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COVID-19


We are closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks globally and in the United States.



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VCU team receives National Science Foundation grant to investigate vaccine inequity and acceptance


October 30, 2023



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Flu, cough and COVID-19: Know the differences


October 10, 2023



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Four things to know about the new COVID-19 vaccine


September 14, 2023



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What we know about the uptick in COVID-19 cases


August 24, 2023



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Having a hand in science: Families join VCU project to study long COVID in children


August 09, 2023



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Smell and taste loss is no longer a reliable indicator of COVID‐19 infection, new research suggests


July 14, 2023



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Long COVID and pregnancy in a post-pandemic world


June 29, 2023



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Dying too soon: New report reveals deep and persistent health disparities in Northern Virginia


June 28, 2023



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A dozen key symptoms found in adults with long COVID


June 13, 2023



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Risk of smell loss from COVID-19 is as low as 6% compared with initial variants


June 05, 2023



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When to get the COVID-19 vaccine


May 30, 2023



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The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended. What does that mean?


May 15, 2023



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VCU Health changes pandemic-related masking policies


April 10, 2023



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Persistent pandemics: Alum lung researcher studies long-term impacts for global health


March 16, 2023



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VCU joins statewide initiative to support nursing homes by building a clinician network


March 16, 2023


Latest News



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VCU Health names Chief Medical Information Officer


November 16, 2023



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Another chance at Jeopardy! success for Children Hospital of Richmond at VCU team member


November 14, 2023



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Pam Parsons, ‘a relentless champion’ for community health, dies at 67


November 13, 2023



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Retatrutide ‘wiped out’ fat in liver of obese patients


November 13, 2023



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A new VCU project seeks to reduce gun violence with the help of virtual reality


November 10, 2023



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Perseverance in motion, VCU Health patient found inspiration from tragedy


November 09, 2023



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With a single shipment, VCU liver institute takes a major step toward becoming a hub for global research


November 09, 2023



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Meet the VCU Medical Center event medicine team preparing for the 2023 Richmond Marathon


November 08, 2023



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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital earns Leapfrog ‘A’ for quality and safety


November 08, 2023



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VCU-led study is among first to explore the economics of how pharmacists can help improve blood pressure control


November 03, 2023



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‘Food justice’ – and ideas to achieve it – are spotlighted at VCU Health and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services roundtable


November 03, 2023



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VCU Health builds community for stroke survivors with a weekend retreat


November 01, 2023



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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital introduces weapon detection screening


October 31, 2023



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VCU Medical Center team member becomes first Black woman president of Medical Society of Virginia


October 31, 2023



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Care team helps pediatric patient thrive through multiple neurosurgeries


October 30, 2023


In The Media

Study Sheds Light on Global Disparities in Mortality Rates from Liver Disease


November 16, 2023

Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Slashed Fat in Livers of Obese People


November 15, 2023

General Health Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Slashed Fat in Livers of Obese People


November 15, 2023

How VCU Health pulled off an $89 million turnaround


November 13, 2023

Lipocine to Share Cirrhosis Treatment LPCN 1148 Results at The Liver Meeting


November 13, 2023

Virginia aims to prevent employee burnout at drugstores


November 13, 2023

VCU doctor grateful, elated for the chance to win big (again) in his second season of Jeopardy!


November 10, 2023

VCU finds new treatment possibilities to increase survival rates in pancreatic cancer


November 10, 2023

How Black maternal mortality spiked during the pandemic


November 09, 2023

Pharmacists treating hypertension could save health system $1.1 trillion


November 09, 2023

Pharmacist BP Control Interventions Found Cost-Effective


November 08, 2023

VCU Study Makes the Case for Pharmacists as Healthcare Providers


November 07, 2023

Pharmacists treating hypertension patients could save US $1.1 trillion


November 06, 2023

Stress From Discrimination, Racism, and Safety Fears Leads to Increased Heart Disease Risk for Blacks


November 06, 2023

Pharmacist prescribing for hypertension could save billions and millions of lives, study finds


November 03, 2023


Inspiring Stories



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Perseverance in motion, VCU Health patient found inspiration from tragedy


November 09, 2023



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Meet the VCU Medical Center event medicine team preparing for the 2023 Richmond Marathon


November 08, 2023



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Care team helps pediatric patient thrive through multiple neurosurgeries


October 30, 2023



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At the ‘extreme edge’ of transplant possibility, VCU Health says ‘Yes’ to liver cancer patient


October 16, 2023



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Spreading positivity wherever she goes, breast cancer patient wears costumes to treatment


October 16, 2023



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Motivated to understand the mysteries of science, Bryan McKiver shares his journey to becoming a researcher


October 05, 2023



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Once struggling to breathe, avid runner in recovery from pulmonary fibrosis with help from VCU Health


