VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital

01/01/2026

Plan ahead. Get a ride. Stay safe. Alcohol-related crashes cause 42% of fatal accidents on New Year’s Eve. If you’ll be celebrating with a drink, celebrate smart. 🚕

12/31/2025

Exercise appears to protect the liver from scarring, but a VCU Health hepatologist says it doesn’t help as much if you’re only physically active at work.

By A.J. Hostetler  There’s good news if your New Year resolutions include adding more activity to your life. Being active in your leisure time may help protect against serious liver damage, even if you drink alcohol. 

12/30/2025

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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital leaders and team members reflect a year of milestones.

With patient-centered care at the heart of every decision we make, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) spent this year expanding options for our community. From launching a rural Family Medicine Residency Program that is attracting more community-based providers to installing state-of-the-a...

12/29/2025

Ready to start the new year feeling stronger, moving better and living healthier? Join us for a Community Wellness Program starting January 6! This 12-week, beginner-friendly series combines movement and education to help you improve mobility, balance, endurance and overall well-being.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Leggett Building, 300 E. Ferrell Street, South Hill, VA.

The cost for the full program is $150 with payment options available. No registration is required. For more information, call 434-584-5140.

✔️ Ideal for cardiopulmonary rehab graduates and cancer survivors
✔️ 60 minutes of guided, low-impact movement
✔️ 30 minutes of rotating wellness education topics

12/25/2025

On the twelfth day of cheer... As we look back at our accomplishments in 2025, it’s important to give thanks to those who make this work possible. To our CMH team members, THANK YOU for your unwavering dedication to our patients, each other and the community every day.

12/24/2025

On the eleventh day of cheer... On the eleventh day of cheer... In 2025, the CMH Foundation invested over $405,000 toward essential medical technology and patient support. These community-funded initiatives included: acquiring a state-of-the-art EBUS machine and a video rhino-laryngoscope for precise diagnostics, modernizing oncology treatment areas and updating resident facilities with new furnishings and connectivity tool, and providing emergency financial aid, maternal care kits, and specialized equipment for outpatient monitoring.

The auxiliary team had $7,000 in total sales over a two-day period for their Christmas sale and welcomed three new members for a total of 38 active members of the CMH Auxiliary.

12/23/2025

On the tenth day of cheer... CMH welcomed the first cohort of its Family Medicine Residency Program, a new rural track designed to combine the expertise of a growing community-based hospital with VCU’s Department of Family Medicine.

Two residents, Dr. Aneela Ijaz and Dr. Khalifa Al-Sulaiti, relocated to South Hill in July and began caring for patients while engaging in multidisciplinary training opportunities.

12/22/2025

On the ninth day of cheer... This year, CMH welcomed 13 rising seventh and eighth grade students to our Career Scene Investigators (CSI) camp this past July. The week-long camp allowed students to spend time with staff from many clinical areas around the hospital including the Emergency Department.

We welcomed 140 nursing students for clinical hours, and provided shadowing experience for approximately 40 students in 2025.

12/22/2025

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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital hosts second farmers market to address food insecurity in Southside Virginia.

With an abundance of fresh produce and holiday cheer, families in Mecklenburg County had a reason to celebrate early this past weekend. Volunteers from VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) collaborated with staff from a local aeroponic farm created to combat food insecurity for their second....

12/21/2025

Take the best fruits of the holiday season and turn them into an irresistibly light and refreshing side dish packed with color, flavor, and plenty of vitamins. This winter fruit salad is perfect for brunch, potlucks, or your next holiday meal. View recipe: https://bit.ly/49cGSZp 🍯🍍🍊🥝🍎

12/21/2025

On the eighth day of cheer... CMH’s leadership team, including nursing, ancillary, and support services leaders, completed more than 7,000 leader rounds this year. Our goal is to round on every inpatient every day.

“This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our leadership team to prioritize communication and engagement, which are essential to quality care.”