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Healthy with VCU HealthCervical Cancer: What You Need To KnowCervical cancer is preventable, yet thousands are diagnosed every year. In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Jaclyn Wall, a gynecologic oncologist at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, what it is, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself. Learn practical steps to protect your health and why early detection matters.
Learn more about Jaclyn Wall, MD
2026-01-1300 minHealthy with VCU HealthNavigating Menopause: Help is AvailableJane Limmer, M.D., an OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner at VCU Health wants patients to know that there is relief and help so you can live your best life. She discusses available options to best treat your individual symptoms and meet your personal goals.
Learn more about Jane Limmer, MD
2025-11-1000 minHealthy with VCU HealthLiver Health Disparities: Why Hispanic Communities are More AffectedDr. Juan Pablo Arab of VCU Health is the director of alcohol sciences at VCU’s Stravitz-Sanyal Institute of Liver Disease and Metabolic Health. One of his specialties is studying the genetic and social factors that may raise the risk of liver disease among Hispanics.
Learn more about Juan Pablo Arab, MD
2025-09-2300 min
Coaches Corner PodcastBuilt for Omaha: Coach Sean Thompson on VCU, the A-10, and the Rise of Mid-Major BaseballIn this episode of Coach’s Corner, Walter Beede sits down with VCU Head Coach Sean Thompson, a former Rams player turned head coach, to discuss what makes VCU Baseball one of the most exciting mid-major programs in the country. From a new stadium project and the strength of the A-10 Conference, to the value of high school recruiting and the "game within the game," Coach Thompson delivers insight for families, recruits, and fans alike.
This is a must-listen for any player looking to compete at the D1 level and for parents who want to understand what re...
2025-08-1225 min
Via VoicesDoubling International Students: How VCU Plans to Expand Global Education with Jill BlondinNavigating uncertainties in the international world doesn’t have to halt study abroad or international student programs. Jill Blondin, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth University, brings her expertise in leadership and global education to the forefront of today’s conversation about opening students’ minds and balancing politics and compliance without closing your university off from international opportunities. As VCU aims to double their international student enrollment, Jill talks global strategy, data-driven initiatives, and student-centered programming.
Key Insights & Timestamps:
[00:00] Podcast begins
[01:13] Why Higher Ed? Jill’s first study abroad experience & how it shaped h...
2025-07-2429 minHealthy with VCU HealthFast Tracking a Diagnosis to ALSDiscover the unique features of the VCU Health ALS Clinic, the largest in Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey discusses how the clinic's approach and resources set it apart as a recognized center of excellence. Tune in to understand how they're enhancing patient care through innovative treatment options and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
2025-07-0900 minHealthy with VCU HealthWhen Trying To Lose Weight On Your Own Doesn’t Work, You Have OptionsObesity is a common medical condition, and for many, it’s hard to lose weight with lifestyle changes alone. Dr. Guilherme da Silva Mazzini, a weight loss surgery specialist at VCU Health helps those struggling with obesity. Dr. Mazzini works alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, therapists to improve a patient’s quality of life and he'll discuss the options available to you.
2025-03-2600 min
Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball PodcastSTUNNED: BYU BLOWS OUT VCU, First March Madness Win in 13 YEARS, Kevin Young, Richie Saunders COOKEDBYU's victory over VCU in the first round of March Madness was a testament to their offensive prowess and ability to execute under pressure. The Cougars' performance showcased their distinctive style of play, which proved to be a challenging matchup for the Rams.Here's a breakdown of the key factors that contributed to BYU's win:3-Point Barrage:BYU's signature 3-point shooting was a major factor in the victory. They consistently knocked down shots from beyond the arc, stretching VCU's defense and creating scoring opportunities.When BYU gets hot from 3, they are very hard to guard.Offensive...
