Healthy with VCU Health

Healthy with VCU Health

Take control of your health! VCU Health experts share practical tips and the latest in technology, innovation and research to help you achieve optimal health and wellness.

Episodes

March 26, 2025
when-trying-to-lose-weight-on-your-own-doesn-t-work-you-have-options

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. D...

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how-vcu-health-s-focus-on-patient-service-impacts-patient-experience-and-the-community

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 health...

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why-cancer-patients-should-consider-participating-in-a-clinical-trial

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, disc...

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how-vcu-health-s-focus-on-patient-services-impacts-our-patients-and-the-community

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 t...

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empowered-choices-fertility-options-for-everyone

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 ...

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how-focused-ultrasound-helps-those-with-essential-tremors

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.

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how-vcu-health-workforce-development-programs-impact-our-workforce-and-community

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 ...

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addressing-health-equity-with-dr-sheppard-interim-founding-dean-school-of-population-health

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...

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living-kidney-donation-the-best-transplant-option

Dr. Dhiren Kumar discusses kidney transplants, the benefits of receiving a kidney from a living donor, the Hume-Lee Transplant Center, and more.

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what-the-health-system-and-patients-can-do-to-improve-maternal-outcomes

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 preventa...

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advanced-heart-failure-what-are-your-options

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 d...

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specialized-and-holistic-care-for-people-with-brain-tumors

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...

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how-children-s-hospital-of-richmond-at-vcu-s-commitment-to-dei-initiatives-impacts-our-patients-workforce-and-community

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 com...

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decisiones-que-tomas-en-el-primer-trimestre-del-embarazo

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...

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how-vcu-massey-cancer-center-s-commitment-to-dei-initiatives-impacts-our-patients-workforce-and-community

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 engagem...

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how-the-children-s-tower-is-improving-care-for-kids-in-richmond-and-beyond

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...

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the-importance-of-being-a-comprehensive-cancer-center

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 s...

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you-may-have-a-high-risk-pregnancy-what-you-need-to-know

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 He...

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how-vcu-health-s-commitment-to-dei-initiatives-impacts-our-patients-and-community

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 fea...

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vcu-health-community-memorial-hospital-advancing-health-care-in-rural-communitiesAs 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 S...
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