Healthy with VCU Health

Lung cancer is a leading cause of death in men and women. Dr. Patrick Nana-Sinkham, pulmonologist and researcher at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses lung cancer and the importance of lung cancer screening.

One in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Dr. Victor Gonzalez-Montoya, Interim Chief of Epilepsy, discusses seizures and how to help if you see someone having a seizure.

VCU Health is working to improve the health of the Richmond Community. Sheryl Garland, Chief of Health Impact of VCU Health System, discusses these exciting changes.

Military service members and veterans may experience mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or concussions. Dr. David Cifu, Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Virginia, discusses research into these injuries.

When faced with trauma, you have a choice in where you'd prefer to receive treatment. Dr. Michel Aboutanos, Chief of Acute Care Surgical Services and Medical Director of the Adult Level I Trauma Center, discusses the care available at the VCU Health Level I Trauma Center.

Some breast cancer may allow for pre-surgical treatment. Dr. Harry Bear, Chair of Surgical Oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer.

Organ donation can save lives. Dr. Marlon Levy, Chair of the Division of Transplant Surgery and Director of the Hume-Lee Transplant Center, discusses liver transplants and organ donation.

CAR T-cell therapy is an innovative means of boosting the immune system for cancer patients. Dr. John McCarty, Director of the Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses CAR T-cell therapy.

Community health workers have something in common with the patients they assist, bridging the distance between patients and the healthcare system. Dr. Wally Smith, Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professor of Sickle Cell Disease Vice Chair for Research, discusses how community health workers are helping those with sickle cell anemia.

That old sports injury might need additional treatment if it still troubles you. Dr. Nirav Patel, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses when replacement should be considered.

Starting a family should be exciting, but it can be stressful for some families, Dr. Ronald Ramus, Professor and Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Director of the Ultrasound Unit, discusses how to best prepare for pregnancy and childbirth.