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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.
Seeds of hope: New community garden on hospital grounds aims to root out food insecurity
July 17, 2025
VCU Health and VMFA organize exhibit tours to provide a sense of normalcy for ALS and PLS patients
June 09, 2025
How VCU Health successfully rescheduled 20,000 appointments during January water crisis
May 15, 2025
Enhancing rural health care through virtual services
May 14, 2025
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.
An innovative residency program is helping new nurses thrive well beyond their first years on the job
June 04, 2025
For their service to VCU and VCU Health, these big numbers reflect their even bigger impact
April 18, 2025
An unending commitment to address women’s health across their entire lives, conference marks 25 years
April 03, 2025
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.
New AI tool created by VCU researchers could lead to more personalized treatments for patients
July 10, 2025
VCU researchers have found a new tool to encourage pregnant women to seek treatment for substance abuse disorders
July 07, 2025