September 28, 2023



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After being in a coma, patient makes a miraculous recovery at the hospital she worked at for 30 years


September 21, 2023



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Promising young doctor remembered for love, kindness and determination


September 20, 2023



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From Dreamer to dentist, Laura Choque found support and success at VCU


September 18, 2023



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Both in and out of the water, competitive swimmer and colon cancer survivor emphasizes the importance of teamwork


September 11, 2023



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“Unbelievable”: Patients express gratitude for their VCU Health care teams


September 07, 2023



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Empowering moms to advocate for their needs and their babies


September 05, 2023



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With talent ranging from the lab to the stage, VCU senior sees a future in medicine and mental health advocacy


September 05, 2023



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Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s new physician-in-chief brings generational perspective to children’s health care


August 28, 2023


News Releases



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VCU Health names Chief Medical Information Officer


November 16, 2023



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Retatrutide ‘wiped out’ fat in liver of obese patients


November 13, 2023



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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital earns Leapfrog ‘A’ for quality and safety


November 08, 2023



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VCU-led study is among first to explore the economics of how pharmacists can help improve blood pressure control


November 03, 2023



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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital introduces weapon detection screening


October 31, 2023



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VCU Medical Center team member becomes first Black woman president of Medical Society of Virginia


October 31, 2023



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VCU and VCU Health expand weapons detection screening to academic and research buildings in Richmond


October 11, 2023



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VCU liver institute director leads review of noninvasive tests that could be alternatives to painful biopsies


September 07, 2023



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VCU Health’s “Bridging the Gap” program awarded part of $5 million grant for hospital-based community violence intervention initiatives


August 30, 2023



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VCU Health and Anthem announce new multi-year contract


August 16, 2023



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VCU Health surgeons launch robotic living liver procurement


August 08, 2023



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VCU Health expands partnership with U.S. Navy to improve trauma care, disaster response


August 03, 2023



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VCU Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Richmond for the 13th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report


August 01, 2023



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Have a sprain or strain? Patients can now be seen on Saturdays at VCU Health’s Short Pump Pavilion


July 06, 2023



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VCU Health names Chief Human Resources Officer


July 05, 2023


Health and Wellness



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Turkey Tetrazzini


November 13, 2023



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Words of advice for a breast cancer patient’s first appointments


October 24, 2023



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When to go to the doctor for heart palpitations


September 25, 2023



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Mango-Papaya Salsa


September 18, 2023



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Cavities are the leading cause for kids to miss class, VCU dentist says


September 12, 2023



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Wildfires, poor air quality concerns for your lungs


August 17, 2023



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What to know about waterborne pathogens


July 31, 2023



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When to see a medical professional for heat-related illnesses


July 19, 2023



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Summer Safety: Summertime increases the chance of dental injuries


July 12, 2023



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Wellness session highlights self-care techniques for new doctors


July 06, 2023



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Back to school health guide: physicals and vaccines


July 05, 2023



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Summer Safety: Can grilled meats produce cancerous chemicals?


June 26, 2023



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Summer Safety: How to tell if you have Lyme disease


June 23, 2023



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Heart health and pregnancy


June 01, 2023



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Building a healthy routine to cope with stress


May 31, 2023


Community Impact



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Pam Parsons, ‘a relentless champion’ for community health, dies at 67


November 13, 2023



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Retatrutide ‘wiped out’ fat in liver of obese patients


November 13, 2023



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A new VCU project seeks to reduce gun violence with the help of virtual reality


November 10, 2023



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With a single shipment, VCU liver institute takes a major step toward becoming a hub for global research


November 09, 2023



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VCU-led study is among first to explore the economics of how pharmacists can help improve blood pressure control


November 03, 2023



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‘Food justice’ – and ideas to achieve it – are spotlighted at VCU Health and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services roundtable


November 03, 2023



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VCU Health builds community for stroke survivors with a weekend retreat


November 01, 2023



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VCU team receives National Science Foundation grant to investigate vaccine inequity and acceptance


October 30, 2023



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Addressing economic barriers to teaching, VCU School of Dentistry awarded nearly $1M grant for faculty loan repayment


October 26, 2023



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New VCU-led research shows how stress from racism influences disparities in heart health


October 23, 2023



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At the ‘extreme edge’ of transplant possibility, VCU Health says ‘Yes’ to liver cancer patient


October 16, 2023



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Bringing to light health disparities in the community and on campus, VCU hosts second History and Health Symposium


October 13, 2023



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Empowering sickle cell patients to take the next step


October 05, 2023



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Motivated to understand the mysteries of science, Bryan McKiver shares his journey to becoming a researcher


October 05, 2023



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Massey study on neighborhood exposures and racial segregation on cancer risk receives national grant


September 25, 2023


















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