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Consistency that counts: VCU Medical Center named ‘Best Hospital’ in Richmond metro area for 15 consecutive years

July 29, 2025 U.S. News & World Report also ranked VCU Medical Center among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for orthopaedics. View Story

Undeniable proof - VCU Medical Center named Best Hospital in Richmond metro

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Nicotine pouches pose poisoning danger for young kids

Dr. Czyszczon sits at the console of the da Vinci robotic surgery system

Pushing the boundaries’: Robotic surgery in outpatient settings is giving patients more freedom

Larrick Student Center is on the academic medical center campus in downtown Richmond.

VCU establishes new shuttle service between Monroe Park and MCV campuses

Undeniable proof - VCU Medical Center named Best Hospital in Richmond metro

Consistency that counts: VCU Medical Center named ‘Best Hospital’ in Richmond metro area for 15 consecutive years

Surgeon sitting at operating table watching over robotic device to operate on patient

Inside VCU Health’s latest innovations in robotic-assisted surgery

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Debunking 5 common myths about ALS – What you need to know

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VCU-led global research team uses AI to improve prediction of death risk for hospitalized cirrhosis patients

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Learning at the intersection of OB-GYN and addiction treatment

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How to check yourself for sun damage and signs of skin cancer

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Allie Jones continues to beat the odds, 15 years after her premature birth

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In The Media

Cirrhosis Mortality Prediction Boosted by Machine Learning

VCU is Richmond's top hospital, says U.S. News

VCU named top hospital in Richmond by U.S. News

Diagnostics, AI, access: Cancer care areas ripe for innovation, per 6 leaders

Top 50 orthopedic hospitals 2025-26: US News

Diagnostics, AI, access: Cancer care areas ripe for innovation, per 6 leaders

Random Forest AI Model Superior for Inpatient Mortality Prognostication in Cirrhosis

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center enrolls patients in global trial of T-cell lymphoma

Medicaid funding,workforce shortages and AI; defining priorities for the rest of 2025

‘Clear Advantage’ of GLP-1s for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

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Inspiring Stories

Dr. Czyszczon sits at the console of the da Vinci robotic surgery system

Pushing the boundaries’: Robotic surgery in outpatient settings is giving patients more freedom

Surgeon sitting at operating table watching over robotic device to operate on patient

Inside VCU Health’s latest innovations in robotic-assisted surgery

Graphic of figurine climbing out a prescription bottle with the help of a another figure

Learning at the intersection of OB-GYN and addiction treatment

Ali is in a school gym. She is wearing a jersey and holding her arms up to flex her muscles

Allie Jones continues to beat the odds, 15 years after her premature birth

Brian and his son Jack inspect peaches growing from trees on their farm in Hanover County, Virginia

Pick of the crop: Peach farmer thrives after dual transplant

Young boy smiles while wearing a swimsuit and sun shirt. Behind him is a graphic of sand castles and a shovel.

Connor's life-changing and lifesaving diagnoses

Desiree stands at the starting line of the Chicago marathon wearing a shirt for the American Heart Association

Running with purpose: Meet the heart health champion who won’t slow down

Dr. George Eapen with his wife and colleague

VCU Health cardiologist known for his uncommon compassion is set to retire after 50 years in the field

Engineer Casey Grey and VCU Health nurse Emma Necessary stand together in an engineering lab on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

Fecal waste prompts a patient-centric innovation from VCU Health nurse

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A lifesaving gift from 4,000 miles away: Cancer survivor meets bone marrow donor

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News Releases

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VCU-led global research team uses AI to improve prediction of death risk for hospitalized cirrhosis patients

People smiling and clapping in a VCU Health conference room after hearing that the hospital received the Magnet designation again.

VCU Medical Center designated as a Magnet® hospital for fifth consecutive time

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VCU Health’s chief information officer recognized as a national and global leader in information technology

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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital unveils Southern Virginia’s only radiation therapy machine

doctors standing with patient and his wife

VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center celebrates its first successful lung transplant of its new lung transplantation program

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Matthew Jenkins recognized as a “chief pharmacy officer to know” by Becker’s Hospital Review

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Historical highway marker commemorating Bruce Oliver Tucker unveiled in his hometown

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Kristin King recognized as a ‘CHRO to know’ by Becker’s Hospital Review

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VCU Medical Center hires new chief nursing officer

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VCU Health breaks ground on ambulatory surgery center and medical office building in Chesterfield

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Health and Wellness

Tins with nicotine pouches that are peach and orange

Nicotine pouches pose poisoning danger for young kids

Woman sitting in wheel chair with her hand near a cellphone

Debunking 5 common myths about ALS – What you need to know

Woman with freckles pointing to a spot on her back

How to check yourself for sun damage and signs of skin cancer

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Why there’s a national surge in ED visits because of tick bites

young male patient being tested for covid with oral swab held by gloved female nurse

What the mouth reveals about COVID-19

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A new Virginia law requires hospitals to have maternal safety bundles – but what are they?

What you need to know about ‘gas station heroin’

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An increase in child drownings in Virginia has prevention experts urging parents and caregivers to take extra steps to protect their little ones

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Grilling meat may increase cancer risk – here’s how you can cook safer

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What do GLP-1 receptor agonists actually do?

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Community Impact

Hospital staff pick fresh produce in the community garden during the ribbon cutting celebration.

Seeds of hope: New community garden on hospital grounds aims to root out food insecurity

cancer patient speaking with oncologist during a chemotherapy treatment.

New AI tool created by VCU researchers could lead to more personalized treatments for patients

Doctor going through ultrasound with pregnant patient, who is holding picture of ultrasound of fetus in utero.

VCU researchers have found a new tool to encourage pregnant women to seek treatment for substance abuse disorders

Engineer Casey Grey and VCU Health nurse Emma Necessary stand together in an engineering lab on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

Fecal waste prompts a patient-centric innovation from VCU Health nurse

Older man looking at smart phone app to make sure he’s taking his medications on time.

Smartphone app helps liver patients stay healthier at home, VCU study finds

Nurse taking blood pressure reading of toddler

New study reveals unique long COVID symptoms for young children – what parents need to know

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VCU Health and VMFA organize exhibit tours to provide a sense of normalcy for ALS and PLS patients

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An innovative residency program is helping new nurses thrive well beyond their first years on the job

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Unlocking the puzzle of persistent symptoms of long COVID and POTS in children

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Becoming a destination for clinical research

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