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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.
Two VCU health science schools celebrate Black History Month with series of programs
The School of Nursing and College of Health Professions will offer several lectures and events in recognition of Black contributions to health and healthcare


Rachel Ramirez featured in podcast on impact of lifelong learning
Rachel Ramirez, executive director of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield, recently took part in a podcast for "Chesterfield Behind the Mic."


VCU Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) student wins scholarship for selfless service to others
Stephen Mosher, a Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Student, has earned the Tim Campbell Scholarship for Selfless Service to Others and the Community by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).


VCU, Claude Moore Foundation partner to support health career progression of Southwest Virginia community college students
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions (CHP) has partnered with the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation (CMCF) to establish the VCU Bridge Pathway Program.


Marking 10 magical years, Sensitive Santa is a memorable gift for children with disabilities and their families
VCU Occupational Therapy students and faculty lend their time and expertise to increase accessibility for all during the holiday season.


How this Christmas event makes seeing Santa inclusive to all children
The Department of Occupational Therapy, in partnership with the Children's Museum of Richmond, held their 10th annual Sensitive Santa event. The Sensitive Santa event invites families with children who have sensory or other special needs to meet Santa and enjoy other museum activities. (Article on WTVR)


VCU Health Administration Student Receives “We Believe in You Award” from NAHSE
Maya Perkins, a Virginia Commonwealth University Health Administration student, recently was named a winner of the “We Believe in You Award” from the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE).


Medical laboratory science shapes future for VCU alumna
Modesola Akala was 13 years old when she immigrated to the United States.
College of Health Professions Alumni Spotlight: Evangeline Yoder, PT, MS, DHSC
Evangeline Yoder was first introduced to the physical therapy profession as a child while being treated by an orthopaedic surgeon in Richmond named Dr. Thomas Wheeldon.


Department of Physical Therapy names interim chair
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions has named Benjamin Darter, P.T., Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Physical Therapy.