2025-03-2010 minLocked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball PodcastNO DOUBT: BYU is Going to BLOW OUT VCU in March Madness, Analytics Point to Richie Saunders SOARINGWhile March Madness is notorious for its unpredictability, there are scenarios where BYU could potentially achieve a blowout victory over VCU. Here's a breakdown of the factors that could contribute to such a result:BYU's Offensive Firepower:BYU's high-volume 3-point shooting is a potent weapon. If the Cougars get hot from beyond the arc, they can quickly build a substantial lead.Their fast-paced, up-tempo offense can overwhelm opponents who struggle to keep up.If VCU struggles to defend the three point line, it could be a long night for them.VCU's Potential Vulnerabilities:VCU's defense, while typically strong...
2025-03-1908 min
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Basketball's VCU ADVANTAGE: Coaching Chaos & Athletic Edge PUSH THEM OVER TOP in March MadnessBYU basketball faces the VCU Rams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and this episode breaks down why the Cougars hold key advantages. We'll explore how off-court distractions and on-court mismatches could propel BYU to victory.First, we'll examine the swirling rumors surrounding VCU coach Ryan Odom, who is heavily linked to the vacant Virginia Cavaliers head coaching position. We'll discuss how this potential distraction could impact the Rams' focus and preparation, giving BYU a crucial mental edge.Then, we'll analyze the on-court matchups, focusing on the distinct athletic advantage BYU possesses in...
2025-03-1928 minLocked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Basketball SCREWED in March Madness Bracket, Faces ONE & DONE Scenario Again vs. Stingy VCU RamsThis episode explodes with frustration as we dissect the NCAA Tournament committee's baffling decision to drop BYU basketball a seed line, landing them as a six-seed against the stingy 11th-seeded VCU Rams. We'll analyze the egregious snub and the uphill battle the Cougars now face.We'll break down the questionable seeding, questioning the committee's logic and discussing the potential impact on BYU's path to the Sweet Sixteen. We'll explore the implications of this perceived disrespect and how it can fuel the Cougars' fire.Then, we'll dive deep into the VCU Rams, led by former Utah...
2025-03-1711 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow VCU Health’s Focus on Patient Service Impacts Patient Experience and the CommunityIn this informative episode, Dr. Marcelle Davis and Dr. Georgia McIntosh discuss the unwavering commitment of VCU Health to enhance patient safety and quality. Discover how inclusive excellence shapes healthcare experiences and outcomes, ensuring every patient feels valued and cared for, no matter their background.
2025-03-1200 min
Rams UnlimitedVCU Basketball Live--March EditionDown the stretch we come on the VCU Basketball season and we have a power packed VCU Basketball Live to get us started. The Voice of the Rams, Robby Robinson is first joined by the Times Dispatch's Zach Joachim as they go through a variety of topics, including VCU's at-large chances, Coach Odom's dislike of beets, and postgame plans for the Dayton game. Then (18:00) Zeb Jackson joins and chats alot about the decision he made two summers ago to stay with VCU and be a part of the Rams. The show wraps up with Jack Clark (35:00) talking about his...
2025-03-0750 minHealthy with VCU HealthWhy Cancer Patients Should Consider Participating in a Clinical TrialToday we’re discussing clinical trials, which can extend and potentially save lives, especially among cancer patients. Dr. Chelsea Salyer, gynecologic oncologist and researcher at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the importance of clinical trials and debunks some of the myths she hears from patients.
2025-02-0500 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow VCU Health's Focus on Patient Services Impacts Our Patients and the CommunityThis is “Healthy with VCU Health”. Join us today for the sixth episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Marcelle Davis, Vice President and Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer at VCU Health, and team members throughout our health care system on their commitment to inclusive excellence and its impact on health. Today, we will speak with Nathan Cunningham, AVP Patient Experience to discuss how the focus on patient services impact our patients and the community as a whole.
