VCU Health is expanding organ access by safely transplanting hepatitis C kidneys The Hume-Lee Transplant Center protocol significantly shortens the average wait time for a kidney transplant. Read more »
$3.75M grant will support efforts to improve care of older adults in Virginia As the United States continues to grow older, the grant to the Virginia Center on Aging will train health care providers, family caregivers and older adults. Read more »
VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center to establish minimally invasive transplant surgery section Chandra Bhati, the first person on the East Coast to accomplish complete robotic-assisted kidney implantation, will lead a team of transplant surgeons in minimally invasive procedures. Read more »
After a dire medical crisis, a family finds a way to say ‘thank you’ Joyce and Rich Johnson donate $1M to support VCU Medical Center’s surgical trauma intensive care unit. Read more »
Massey scientists discover potential breakthrough in the understanding of tumor dormancy Researchers receive $1.2M grant to investigate therapeutics that might significantly suppress cancer recurrence. Read more »
Bon Secours, VCU Health break ground on pediatric outpatient facility on Westhampton School property Ongoing collaboration between the two health systems increases access to pediatric care, as well as housing, insurance and transit projects to create a healthier Richmond. Read more »
VCU Health is expanding organ access by safely transplanting hepatitis C kidneys The Hume-Lee Transplant Center protocol significantly shortens the average wait time for a kidney transplant. 7/15/2019
$3.75M grant will support efforts to improve care of older adults in Virginia As the United States continues to grow older, the grant to the Virginia Center on Aging will train health care providers, family caregivers and older adults. 7/8/2019
‘We make small contributions’: Medical students and pediatric cancer patients form special bonds Scholarship relief enables the student to take on extracurricular activities — including being ‘big buddies’ to young patients. 7/1/2019
Helping patients enjoy life, even in their final days Registered nurse Erin Davis develops the palliative care program at VCU Community Memorial Hospital. 6/27/2019
VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center to establish minimally invasive transplant surgery section Chandra Bhati, the first person on the East Coast to accomplish complete robotic-assisted kidney implantation, will lead a team of transplant surgeons in minimally invasive procedures. 6/27/2019
New NIH funding will support research into how the body responds to medical implants A VCU engineering professor has received $1.76M to continue his investigation into how immune system cells control responses to biomaterials. 6/18/2019
Officials break ground for VCU Health Emergency Center at New Kent VCU Health representatives joined state and local leaders in New Kent County to break ground on a $16 million state-of-the-art emergency center. 6/17/2019
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU breaks ground on inpatient hospital Children’s Hospital Foundation announces $25M matching gift toward $100M capital campaign to support construction. 6/8/2019