Every day College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
Jason S. Callahan serves as an instructor in the Department of Patient Counseling, College of Health Professions, and as a chaplain for the Thomas Palliative Care Unit in VCU Massey Cancer Center. He provides pastoral care to patients, families and staff. Read about his approach to chaplaincy on CNN.
As a national leader in health education, the VCU College of Health Professions didn’t just talk the talk – it walked the walk at its third annual Staff Appreciation event. The event buzzed with cheers, heartfelt words and warm embraces as three women were celebrated for their outstanding work shaping the experiences of students, patients and the broader community.
As Tobi Ojo puts it, effectively leading complex organizations starts by understanding how they operate.
3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Carole Ivey and Glenda Watkins, who co-lead a course with occupational therapy graduate students that might have you rethinking James Bond and Marvel movies.
Sean Fournia, a peer recovery specialist for the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, is part of a group of recovered addicts helping problem gamblers in Virginia. He shares his personal journey and the strategies he employs to assist those in need, emphasizing the importance of support systems and awareness in overcoming gambling addiction.
With an event designed to celebrate 75 years of educating health care leaders, the VCU College of Health Professions Health Administration Celebration Dinner delivered a clear message: the program’s enduring success is driven by its people.
The VCU College of Health Professions recently received two new safety resources to help protect our community in case of medical emergencies. This is part of a broader initiative by VCU to expand life-saving stations across campus. The goal is to equip VCU community members to be active bystanders should the need arise.
The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions has received the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
The Virginia Geriatric Education Center (VGEC) at Virginia Commonwealth University has recently been awarded a $5 million grant renewal to help address the emerging health needs of this growing population.
When the top combined driving competitors gathered in France this month to vie for the world’s championship, a 35-year College of Health Professions administrator was at the center of the American effort. Selected by US Equestrian as the chef d’équipe, or team manager, Jeff Legg ensured the country’s single-horse drivers were ready to pursue a medal.
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