2025-01-2300 minHealthy with VCU HealthEmpowered Choices: Fertility Options for EveryoneThe CDC reports that about 1 in 5 women have difficulty in getting pregnant and approximately 1 in 10 men have some form of infertility. Advances in reproductive medicine bring hope to those struggling to get pregnant. Dr. Erika New, OB-GYN and expert in fertility treatments, discusses fertility options and how the team at VCU Health empowers you to make informed decisions.
2024-11-2000 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow Focused Ultrasound Helps Those With Essential TremorsDr. Paul Koch, a VCU Health neurosurgeon, discusses the benefits of focused ultrasound, a new treatment option for patients with essential tremor and other movement disorders.
2024-09-2400 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow VCU Health Workforce Development Programs Impact Our Workforce And CommunityJoin us today for the fifth episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Marcelle Davis, Vice President and Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer at VCU Health, and team members throughout our health care system on their commitment to inclusive excellence and its impact on health. Today, we are sitting down with Porsha Bennett, Manager, Workforce Development & Strategies to discuss how the workforce development initiatives have a positive influence on our workforce and community.
2024-09-1100 minHealthy with VCU HealthAddressing Health Equity with Dr. Sheppard, Interim Founding Dean, School of Population HealthJoin us today for the fourth episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Marcelle Davis, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at VCU Health, and team members throughout our health care system on their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and its impact on health. Today, we are sitting down with Dr. Vanessa Sheppard, Interim Founding Dean, School of Population Health to discuss how the School of Population Health’s commitment to this work has a positive influence on our patients, workforce and community.
2024-05-1400 minHealthy with VCU HealthWhat the Health System and Patients Can Do To Improve Maternal OutcomesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, and most of the maternal deaths are preventable. This heightened risk spans all income and education levels. While multiple factors contribute to this disparity, the bottom line remains the same — we must act now to reduce this inequity. Black Maternal Health week takes place every year from April 11-17. It is an observance that strives to bring awareness to the disparity and amplify the voices and experiencers of Bl...
2024-04-1000 min
VCU Ram NationThoughts on VCU's loss to Dayton, A-10 Tournament PrepVCU's comeback attempt fell short on Friday night, as
#25 Dayton rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Rams 91-86 in
overtime. The Flyers outscored VCU 22-12 in the final nine minutes to
force overtime, and Kobe Elvis sealed the win with clutch free throws
and three-pointers in the extra period. Despite the loss, VCU limited
Dayton's star player and held a lead for most of regulation.
Ed Nixon shares his thoughts on VCU's performance and what to expect moving into the Atlantic 10 tournament this week.
2024-03-1337 min
CHP ConversationsBecoming a Working AcademicIn this episode we interview Lauren Mortensen, Senior Program Specialist for the Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences program at VCU and a Ph.D. student herself. Lauren shares her insights into pursuing an academic degree while already engaged in a career as well as how to strike a balance between each of these major obligations.
2024-03-0120 minHealthy with VCU HealthSpecialized and Holistic Care for People with Brain TumorsFor patients with a brain tumor diagnosis, it's important to know that there is effective individualized medical care and support focused on you. Dr. Mariza Daras discusses specializing and holistic care for people with brain tumors at the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
2024-01-3100 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s Commitment to DEI Initiatives Impacts Our Patients, Workforce and CommunityThis series is designed to offer team member views on VCU Health’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to patient care, team member experience and community engagement. The series will feature guests from various departments throughout VCU Health. Guests will share their commitment to making our organization the best it can be and offer an in-depth view into our mutual human connection and how these commonalities improve successful outcomes of diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone.
2023-12-2900 minHealthy with VCU HealthDecisiones que tomas en el primer trimestre del embarazoAcaba de descubrir que está embarazada. Está emocionada, pero también un poco ansiosa porque no está segura de qué hacer y a dónde ir. Aunque escoger el nombre para el bebé puede ser uno de sus primeros pensamientos, hay otras decisiones importantes que tomar. ¿Quiénes quiere que forme parte de su equipo de atención médica durante su embarazo y más allá? ¿Y cuáles son algunas de las decisiones clave que necesita tomar en su primer trimestre?Meghan Noonan, enfermera partera certificada en VCU Health, le explicará las opciones de atención médica y le gui...
