Community Impact
Back to News CenterRemoving 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.
A day at the park combines free and fun educational activities to teach kids how to keep themselves safe
June 23, 2026
Project IMPACT: VCU Health’s program to curb impaired driving expands to Southside Virginia schools
May 14, 2026
New shared-meal project aims to support senior health
March 31, 2026
How Medicines for All is making lifesaving drugs affordable
January 07, 2026
Farmers market aims to help local families in need this holiday season
December 19, 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.
ICU device for fecal management finds industrial partner
April 17, 2026
Katie Walker carries a childhood friend’s spirit into her second career in nursing
December 11, 2025
Training the next generation of cardiac perfusionists at VCU
December 03, 2025