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VCU Medical Center enhances burn care with new unit expansion

November 13, 2026 The new additions will enhance patient care at Virginia's only dedicated burn center. View Story
A group stands together near yellow and black balloons after cutting the ribbon on the newly expansion unit for the burn center.

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A group stands together near yellow and black balloons after cutting the ribbon on the newly expansion unit for the burn center.

VCU Medical Center enhances burn care with new unit expansion

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:09:00 EST
Norah wearing a striped black and white t-shirt with a black backpack sitting on grass.

Increasing the capacity for acute care, benefitting more patients like Norah

November 12, 2026
Woman smelling an orange or lemon during cooking class

In a nationwide survey on COVID-19 smell loss, over 50% of respondents still have symptoms after five years

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:13:00 EST
U.S. solider holding a small American flag

VCU Health pays tribute to veterans and service members

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:32:00 EST
CHoR Leadership cutting the ribbon to new acute care pediatrics unit

Taking acute care to another level

November 11, 2026
Dr. Khan sits at a computer and smiles at a patient off camera

Chronic pancreatitis treatment: What to know about TP-IAT surgery

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:51:00 EST
: Dr. Limmer listening to a patient in a doctors office.

VCU Health addresses complex menopause using a team approach

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:34:00 EST
Little girl looking through virtual reality headset

VCU study shows virtual reality can benefit kids before surgery and potentially beyond

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:26:00 EST
Newborn in hospital with parents' hands out them.

Vitamin K deficiency on the rise as more parents decline recommended shots for their newborns

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:38:00 EST
VCU Health Life Evac Team and The Louthans together in the hallway.

Indescribable gratitude: Family organizes gathering to give heartfelt thank you to the team that saved their little boy

November 4, 2026
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In The Media

Vitamin K Deficiency Causes Bleeding in Children – How To Get a Shot

November 11, 2026

Gun violence prevention programs saved Virginia hospitals more than $100 million

November 10, 2026

Infant bleeding rates spike 347% as parents refuse vitamin K shots: study

November 10, 2026

Liver experts finally agree on what acute-on-chronic liver failure is

November 9, 2026

Oncology PulsePoint: What Updated CLL Guidelines Mean for Pharmacists

November 9, 2026

One Heart Attack Almost Cost Him a Necessary Liver Transplant, But God!

November 9, 2026

Infant Bleeding Episodes Skyrocket 347% as More Parents Refuse Vitamin K Shot

November 9, 2026

Can Hormone Therapy Help Your Heart Health?

November 6, 2026

Infant Bleeding Rises as Newborn Vitamin K Shots Have Fallen

November 5, 2026

Infant bleeding surged last year as parents refuse vitamin K shot for newborns

November 5, 2026
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Inspiring Stories

Norah wearing a striped black and white t-shirt with a black backpack sitting on grass.

Increasing the capacity for acute care, benefitting more patients like Norah

November 12, 2026
Two NICU nurses work on Halloween costumes for their patients

At the Heart of Health: NICU nurses’ crafty creativity helps mark meaningful milestones for families

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:22:00 EDT
VCU Health perfusionists Ann and Mike Newhart pose outside of VCU Medical Center, smiling.

Paging the Newharts: Husband-and-wife perfusionists set to retire

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:56:00 EDT
On the left, liver transplant recipient Stephanie is seen smiling while wearing a dress that covers her cystic liver. On the right, post-operation, she is smiling and looking healthy.

A brother's liver donation gives his sister a new lease on life

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:41:00 EDT
Tamiyah standing with arms folded in front of an x-ray photo wearing a pink sweater.

Tamiyah’s sweetness and resilience leave a lasting impression

October 14, 2026
VCU Health helicopter in hovers above the city of Richmond.

Hope on the horizon: Celebrating 25 years of VCU Health LifeEvac

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:27:00 EDT

I Was Taking More Than 20 Supplements a Day for My Health. It Was Actually Making Me Sicker

October 13, 2026
Two photos of Mackenzie smiling with trophies, one in her track uniform and another in a cheerleading uniform.

VCU Health Orthopaedics helps Lunenburg County varsity athlete reach state championships

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:21:00 EDT
Two recent community college graduates working at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital

Rural Virginia hospital partners with community colleges to train future lab technicians

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:37:00 EDT
Quan and Johnny Boatman smile in their living room.

From patient to advocate, Johnny Boatman takes amyloidosis to heart

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:22:00 EDT
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News Releases

Woman smelling an orange or lemon during cooking class

In a nationwide survey on COVID-19 smell loss, over 50% of respondents still have symptoms after five years

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:13:00 EST
Newborn in hospital with parents' hands out them.

Vitamin K deficiency on the rise as more parents decline recommended shots for their newborns

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:38:00 EST
Construction workers hoist a beam up to the top of a structure with an American flag and tree.

Health system leadership and local leaders ‘top off’ Pauley Heart Center Pavilion at VCU Health

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:05:00 EDT
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
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Health and Wellness

Dr. Khan sits at a computer and smiles at a patient off camera

Chronic pancreatitis treatment: What to know about TP-IAT surgery

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:51:00 EST
: Dr. Limmer listening to a patient in a doctors office.

VCU Health addresses complex menopause using a team approach

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:34:00 EST
Rendering of a liver with fatty liver disease.

Can you have fatty liver disease if you’re not overweight?

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:07:00 EST
Two women cutting vegetable in kitchen

Dietician tips to sticking with healthy habits over the holidays

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:05:00 EST
Middle aged man sitting with hand on lower back experiencing pain while consulting male doctor

Advice for back pain sufferers: When to see a doctor and available treatments

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:36:00 EDT
Dr. Summers speaking with a patient at VCU Health

MASLD and heart disease: What a fatty liver can tell you about cardiovascular risk

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:16:00 EDT
orange and yellow seats of a roller coaster at the fair

What to know about roller coaster safety and injuries

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:19:00 EDT
close-up of a baby boy's hand holding his grandfather's finger at home

Why does RSV make babies and older adults very sick?

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:18:00 EDT
Doctor performing a clinical assessment using a stethoscope on a senior patient

Advancements in heart failure treatments and care

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:45:00 EDT
Dr. New speaks with a patient who had a sonogram.

Trying to get pregnant in your 30s? What to know about fertility and treatments

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:53:00 EDT
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