2023-12-1900 minCHP ConversationsGetting Involved: The CHiPper Experience as a Graduate StudentWhether you're a student, a faculty member, an administrator, or simply someone who's passionate about health sciences, this episode is here to highlight exactly how one of our graduate students connect, collaborate, and create lasting change right here on campus and within her community.So whether you are affiliated with the College of Health Professions, VCU or another institution, we hope this serves as encouragement for our listeners to explore engagement opportunities and see the value in connecting.
2023-12-0537 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow VCU Massey Cancer Center’s Commitment to DEI Initiatives Impacts Our Patients, Workforce and CommunityThis series is designed to offer team member views on VCU Health’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to patient care, team member experience and community engagement. The series will feature guests from various departments throughout VCU Health. Guests will share their commitment to making our organization the best it can be and offer an in-depth view into our mutual human connection and how these commonalities improve successful outcomes of diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone.
2023-10-2600 minCHP ConversationsHow Psychological Safety Impacts Student Clinicians and Patient SafetyIn this special guest episode, Danielle Duffy, graduate student in the College of Health Professions Department of Nurse Anesthesia, shares reflections on her doctoral project. Danielle explores the concept of psychological safety, what it is, how it presents itself in the clinical setting, and how it can influence actions taken by student clinicians. She also looks at the impact of these decisions and psychological safety in general on patients and patient safety.Research referencesFor more information on the DNAP program at VCU visit the Department of Nurse Anesthesia website.
2023-10-0232 minHealthy with VCU HealthThe Importance of Being a Comprehensive Cancer CenterIn oncology, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is synonymous with the highest standard of cancer research in the U.S. Nearly 50 years ago, Massey Cancer Center first became an NCI-designated cancer center in 1975 and has maintained this status every five years – when the NCI evaluates Massey for its transdisciplinary research and approaches to cancer prevention and treatment. This year, the NCI declared Massey a Comprehensive Cancer Center, its highest level of recognition. In this episode, Dr. Robert A. Winn, director of the VCU Massey Cancer Center and senior associate dean for cancer innovation and professor of pulmonary disease and cr...
2023-09-2000 minCHP ConversationsA Journey Through the DNAP Program: One International Student's StoryDr. Meena Verma did not arrive in the United States from India with a background in medical education. However, equipped with the inspiration of her grandfather and a calling to improve the lives of others she took on the challenges that lead to becoming a nurse anesthetist and proud alumna of the VCU Nurse Anesthesia department. In this episode, she shares her story as a learner and how mentorship of new students plays an important role in her professional practice.Featured Guests:Meena Verma - DNAP, CRNA
2023-09-0425 minHealthy with VCU HealthYou May Have a High-Risk Pregnancy: What You Need to KnowHearing your obstetrician, midwife or nurse practitioner say that your pregnancy may be high-risk can trigger a wave of emotions. Today, we will be talking with Dr. Whitney Bender, OB-GYN, and maternal fetal medicine specialist at VCU Health, who will share what you need to know if you have been told you have a high-risk pregnancy so you can have the healthiest and safest outcome for you and your baby.
2023-08-1500 min
For Light and LifeBonus: My Best VCU Ad, feat. Lucy and Dacai!Hi there! This is not a new episode - it's just a clip from my latest episode that I wanted to spotlight. I've gotten a lot of positive feedback about this week's VCU Illustration Project advertisement skit, which features "special guest" siblings Lucy and Dacai from the original VCU and the VCU novel Adae and I wrote. I put a lot of work into this, between writing, acting, and editing, so I hope you enjoy this bonus clip! :)
Submit art for the VCU Illustration Project: The VCU Illustration Project - Google D...
