Healthy with VCU Health

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...

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 huma...

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...

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...

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.

Organizations around the country continue to make improvements in DEI, or Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and that includes healthcare and while great strides have been made, there's still a long way to go. Joanne Harris discusses how VCU Health is amplifying the voices of patients and team members through DEI efforts.

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States so what is the best way to keep your heart health in mind? Dr. Arturo Cardounel discusses the answer to this question and more about how to keep your heart healthy.

Back and spine pain can severely impact a person’s quality of life. Luckily, there are nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatment options that can alleviate your pain.

Last year the number of flu infections decreased significantly due to precautions we took against COVID-19. Many schools were closed, mask mandates were in place and social distancing was practiced in most settings. As a few of these requirements have been lifted, some worry how this will affect the upcoming flu season. How do you know if you have a cold, flu or COVID-19? And how should you treat...

You just found out you’re pregnant. You’re excited but also a little anxious as you aren’t sure what to do and where to go. While selecting baby names may be among your first thoughts, there are other important choices to make. Who do you want on your health care team for your pregnancy journey and beyond? And what are some of the key decisions you need to make in your first trimester? Meghan Noon...

Dr. Daniel Newton explains aortic disease, causes, how it's diagnosed, risk factors, and treatment options.

Dr. Robert O’Connell explains the difference between a sprain and a strain, what to do if you think you have either of these injuries and how to treat both.

Dionne Wynn-Criss is joined by Marcelle Davis DSL to talk about being a living donor.

Nicky Keller MS, BSN, RN explains what  severe alcoholic hepatitis is, and shares information on the Hume-Lee’s severe Alcoholic Hepatitis Transplant Program.

Dr. Alex Krist shares the new colorectal cancer screening guidelines.

Economic and social differences can isolate people from the resources they need during public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. VCU Health’s office of health equity works to ensure all communities have access to the care they need during COVID-19, including the vaccine. Today, we’re talking with Byron Hunter, MPH, FACHE VCU Health director of community health initiatives, about how VCU Health...

Summer fun is here and there are more ways to get burned than you might think. Most of us think about sunburn, but grills, backyard firepits and fireworks, and even kitchens all have the potential of injuries. Today, Dr. Michael Feldman, medical director of VCU Health's Evans-Haynes burn center will help you be more aware of your surroundings and potential hazards.

Dr. Elizabeth Wolf is a pediatrician and researcher at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. She's also a mom of two young children. Dr. Wolf's recently published a research study article focused on low-value care, including overuse and over prescribing of antibiotics. She's here to tell us more about antibiotics and when your kiddos really need them, and when they don't.

Vinay Kumaran, MBBS, MS, M Ch discusses Living-Donor Liver Transplantation and How it’s Saving Lives.

Dr. Frances Casey explores pregnancy loss and ways to find solace during this hard time.