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10/30/2025

VCU Health Pauley Heart Center researcher says the findings are a promising step towards preserving the cognitive function of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

New research coming out of the VCU Health Pauley Heart Center shows that a medication commonly used to treat high cholesterol may provide some protection to breast and lymphoma cancer patients’ cognition during chemotherapy.  Many patients treated with chemotherapy report mental fog and cognitiv...

10/29/2025

When minutes matter, the unbreakable resolve of VCU Health’s premier stroke care team saves lives.

It happened in an instant. One moment, Chwanda Johnson was living her life — the next, she was trapped inside her own body. She was fully aware, but completely unable to move or speak. Chwanda was experiencing a neurological condition known as locked-in syndrome, the result of a massive stroke. What happened next was nothing short of a medical miracle. This is her story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jru9nv

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10/29/2025

Eating right, staying physically active, and taking care of your mental health can help improve your overall well-being and aid in menopause symptom management. Talking to a women's health provider is always beneficial. Learn more about our services ➡️ https://bit.ly/4k65buN

10/28/2025

Happy early Halloween from our tiniest readers with the biggest stories ahead! 📖🎃

10/28/2025

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They’re your biggest cheerleaders and your safety net. 🙌
With a multitude of medical professionals stationed along the course, VCU Health is to jump in when it matters most — keeping our 21,000+ runners safe, supported, and strong mile after mile. Here’s to the healthcare heroes who make race day possible! 💛

10/28/2025

For Tasha Cade, finding out she was pregnant with her first child in 2022 should have brought on feelings of elation, excitement and anticipation. Instead, in her first trimester, she was delivered news no one wants to hear: You have cancer. This is her story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oEwv5H

10/27/2025

Common questions answered by a VCU Health cardiologist about when you should — and shouldn’t — worry about your daily brew.

Commitment to Privacy

10/27/2025

Share some candy, not the flu! Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to get a flu vaccine every year. Trick-or-treat the right way and schedule a flu shot today. 🎃🍭🍫

10/25/2025

Newtown made Tracey Gendron’s book a communitywide read, and her recent visit highlighted the myths and realities of age bias.

If you don’t think you’re part of the “aging population,” think again. We all are – from the moment we’re born – according to a Virginia Commonwealth University expert, whose efforts to fight ageism took her on the road recently for a program that might ring familiar to the VCU communi...

10/23/2025

Dr. Jane Limmer, an ob-gyn and Menopause Society certified practitioner at VCU Health, shares with TIME how to better advocate for yourself and why using words that really emphasize your distress can grab your providers attention.

Experts share tips on how to advocate for yourself to your doctor

10/23/2025

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Thankful this Thursday for the entire CHoR team that made being ranked in 8 specialties by U.S. News and World Report a reality. We're stronger because of your commitment to providing the best care to our patients and families.

And to our families, tell us how our nationally ranked programs have impacted you, and don't be afraid to flex a little as you tell us about your favorite providers!

10/23/2025

✨ October 20-24 is National Medical Assistants Recognition Week! ✨ We honor the incredible Medical Assistants whose dedication and compassion play a vital role in organ transplantation.

These professionals are often the first point of contact for patients, guiding them through the transplant process with care, empathy, and precision. Their hard work behind the scenes and on the front lines ensures that each patient receives the best possible care.

Thank you to all the Medical Assistants who help make life-saving, organ transplants possible! Your dedication to supporting patients and the entire care team is truly invaluable. 💙

Photo L to R: top/1st row - Lynette, DeZirae, Tasha; 2nd row - Saira and Alejandra; not pictured – Angie and Jasmine