2023-07-1103 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow VCU Health’s Commitment to DEI Initiatives Impacts Our Patients and CommunityThis series is designed to offer team member views on VCU Health’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to patient care, team member experience and community engagement. The series will feature guests from various departments throughout VCU Health. Guests will share their commitment to making our organization the best it can be and offer an in-depth view into our mutual human connection and how these commonalities improve successful outcomes of diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone.
2023-06-2800 min
Cloud Wars Live with Bob EvansVCU Health Leverages Workday Technologies to Operationalize Processes, Enhance Patient CareVCU Health and Workday | A Unified PlatformThe Big Themes:Process improvements: In order to enable healthcare workers to perform to the highest degree of their license, VCU Health recognizes the importance of technologies that enable process improvements. By working with Workday, VCU Health is able to optimize its resources, and people, by leveraging Workday systems and technologies to the greatest degree.Cultural changes brought on by Workday: Change has taken place at VCU Health as a result of Workday technologies. Now, employees have access to information that enables them to do their jobs quicker, and...
2023-06-0614 minCHP ConversationsU:Create - Not Your Typical InternsVCU’s U:CREATE internship provides collaboration and clinical research opportunities for undergraduate students.Featured Guests:Nada Youssef - VCU Physical Therapy StudentDeema Ballout - VCU Physical Therapy Student
2023-06-0519 minCHP ConversationsMaking the Capstone Experience MatterSportable has created opportunities and transformed the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments through sport since 2005. Take a listen to how Natalie Slemp, a 3rd year student in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program, embarked on her capstone journey and plans to leave an impact along the way. Featured guestNatalie Slemp - VCU Occupational Therapy Student
2023-05-0121 minHealthy with VCU HealthVCU Health Community Memorial Hospital: Advancing Health Care in Rural CommunitiesAs some rural hospitals across America are closing, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is dedicated to offering quality health care services to the people who live and work in their rural community of Southern Virginia. March is Women’s History Month. Today, we are talking with a woman who is making history - Sheldon Barr is the first woman president to lead CMH. Listen as she shares how CMH is uniquely positioned to respond to today’s healthcare challenges and opportunities, and what it is like to be a woman in health care leadership.
2023-03-2300 minHealthy with VCU HealthHospital-Level Care From The Comfort Of HomeThe COVID-19 pandemic caused hospitals to rethink how and where they offered care to their patients. What if you could receive the same high-quality care you’d expect from a stay at the hospital in your own home? VCU Health specialist, Dr. Julia Breton, is here today to tell us more about their Home Hospital services - the first hospital-at-home program in central Virginia.
2023-03-1600 min
Necessary StepsEP 9: Necessary Steps - Towards Pharmacy with Guest: Dr. K.C. Ogbonna, Dean of VCU's School of PharmacyVirginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy's Dean, Dr. Kelechi Ogbonna joins the podcast to reflect on his professional and personal journey in the field of Pharmacy.
2023-03-0822 minCHP ConversationsMedical Laboratory Sciences: Heroes Behind the Scenes Part 3What do brain-eating amoeba, blood transfusions and COVID-19 tests have in common? Medical Laboratory Scientists, that’s what. In this 3-part series, hear from faculty and students in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at VCU as they explain their unlikely journeys in this field. Historically a “behind the scenes” role, Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most under-recognized healthcare careers; however, MLS professionals provide answers to life-saving decisions every day. They do everything from providing cancer testing results, to predicting the correct antibiotic to prescribe, to typing the correct blood for surgery.Featured guestSt...
2023-02-2030 minCHP ConversationsMedical Laboratory Sciences: Heroes Behind the Scenes Part 2What do brain-eating amoeba, blood transfusions and COVID-19 tests have in common? Medical Laboratory Scientists, that’s what. In this 3-part series, hear from faculty and students in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at VCU as they explain their unlikely journeys in this field. Historically a “behind the scenes” role, Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most under-recognized healthcare careers; however, MLS professionals provide answers to life-saving decisions every day. They do everything from providing cancer testing results, to predicting the correct antibiotic to prescribe, to typing the correct blood for surgery.Features guestCe...
