Jane Limmer, M.D., an OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner at VCU Health wants patients to know that there is relief and help so you can live your best life. She discusses available options to best treat your individual symptoms and meet your personal goals. Learn more about Jane Limmer, MD...
Dr. Juan Pablo Arab of VCU Health is the director of alcohol sciences at VCU’s Stravitz-Sanyal Institute of Liver Disease and Metabolic Health. One of his specialties is studying the genetic and social factors that may raise the risk of liver disease among Hispanics. Learn more about Juan Pablo Arab, MD...
Discover the unique features of the VCU Health ALS Clinic, the largest in Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey discusses how the clinic's approach and resources set it apart as a recognized center of excellence. Tune in to understand how they're enhancing patient care through innovative treatment options and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
David Lanning, M.D. discusses the benefits and positive outcomes of weight loss surgery for teens. He shares who is a good candidate, what to expect before, during and after a successful teen bariatric surgery and more.
Obesity is a common medical condition, and for many, it’s hard to lose weight with lifestyle changes alone. Dr. Guilherme da Silva Mazzini, a weight loss surgery specialist at VCU Health helps those struggling with obesity. Dr. Mazzini works alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, therapists to improve a patient’s quality of life and he'll discuss the options available to you....
In this informative episode, Dr. Marcelle Davis and Dr. Georgia McIntosh discuss the unwavering commitment of VCU Health to enhance patient safety and quality. Discover how inclusive excellence shapes healthcare experiences and outcomes, ensuring every patient feels valued and cared for, no matter their background.
Today we’re discussing clinical trials, which can extend and potentially save lives, especially among cancer patients. Dr. Chelsea Salyer, gynecologic oncologist and researcher at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the importance of clinical trials and debunks some of the myths she hears from patients.
This is “Healthy with VCU Health”. Join us today for the sixth episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Marcelle Davis, Vice President and Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer at VCU Health, and team members throughout our health care system on their commitment to inclusive excellence and its impact on health. Today, we will speak with Nathan Cunningham, AVP Patient Experience to discuss how the focus on patient services impact our patients and the community as a whole....
The CDC reports that about 1 in 5 women have difficulty in getting pregnant and approximately 1 in 10 men have some form of infertility. Advances in reproductive medicine bring hope to those struggling to get pregnant. Dr. Erika New, OB-GYN and expert in fertility treatments, discusses fertility options and how the team at VCU Health empowers you to make informed decisions....
Dr. Paul Koch, a VCU Health neurosurgeon, discusses the benefits of focused ultrasound, a new treatment option for patients with essential tremor and other movement disorders.
Join us today for the fifth episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Marcelle Davis, Vice President and Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer at VCU Health, and team members throughout our health care system on their commitment to inclusive excellence and its impact on health. Today, we are sitting down with Porsha Bennett, Manager, Workforce Development & Strategies to discuss how the workforce development initiatives have a positive influence on our workforce and community....
Join us today for the fourth episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Marcelle Davis, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at VCU Health, and team members throughout our health care system on their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and its impact on health. Today, we are sitting down with Dr. Vanessa Sheppard, Interim Founding Dean, School of Population Health to discuss how the School of Population Health’s commitment to this work has a positive influence on our patients,...
Dr. Dhiren Kumar discusses kidney transplants, the benefits of receiving a kidney from a living donor, the Hume-Lee Transplant Center, and more.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, and most of the maternal deaths are preventable. This heightened risk spans all income and education levels. While multiple factors contribute to this disparity, the bottom line remains the same — we must act now to reduce this inequity. Black Maternal Health week takes place every year from April 11-17. It is an observa...
Of the more than 6 million Americans living with heart failure, about 10% have advanced heart failure and when conventional heart therapies and symptom management strategies are no longer working, you may need more advanced options. Dr. Keyur Shah discusses the options available to treat advanced heart failure.
For patients with a brain tumor diagnosis, it's important to know that there is effective individualized medical care and support focused on you. Dr. Mariza Daras discusses specializing and holistic care for people with brain tumors at the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
This series is designed to offer team member views on VCU Health’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to patient care, team member experience and community engagement. The series will feature guests from various departments throughout VCU Health. Guests will share their commitment to making our organization the best it can be and offer an in-depth view into our mutual human connection and how these commonalities improve successful outcomes of diversity, equity and inclus...
