A new leader for a new era of health care
I am pleased that, after a months-long national search, Dr. Marsha D. Rappley has been appointed vice president for health sciences and CEO of the VCU Health System. Marsha, whose appointment begins in August, is a significant addition to our VCU community. She is a game-changer for an institution that is rising quickly and is […]
Moving forward: Access and coordination of children’s health
Yesterday, Toni Ardabell, CEO of Bon Secours Richmond Health System, and I sent this message regarding our next steps in children’s health care: It has been a few weeks since our announcement to collaboratively advance children’s health care by improving access and coordination of care for all children in our region. We are writing today […]
Independent children’s hospital announcement
Today executive leadership from the VCU and Bon Secours health systems announced that we are withdrawing from negotiations for an independent children’s hospital in Richmond. More importantly, we will refocus our efforts to advance children’s health through greater collaboration on initiatives that improve access and coordination of care to all children. The decision was difficult […]
2015 Richmond Heart Walk: Save the date to help save lives
For more than 40 years, the American Heart Association and Virginia Commonwealth University have developed a strong and vibrant partnership with the common goals of improving human health, finding causes and cures and saving lives. Grants funded by the AHA provide vital support to early career investigators conducting groundbreaking research at institutions like VCU’s Pauley […]
Big honor for VCU Medical Center
I am so proud of the big news we received today: That VCU Medical Center has been awarded the Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from two national organizations, identifying VCU as part of an elite group of providers focused on complex stroke care. VCU is now recognized among the world’s leaders in caring for and […]
VP health sciences and VCUHS CEO transition plan
Since the announcement of Dr. Sheldon Retchin’s move to The Ohio State University, I have actively engaged colleagues and leadership across the university, in particular the health sciences schools, as well as the VCU Health System in developing the most effective transition plan. In establishing this plan, I have focused on ensuring that the strength […]