pose for a photo in scrubs

VCU Health Pauley Heart Center first in Virginia to assess new therapy to prevent stroke

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:42:00 EDT

VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital scores four-star rating on Forbes’ first 'Top Hospitals’ list

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:52:00 EDT

Small white tiles filled with radiation are inserted into the brain where a tumor is removed

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is first-in-market to offer brachytherapy brain tumor surgery

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:25:00 EDT

Dr. Delzell smiles in a black suit and red bowtie

VCU Health names designated institutional officer

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:35:00 EDT

Dr. Levy and President Rao signing construction beam

VCU Health ‘top offs’ ambulatory surgery center and medical office building in Chesterfield

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:44:00 EST

Leaders from VCU Health, VCU, the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Transportation cut ribbon to the newly installed pedestrian bridge.

VCU Health cuts ribbon on new pedestrian bridge

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:47:00 EST

Team member gathered around the enterance for the ribbon cutting

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is now home to Virginia’s first milk depot

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:42:00 EST

Therapy dog sits on bed with a patient

Therapy dogs reduce loneliness in hospitalized psychiatric patients, VCU research finds

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:49:00 EST

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Health and Wellness

Young woman hugging and comforting mother on sofa at home

How VCU Health is helping the sandwich generation

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:00 EDT

Older man with a cane holding the hand of a caregiver

What’s the latest on Alzheimer’s disease? VCU Health expert shares insights

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:54:00 EDT

Male patient underwent MRI of brain and is consulting with hospital neurologist doctor.

How to recognize and prevent traumatic brain injuries

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:35:00 EDT

Colorectal cancer, doctor holding intestine colon human model.

A doctor’s guide to colorectal cancer

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:51:00 EDT

Doctor explaining changes in ovaries to patient on artificial model of uterus and showing ultrasound picture

Is it endometriosis? When to go to the doctor for painful periods

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:28:00 EDT

Table set with variety of color fruits, vegetables and meat

What foods to avoid to reduce your risk of chronic diseases, cancer

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:07:00 EDT

A variety of cleaning products on display

How to safely clean your home with household products

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:30:00 EST

A middle-aged Black woman undergoes a scalp examination by a dermatologist

A dermatologist’s guide to hair loss treatments

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:03:00 EST

Clock in the middle of a field of buttercup yellow flowers

How to beat the clock: Daylight savings advice from a sleep expert

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:05:00 EST

Man and woman in the gym, taking a selfie on a phone camera

Can social media help you reach your health goals?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:48:00 EST

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Community Impact

A physician’s assistant checks a patient’s heartbeat.

How VCU Health Pauley Heart Center is expanding access to advanced heart care

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:42:00 EDT

A group of older women around a table in conversation.

New shared-meal project aims to support senior health

City skyline with VCU and VCU Health buildings

New report details VCU’s economic value to Virginia

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:12:00 EDT

Two female dental students check a little girl’s teeth

More access, more smiles: Give Kids a Smile welcomes patients at two locations

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:32:00 EST

The Pauley outreach team stands in a classroom with a Hopewell High staff member

VCU Health Pauley Heart Center community outreach program creates pipeline of future health care workers

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:42:00 EST

Janet and a student are reviewing information for the pantry located at the school

At the Heart of Health: How a senior executive assistant became a champion for students facing food insecurity

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:39:00 EST

Three people holding toys in hands around christmas decorations

How a CHoR family and the VCU College of Engineering paired up to make play more accessible

February 12, 2026

Katherine Tossas wearing light grey blazer and peach blouse.

Katherine Tossas selected for National Academies New Voices Program

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:01:00 EST

Pharmacy located within a grocery store

VCU Health and Hope Pharmacy finalize purchase agreement

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:36:00 EST

Dr. Maher speaking with a patient who is taking notes about her care

From discovery to treatment: Inside VCU’s clinical trials

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:49:00 EST

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