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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.

Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling

Read how the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health (VPGH) is working to reduce gambling addiction in Virginia on wvtf.org.

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VCU Program creates a holistic view of health care for students

In the latest edition of Diversity in Action, Laurie Cathers PhD, Director of Bachelors of Science in Health Services (BSHS) Program, and Travis Thomas, BSHS student, talk about the new program dedicated to the success of future health care leaders.

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VCU appoints Amy R. Darragh dean of VCU College of Health Professions

Darragh comes to VCU from The Ohio State University, where she has served as director and vice dean in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

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VCU Nuclear Medicine Concentration Energized by New Faculty

Heidy Palacios and Charlie Downing arrive at The College of Health Professions ready to demystify nuclear medicine – and showcase the rewarding career paths awaiting graduates

Heidy Palacios, MBA, director and assistant professor (left), and Charlie Downing, clinical coordinator (right) are pictured with the Siemens Symbia Evo Excel dual-head gamma camera system, which allows students to simulate nuclear medicine procedures in a controlled environment.Heidy Palacios, MBA, director and assistant professor (left), and Charlie Downing, clinical coordinator (right) are pictured with the Siemens Symbia Evo Excel dual-head gamma camera system, which allows students to simulate nuclear medicine procedures in a controlled environment.

VCU staff member proudly dedicates over 40 years to the university community

Fifty years ago, Mary Tucker stepped on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus to study art education. In May, she steps away from a professional role on campus – and an education and career that spanned nearly all those years.

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VCU Department of Health Administration Partners with School of Nursing and Professional Associations for National Nurses Month Webinar

The VCU Department of Health Administration will host its first-ever National Nurses Month webinar in partnership with the National Association for Health Services Executives (N.A.H.S.E.), the professional society for Black healthcare leaders, the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), and the VCU School of Nursing. 

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Longtime CHP staff member honored during VCU Annual Service Awards

Beth Williamson Ayers receives President’s Award of Excellence

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Should age matter in politics? VCU professor discusses ageism in the 2024 presidential election and society

Gerontologist Tracey Gendron, director of the Virginia Center on Aging, says a candidate’s age doesn’t define their ability to serve in office.

Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., director of the Virginia Center on Aging at VCU, is the author of the new book Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., director of the Virginia Center on Aging at VCU, is the author of the new book

VCU College of Health Professions earns top rankings by U.S. News and World Report

Three programs in Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions have received top rankings in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools.

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