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We're addressing barriers and creating opportunities for our neighbors to lead healthy lives
Economic and social hardships place many members of our community at risk for avoidable illness, suffering, disability and premature death. With leading medical experts and deep roots in the Richmond area, it is VCU Health's responsibility to address the barriers that prevent you, your loved ones and others from living healthy lives.
Removing obstacles facing our community
Our neighbors face challenges ranging from unemployment to hunger to violence. These challenges can dramatically affect your health. We are addressing these issues locally so that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to lead a healthy life.
Making sure no patient with ALS is left behind
December 03, 2024
Creating opportunities in our workforce
We are equipping current and future health care workers with the tools and compassion to treat patients with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This includes creating a workplace in which everyone has the same opportunities to advance and thrive.
VCU Health’s Level I trauma center has a new unified location for critical care for the city, region, and state
January 30, 2025
Finding community and resources in the workplace
October 31, 2024
Harnessing the power of data and AI at VCU Health
October 29, 2024
Research on health disparities
As an urban academic medical center, VCU Health is conducting research on how disparities affect the health of our patients and community and is leading initiatives that can help eliminate inequities.
Infant mortality rates declining, but Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is on the rise
January 27, 2025
Class of 2024: With a master’s in public health, Melanie Cruz looks to serve diverse communities
December 18, 2024
Salad bars in school cafeterias boost students' dietary quality, new VCU study finds
December 17, 2024
VCU secures $9 million grant to establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center in Virginia
December 16, 2024