VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library

04/01/2026

Tuesday, April 21 at noon, join us for a craft workshop where you will learn how to make your own paper flowers! Register for the in-person program here: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/16653345

02/18/2026

Next week, join us for the final talk in our Rare Disease Month Speaker Series: Advancing Care in Rare Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Nicholas Johnson will speak about how researchers work with patient advocacy groups and industry partners to develop therapies for patients with rare diseases.

Register here: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/16260128

Rare Disease Day

01/20/2026

Join the Alzheimer's Association in Richmond on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the General Assembly building for Virginia Alzheimer's Advocacy Day. This is your chance to meet with Virginia state legislators, share your story, and advocate for policies that help end Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. By joining us as an advocate you have the chance to influence state policy, connect with fellow advocates, and make a real impact for Virginia families affected by dementia.

11/03/2025

The Health and Wellness Library will be closed Tuesday, November 4 for Election Day.

09/23/2025

It's Fat Bear Week! Stop by HWL and vote for your favorite bear!

"Every fall, rangers at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve keep track of the brown bears who live there, noting how much weight each one gains ahead of entering their winter hibernation period. The more pounds a bear packs on, the better chance they have of surviving their six-month hibernation."

03/03/2025

Next week:

Join us for a book reading from Dr. Mark Davy. He will be sharing selections from his new book of poetry and short stories, "Thoughts on a Bicycle".

Visit the Health and Wellness Library Wednesday at noon as Dr. Davy weaves an optimistic narrative that reveals to readers why all of life’s hills and rough terrain are “worth the ride.”

Register here: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/13974288

01/28/2025

February 28 is Rare Disease Day. Join us for the month of February (Rare Disease Month) as we explore stories from patients and information from researchers, scientists, and doctors about rare diseases. We will be hosting a virtual program every Wednesday at noon on different topics.

Register with the following links:

Patient Stories (2/5): https://vcu.libcal.com/event/14068374

Developing Treatments for Rare Diseases (2/12): https://vcu.libcal.com/event/14069977

Translating Rare Disease Drugs from Bench to Bedside (Increasing Rare Disease Drug Accessibility) (2/19): https://vcu.libcal.com/event/14070247

Supporting Families Impacted by Rare Diseases (2/26): https://vcu.libcal.com/event/14070991

or find them on vcuhealth.org/events (in the "Online" section)

01/23/2025

Join the Director of the Severe Asthma Program, Farrukh Abbas, MD on Zoom for a program on how to use your inhaler. Tuesday, February 11.

Register here: https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZeJkx4MHQa6HyJKDE8nmZQ #/registration

12/19/2024

The Health and Wellness Library will be closed from December 21 through January 1. We will re-open Thursday, January 2. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday and happy New Year!

11/06/2024

Thank you to those who attended our celebration of MedlinePlus' 25th birthday! Stay tuned for more programs, including a Fall Craft Table on November 12 at noon.

10/22/2024

Tomorrow at 1 p.m. Come visit us for an educational presentation on vaccines!

Please join ImmunizeVA and VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library for a special live 'Presentation of Vaccines: What You Need to Know'

THIS Wednesday October 23rd @1:00pm
VCU Health Gateway Building, Ground Floor, Room G-112

Special Guest Tracker will be present as well as books from the Vaccine Literacy Initiative! If you are in the area, we want you to come and join us to ensure a good turnout.

Please register here: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/12873959

10/08/2024

The Fat Bear Week Finals are here and it's up to you to choose... who will be crowned Fat Bear? 128 Grazer or 32 Chunk? Come by the Health and Wellness Library to cast your vote!