Acaba de descubrir que está embarazada. Está emocionada, pero también un poco ansiosa porque no está segura de qué hacer y a dónde ir. Aunque escoger el nombre para el bebé puede ser uno de sus primeros pensamientos, hay otras decisiones importantes que tomar. ¿Quiénes quiere que forme parte de su equipo de atención médica durante su embarazo y más allá? ¿Y cuáles son algunas de las decisiones clave que necesita tomar en su primer trimestre? Meghan Noonan, enfermera partera certificada en VCU He...
This series is designed to offer team member views on VCU Health’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to patient care, team member experience and community engagement. The series will feature guests from various departments throughout VCU Health. Guests will share their commitment to making our organization the best it can be and offer an in-depth view into our mutual human connection and how these commonalities improve successful outcomes of diversity, equity and inclus...
Since opening this year, Children's Tower is Richmond's new home for pediatric in-patient emergency and level 1 trauma care. Dr. Matt Schefft discusses how the Children's Tower is improving care for kids in Richmond and beyond.
In oncology, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is synonymous with the highest standard of cancer research in the U.S. Nearly 50 years ago, Massey Cancer Center first became an NCI-designated cancer center in 1975 and has maintained this status every five years – when the NCI evaluates Massey for its transdisciplinary research and approaches to cancer prevention and treatment. This year, the NCI declared Massey a Comprehensive Cancer Center, its highest level of recognition. In this episode, Dr...
Hearing your obstetrician, midwife or nurse practitioner say that your pregnancy may be high-risk can trigger a wave of emotions. Today, we will be talking with Dr. Whitney Bender, OB-GYN, and maternal fetal medicine specialist at VCU Health, who will share what you need to know if you have been told you have a high-risk pregnancy so you can have the healthiest and safest outcome for you and your baby....
This series is designed to offer team member views on VCU Health’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to patient care, team member experience and community engagement. The series will feature guests from various departments throughout VCU Health. Guests will share their commitment to making our organization the best it can be and offer an in-depth view into our mutual human connection and how these commonalities improve successful outcomes of diversity, equity and inclus...
As some rural hospitals across America are closing, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is dedicated to offering quality health care services to the people who live and work in their rural community of Southern Virginia. March is Women’s History Month. Today, we are talking with a woman who is making history - Sheldon Barr is the first woman president to lead CMH. Listen as she shares how CMH is uniquely positioned to respond to today’s healthcare challenges and opportunities, and what ...
The COVID-19 pandemic caused hospitals to rethink how and where they offered care to their patients. What if you could receive the same high-quality care you’d expect from a stay at the hospital in your own home? VCU Health specialist, Dr. Julia Breton, is here today to tell us more about their Home Hospital services - the first hospital-at-home program in central Virginia.
Advance Care Planning requires those hard conversations between loved ones in order to honor wishes. Dr. Danielle Noreika, Medical Director of Palliative Care at VCU Medical Center, shares with us why open lines of communication are critical and can assist with care and treatment decisions.
Comenzar una familia debería ser emocionante, pero puede ser estresante para algunas familias, el Dr. Ronald Ramus, Profesor y Director de Medicina Materno Fetal, y Director de la Unidad de Ultrasonido, discute cómo prepararse mejor para el embarazo y el parto.
Have you experienced a traumatic injury like a motor vehicle accident or a fall and now find it difficult to return to normal life? Dr. Kathryn Maher discusses symptoms that may be a sign that you're experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, coping strategies that may help, and more.
Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecological cancer and 4th most common cancer for women in the United States. Unfortunately, it is one of the few cancers with increasing annual diagnoses and deaths. Uterine cancer includes two main cancer types: 1) Endometrial, which occurs in the lining of the uterus, or endometrium. Over 90% of all uterine cancers are endometrial cancer so the terms “uterine cancer” and “endometrial cancer” are often used interchangeable. For today’s discussion, we...
When receiving imaging or treatment at VCU Massey Cancer Center, you can trust that you are in expert hands. Dr. Emma Fields discusses MRI-guided radiation therapy, the potential benefits for cancer patients, and more.
