

Current Stories
History and Health: Exploring the 1918 Flu Pandemic and How VCU Health is Prepared to Fight Modern Outbreaks
This month, 100 years after one of the deadliest pandemics in history, we partnered with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to explore the human impact of 1918’s influenza virus and what resources VCU Health has in place today to protect Central Virginians in the case of modern outbreaks.
Donating Stocks Can Help Save Lives, and It’s Easy to Do
As the stock market continues to reach all-time highs, now is a particularly opportune time to leverage your investments’ success to save lives through donating appreciated stock.
Biomedical Informatics: Improving Our Ability to Diagnose and Treat Disease
With the help of biomedical informatics, researchers can combine large amounts of data such as imaging and genomic information to find answers that lead to preventions or new treatments for diseases.
With Richmond’s Changing Skyline Comes a New Standard for Patient Care, Research and Education
As VCU Health continues to reshape Richmond’s skyline and the future of healthcare in Central Virginia, administrators, patients, faculty, friends and neighbors gathered this summer at the corner of North 10th and East Leigh streets to break ground on the largest capital construction project in the health system’s history.
The Nuzzi: Providing Breastfeeding Mothers an Extra Hand
An unwelcome reality sets in for many new mothers when a newborn doesn’t instinctively know how to latch. That's why three nurses and doctor at VCU Health invented something to help breastfeeding mothers everywhere.
Governor Northam Discusses Opioid Epidemic Challenges and Solutions with VCU Health
Addressing students, faculty and staff from the VCU School of Medicine, Gov. Ralph Northam spoke from a perspective that most governors across the country do not possess, and VCU was the ideal university and health system from which to speak.
Supporting The Doorways: Between Healing and Home for Patients and Families at VCU Health
As Brooklynn battled for six months in the NICU nearly 100 miles away from her home, she was fortunate to have something just as important as all the doctors and expertise that surrounded her – she had her family close by.
VCU Health Strengthens its Ability to See, Research and Treat the Heart
Patients from Richmond and beyond who need cardiovascular and oncology care gained an important ally in their treatment this summer.
Filling Life with What Matters: How a Grateful Patient is Impacting the Future of Surgery
On May 17 of this year, David and Christy announced a $1 million gift to support and name the Christine B. and David E. Cottrell Surgical Innovation Laboratory at the VCU School of Medicine.
MCV Foundation Trustees Honor Individuals Who Have Made an Important Impact on Campus
Each year, our board of trustees honors people who have made significant contributions to the world-class patient care, research and education that VCU Health delivers on the MCV Campus and beyond.
Harper’s Hope for ALS Benefits Patients and their Families in 2018
Golf, goodwill and great people all converged on the Country Club of Virginia this June at the fourth annual Harper’s Hope Golf Tournament and Auction.
fmSTAT: Encouraging Medical Students to Pursue Careers in Family Medicine
fmSTAT is designed to develop, nurture and support medical students who are committed to the pursuit of a career in family medicine.