We're addressing barriers and creating opportunities for our neighbors to lead healthy lives
Economic and social hardships place many members of our community at risk for avoidable illness, suffering, disability and premature death. With leading medical experts and deep roots in the Richmond area, it is VCU Health’s responsibility to address the barriers that prevent you, your loved ones and others from living healthy lives.
Removing obstacles facing our community
Our neighbors face challenges ranging from unemployment to hunger to violence. These challenges can dramatically affect your health. We are addressing these issues locally so that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to lead a healthy life.
Helping our communities during COVID-19
Economic and social differences can isolate people from the resources they need during public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. VCU Health is partnering with local organizations to bring medical and educational support to all members of our community in ways that best meet their needs.
COVID-19 and minorities: How to manage your health
January 24, 2022
Column: Do your part — get vaccinated
September 13, 2021
VCU Wilder School institute playing key role in state efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccine equitably
April 16, 2021
Community members in Richmond’s East End share why they got vaccinated
February 16, 2021
Creating opportunities in our workforce
We are equipping current and future health care workers with the tools and compassion to treat patients with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This includes creating a workplace in which everyone has the same opportunities to advance and thrive.
Breaking barriers: Meet four VCU alums who work in health sciences and are paving the way for equitable health care futures for all
February 24, 2022
VCU Health’s inaugural diversity, equity and inclusion director shares first-year reflections
October 13, 2021
Health sciences summer pipeline program offers undergrads six-week slice-of-life as a grad student
September 01, 2021
Building a more equitable pipeline of health care providers
April 28, 2021
Research on health disparities
As an urban academic medical center, VCU Health is conducting research on how disparities affect the health of our patients and community and is leading initiatives that can help eliminate inequities.
CDC awards $6M grant to VCU to address youth violence in Richmond and beyond
September 29, 2021