2023-02-1326 minCHP ConversationsMedical Laboratory Sciences: Heroes Behind the Scenes Part 1What do brain-eating amoeba, blood transfusions and COVID-19 tests have in common? Medical Laboratory Scientists, that’s what. In this 3-part series, hear from faculty and students in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at VCU as they explain their unlikely journeys in this field. Historically a “behind the scenes” role, Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most under-recognized healthcare careers; however, MLS professionals provide answers to life-saving decisions every day. They do everything from providing cancer testing results, to predicting the correct antibiotic to prescribe, to typing the correct blood for surgery.Featured guestDr...
2023-02-0626 minHealthy with VCU HealthAdvance Care Planning: The Time is Now!Advance Care Planning requires those hard conversations between loved ones in order to honor wishes. Dr. Danielle Noreika, Medical Director of Palliative Care at VCU Medical Center, shares with us why open lines of communication are critical and can assist with care and treatment decisions.
2023-01-1000 min
The Asian American AthleteRunning for VCU’s Track & Field and Cross Country Teams and Preparing & Training to Compete as a D1 College Athlete with Bismillah AlidostOn this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college track & field athlete and cross country runner Bismillah Alidost about his athletic journey. During his athletic career, Bismillah was a D1 collegiate athlete at Virginia Commonwealth University (also known as VCU) where he was on the track & field and cross country teams. In track & field, he competed in events such as the 800-meter run, 1000-meter run, 1500-meter run, mile run, 4x400 relay, and more. In cross country, he competed in events such as the 6K, 8K, and 10K.Following his collegiate career, he served as a...
2023-01-0539 minCHP ConversationsLeadership in the Healthcare SettingIn this episode Malorie Burkett sits down with Tracy Kemp Stallings. Tracy is a graduate of CHP’s Dept. of Health Administration. She also spent over 30 years in healthcare leadership, and during the last 11 years of her career, she served as COO of Johnston-Willis Hospital. Hear from Tracy about what drove her interest in healthcare leadership. How did she get her start, and who/what inspired her the most? Also - how does she feel VCU Helped prepare her to become a decision-maker at a major health system.
2022-12-0126 min
CrosswindsMarcos Irigaray Chief of Business Development and Communications VCU HealthTom Robertson, Executive Director of the Vizient Research Institute is joined by Marcos Irigaray, long-time chief marketing and strategy officer at VCU Health, who now leads strategy and business development for the VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health. Marcos discusses VCU's role as an academic research institution that also serves as the principal care delivery system for the region's socioeconomically vulnerable population. The conversation moves from managing the medical manifestations of social determinants of health to VCU's success in launching innovative care programs focusing on the complex needs of the chronically ill.
Gu...
2022-10-1819 minHealthy with VCU HealthWhat You Need To Know To About Uterine Cancer And How The Team at VCU Massey Cancer Center Can Help You With Your Diagnosis, Treatment and CareUterine cancer is the most common type of gynecological cancer and 4th most common cancer for women in the United States. Unfortunately, it is one of the few cancers with increasing annual diagnoses and deaths. Uterine cancer includes two main cancer types:1) Endometrial, which occurs in the lining of the uterus, or endometrium. Over 90% of all uterine cancers are endometrial cancer so the terms “uterine cancer” and “endometrial cancer” are often used interchangeable. For today’s discussion, we’ll be using the term endometrial cancer. 2) Uterine sarcoma is a much rarer form of uterine cancer and forms in the...
2022-09-1900 minHealthy with VCU HealthMRI-Guided Radiation: A Novel Treatment Option for Solid TumorsWhen receiving imaging or treatment at VCU Massey Cancer Center, you can trust that you are in expert hands. Dr. Emma Fields discusses MRI-guided radiation therapy, the potential benefits for cancer patients, and more.
