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Every day College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
VCU College of Health Professions and School of Nursing jointly name new associate dean of inclusive excellence and belonging
In this role, Stephan Davis will lead both schools in the evaluation of school policies, standards and practices to reflect a commitment to inclusion and belonging values.
CHP Dean Search Update: Search Committee announced
These individuals will meet soon to plan the search process and review all position profiles and advertisements to ensure we achieve a diverse pool of high-quality candidates.
Dr. Virginia Chu awarded $2.1 million federal grant to support somatosensory research in young children
A VCU Occupational Therapy faculty member was awarded a $2.1 million federal grant to support her research into somatosensory processing — sensation and touch — in children.
Minding the Gap: VCU Richmond Brain Health Initiative
The RBHI, as it’s widely known, provides dementia-related screening, education, coaching, referrals for support and monitoring, and research opportunities in Richmond, which some call a dementia desert for its lack of brain health and memory care centers.
VCU HSOR student selected as Tillman Scholar
Kristin MacDonald, a student in Virginia Commonwealth University’s Health Services Organization and Research program in the College of Health Professions, has been named a 2023 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation.
VCU Health experts warn of waterborne illnesses
Dr. Melissa Jamerson, chair and associate professor in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences within the College of Health Professions at VCU talked with ABC 8NEWS about waterborne illnesses.
What to know about waterborne pathogens
Avoid infections while visiting rivers and lakes with these helpful tips from a VCU College of Health Professions expert.
VCU College of Health Professions Appoints Physical Therapy Chair
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions has appointed Benjamin Darter, P.T., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Physical Therapy.
Melissa Jamerson named chair of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Melissa Jamerson, Ph.D., associate professor of immunology and immunohematology, has been appointed chair of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions, effective July 1.
Saleema Karim to serve as interim chair of Health Administration
Saleema Karim, Ph.D., has been named interim chair of the Department of Health Administration at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions, effective July 1.
