Learn how bedside catheterization is revolutionizing the approach to treating congenital heart defects in premature infants. Dr. Casella, an interventional cardiologist and medical director at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, reveals how innovative techniques like this minimize risk and trauma while optimizing recovery times. 

Learn more about Samuel Casella, MD, MPH 

Dr. Katie Czyszczon, a specialist in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and co-director of robotic surgery at VCU Health, joins us to share the latest advances in diagnosing and treating endometriosis. She’ll explain how to recognize symptoms, when to seek help, and how advanced treatments—including laparoscopic and robotic surgery— can improve your quality of life. 

Learn more about Katherine Czyszczon, MD, OB-GYN 

In this "Healthy with VCU Health" episode, Dr. Kwadwo Baryeh, an OB-GYN at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, shares the advancements in minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and robotic surgery. Discover how these techniques reduce recovery time and improve outcomes for women suffering from various gynecologic conditions. Join us to learn why access to such technology is crucial for rural health care. 

Learn more about Kwadwo Baryeh, M.D. 

Cervical cancer is preventable, yet thousands are diagnosed every year. In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Jaclyn Wall, a gynecologic oncologist at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, what it is, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself. Learn practical steps to protect your health and why early detection matters. 

Learn more about Jaclyn Wall, MD 

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

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, workforce and community.

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 observance that strives to bring awareness to the disparity and amplify the voices and experiencers of Black pregnant individuals.

Dr. Tashima Lambert Giles, an OB/GYN at VCU Health, discuss the importance of Black maternal health and what the health system — and its patients — can do to improve outcomes.

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 inclusion for everyone.

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 Health, le explicará las opciones de atención médica y le guiará a través de algunas decisiones para navegar su primer trimestre y embarazo. Junto con ginecólogos obstetras, enfermeras y con usted, las enfermeras parteras certificadas le empoderan para tener la experiencia de parto que desea mientras le preparan para ser una nueva madre.

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 inclusion for everyone.

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. Robert A. Winn, director of the VCU Massey Cancer Center and senior associate dean for cancer innovation and professor of pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the VCU School of Medicine, discusses Massey’s latest NCI achievement, and explains the impact this accolade will have on the cancer center and its community. An NCI-designation is not just an award. It comes with an array of opportunities for cancer centers to deepen their research, recruit top-tier scientists and advance pathways for new cancer treatments.

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 inclusion for everyone.

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.

February is heart month, the perfect reminder to reduce risk factors for heart disease. Dr. Phoebe Ashley, cardiologist, discusses these risk factors.

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.