2022-05-2600 minHealthy with VCU HealthInclusivity: Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are Important in Health CareOrganizations around the country continue to make improvements in DEI, or Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and that includes healthcare and while great strides have been made, there's still a long way to go. Joanne Harris discusses how VCU Health is amplifying the voices of patients and team members through DEI efforts.
2022-03-3100 minHealthy with VCU HealthWhat To Do If You Get The SnifflesLast year the number of flu infections decreased significantly due to precautions we took against COVID-19. Many schools were closed, mask mandates were in place and social distancing was practiced in most settings. As a few of these requirements have been lifted, some worry how this will affect the upcoming flu season. How do you know if you have a cold, flu or COVID-19? And how should you treat the symptoms? VCU Health infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Stevens is with us to share what you can do to stay safe during the flu season.
2021-11-0900 minHealthy with VCU HealthDecisions You Make in the 1st Trimester of PregnancyYou just found out you’re pregnant. You’re excited but also a little anxious as you aren’t sure what to do and where to go. While selecting baby names may be among your first thoughts, there are other important choices to make. Who do you want on your health care team for your pregnancy journey and beyond? And what are some of the key decisions you need to make in your first trimester?Meghan Noonan, a certified nurse-midwife at VCU Health, will explain your care team options and guide you through some decisions to navigate your first...
2021-10-2600 minHealthy with VCU HealthVCU Health Podcast: Discussing Race, Ethnicity, and Organ TransplantsDionne Wynn-Criss is joined by Marcelle Davis DSL to talk about being a living donor.
2021-08-2500 min
Somebody's Son14. The Real VCUYou spoke, and we listened. Next month we will launch a LinkedIn series entitled Bigger Than You Think. Our 1:1 conversations with so many leaders in Atlanta are designed to spotlight their unique stories and perspectives. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave kind rating.
Like many of you, I still remember those teachers that had a positive impact on my educational upbringing. Today’s episode is special because we spend time with Virginia Commonwealth University Professor Carlton Goode.
Dr Goode taught me the importance of cultivating relationships, he’s the reason Ali and I share a frie...
2021-06-2849 minHealthy with VCU HealthEquitable Access to Health CareEconomic and social differences can isolate people from the resources they need during public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. VCU Health’s office of health equity works to ensure all communities have access to the care they need during COVID-19, including the vaccine. Today, we’re talking with Byron Hunter, MPH, FACHE VCU Health director of community health initiatives, about how VCU Health is reaching those hardest hit by COVID-19.
2021-06-2300 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow To Avoid Burns During Summer FunSummer fun is here and there are more ways to get burned than you might think. Most of us think about sunburn, but grills, backyard firepits and fireworks, and even kitchens all have the potential of injuries. Today, Dr. Michael Feldman, medical director of VCU Health's Evans-Haynes burn center will help you be more aware of your surroundings and potential hazards.
2021-05-2600 minHealthy with VCU HealthDoes My Child Really Need Those AntibioticsDr. Elizabeth Wolf is a pediatrician and researcher at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. She's also a mom of two young children. Dr. Wolf's recently published a research study article focused on low-value care, including overuse and over prescribing of antibiotics. She's here to tell us more about antibiotics and when your kiddos really need them, and when they don't.
2021-05-1200 min
Necessary StepsEP 7: For The Gram with Dr. Tulsi Shah @namaslay.in.medOn this episode of The PIPELINE, We are joined by Healthcare Social Media Influencer Dr. Tulsi Shaw from Instagram's @namaslay.in.med about her journey through VCU's School of Medicine and being a new Neurology Resident during the pandemic.
