House calls: Telehealth is taking on new meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic At VCU and VCU Health, doctors are seeing a long-term project — to bring health care into our homes — gain traction. Read more »
6 tips to improve your health while teleworking during the coronavirus outbreak Ryan Garten conducts research on prolonged sitting and cardiovascular health, and offers steps to avoid developing back and neck problems. Read more »
VCU Health develops in-house test for COVID-19 The test will significantly reduce wait times for results, and reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in the community. Read more »
When should you go to the dentist during COVID-19’s spread? David Sarrett, dean of VCU’s School of Dentistry, says wait on your checkup; don’t wait for emergency dental care. Read more »
Health expert on limiting coronavirus risk: ‘Get sleep, stay hydrated, wash your hands’ Infectious disease specialist Gonzalo Bearman spoke about COVID-19, what people can do to stay healthy and medical center protocols. Read more »
Face masks: Why to wear them, how to clean them As COVID-19 continues to infect greater numbers across the United States, the Center for Disease Control now recommends everyone wear a face mask in public. 4/6/2020
House calls: Telehealth is taking on new meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic At VCU and VCU Health, doctors are seeing a long-term project — to bring health care into our homes — gain traction. 4/1/2020
6 tips to improve your health while teleworking during the coronavirus outbreak Ryan Garten conducts research on prolonged sitting and cardiovascular health, and offers steps to avoid developing back and neck problems. 3/27/2020
VCU Health System requests additional licensed hospital bed capacity to meet anticipated patient surge resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic VCU Health System today submitted letters to the state health commissioner and director of the Virginia Department of Health requesting authorization to expand its licensed capacity by 460 beds. 3/26/2020
VCU researchers begin clinical trials on investigational drug therapy for COVID-19 Virginia Commonwealth University researchers began two clinical trials this week on a potential, experimental treatment for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus rapidly spreading across the globe. 3/24/2020
When should you go to the dentist during COVID-19’s spread? David Sarrett, dean of VCU’s School of Dentistry, says wait on your checkup; don’t wait for emergency dental care. 3/20/2020
VCU Health and the American Red Cross are hosting blood drives to prevent supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic 3/19/2020
As COVID-19 continues to infect greater numbers across the United States, the Center for Disease Control now recommends everyone wear a face mask in public. VCU Health infectious disease expert Richard Wenzel talks about why masks are necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more »