VCU Medical Center recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings Urology, diabetes and endocrinology, nephrology and orthopedics rank in the top 50 in the country Read more »
Aspiring doctor finds her calling at the intersection of medicine and science Audra Iness, an M.D.-Ph.D. student, says VCU’s dual-degree program allows her to explore interactions between clinicians and researchers. Read more »
When a family doctor leaves a small town VCU student Paulius Mui is speaking with residents throughout rural Virginia about what happens when small communities lose their doctors. “Some people are losing their best friend,” he said. Read more »
Massey becomes first treatment center in Virginia to offer FDA-approved CAR T-cell therapy VCU Massey Cancer Center is now the first treatment center in Virginia to offer an FDA-approved CAR T-cell therapy. Read more »
VCU Health breaks ground on $349M outpatient facility Largest investment in VCU Health’s history is expected to set new standards for patient experience in academic health care. Read more »
Distinguished faculty to be honored at convocation event Six distinguished faculty will be recognized for teaching, scholarship and service achievement Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Virginia Commonwealth University’s 36th annual Opening Faculty Address and Convocation. 8/17/2018
Midlife mortality rates are increasing across U.S. racial-ethnic populations, VCU-led study finds Midlife mortality rates in the United States have increased across racial-ethnic populations for a variety of conditions in recent years, offsetting years of progress in lowering mortality rates, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University-led study. 8/15/2018
Northam to discuss combating drug addiction from practice to policy Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will address VCU and VCU Health students, faculty and staff on the issue of the opioid epidemic during a Grand Rounds lecture next week. Grand Rounds are a traditional patient-centered education method at medical schools, often consisting of presentations on specific medical problems and discussion of treatments. 8/15/2018
Four specialties at VCU Medical Center recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings U.S. News & World Report has recognized VCU Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in the Richmond metro area for the eighth consecutive year, and as the No. 2 hospital in Virginia for 2018-19. 8/14/2018
Governor implores the next generation of health care providers to rethink pain management Addiction, which is as common as diabetes and depression in the U.S., continues to claim the lives of thousands of Virginians every year. 8/13/2018
Two VCU students share insights gained at Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Katie Schwienteck set a goal several years ago to one day attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau, Germany. 8/13/2018
Massey first in the region to use a new device that marks breast tumors for removal VCU Massey Cancer Center is the first in the region to use a new FDA-approved device that guides surgeons in locating and removing breast tumors. 8/10/2018
Aspiring doctor finds her calling at the intersection of medicine and science Audra Iness, an M.D.-Ph.D. student, says VCU’s dual-degree program allows her to explore interactions between clinicians and researchers. 8/7/2018
Addiction, which is as common as diabetes and depression in the U.S., continues to claim the lives of thousands of Virginians every year. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam spoke with VCU News about the opioid epidemic and outlined steps health care providers can take to combat the crisis. Read more »