2021-03-3153 min
Eco-Fashion Podcast at VCUEpisode #5: VCU Neo EnvironmentalWelcome back returning listeners and everyone new to the Eco Fashion Podcast at VCU. In today’s episode, our host Natalie B. talks with leaders from another environmental organization here at VCU —Johnny, Gladys, and Dymond! Natalie and the Leadership Board from Neo talk about the ideas they have to make VCU’s campus more sustainable. Dymond talks about a social media campaign Neo is doing with VCU’s Office of Sustainability. Gladys talks about a sustainable cutlery company Neo is working with. Johnny touches on the struggles fast fashion vs. luxury brand pose for young people. Natalie was inspired...
2021-03-0637 min
Necessary StepsEP 5: Life in 3D with Author and ER Physician, Dr. Sampson DavisDr. Sampson Davis joins us on this episode of The PIPELINE Podcast to talk about COVID-19, his many books including Living and Dying in Brick City, his life as an ER Physician and his experience as a past pipeline program participant. We are also joined by VCU Acceleration Alum Sneha Gade, Kwame Walker and Kadedrah Parson.
2021-02-041h 11Healthy with VCU HealthCOVID-19: Caring for Mom and DadThe risk for severe illness with COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. Dr. Christian Bergman – a specialist in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the VCU Health Center for Advanced Health Management in Richmond, Virginia – will share what that means for you and your loved ones in this episode of Healthy with VCU Health “COVID-19: Caring for Mom and Dad.”
2021-02-0100 min
AUTM on the AirTechnology Commercialization at VCU Innovation Gateway with Koffi Egbeto"My vision for VCU Innovation Gateway is to bring national prominence and world-class recognition and value to VCU, and it's inventors." In this episode of Tech Transfer IP, Lisa is talking with Koffi Selom Egbeto. Koffi is a Technology Commercialization Manager with the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Innovation Gateway. Before working at VCU, Koffi was a Licensing Associate with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Prior to UTA, Koffi was a patent technical writer with TR Patents and a patent analyst intern at WTS Paradigm. Koffi shares his background and journey to VCU Innovation Gateway and d...
2020-12-1622 minHealthy with VCU HealthAdvancing Health Care For All – Today And TomorrowDr. Art Kellermann discusses today’s challenges and opportunities for health care and how VCU is uniquely positioned to respond.
2020-12-0800 min
Necessary StepsEP 2 : Balancing Act with Guest: Cocoa BrownOn this episode "Balancing Act" of The PIPELINE we speak to Actress, Comedienne, and VCU Alum, Cocoa Brown about her VCU memories, career, and how she balances it all. Our Pipeline alum speak about their extracurricular activities and getting everything done while maintaining their academics.
2020-11-1745 min
Necessary StepsEP 1: Accepted with Guest: Dr. Michelle LynamOn this episode of The PIPELINE, Ray and Lorayah speak with students who have recently been accepted into VCU's School of Pharmacy and VCU's School of Medicine. We also interview Dr. Michelle Lynam, Dr. United States of America 2021
2020-11-0441 minHealthy with VCU HealthClinical Trials Offer Promising New Cervical Cancer Treatment OptionsClinical trials give patients access to promising new therapies before they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial use. For some patients, they may offer an additional line of treatment after all other therapies have failed. In this episode, Dr. Leslie Randall, gynecologic oncologist and researcher at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses several promising clinical trials testing new treatments for cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide.
2020-09-2300 minHealthy with VCU HealthImproving Breast Cancer Treatment Through Accelerated Partial Breast IrradiationBreast cancer surgery is often followed by radiation treatment. Dr. Douglas Arthur, Chair of Radiation Oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses accelerated partial breast irradiation.
2020-06-1500 minHealthy with VCU HealthWeight Loss Surgery for Teens: A Healthy Lifestyle ToolMany children and teens are challenged with severe obesity, and some of these children could benefit from weight loss surgery before comorbidities take a major toll on their overall health. Dr. Trey Wickham, Endocrinologist and Co-Director at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's Healthy Lifestyles Center, discusses weight loss surgery for teens.
2020-03-0300 minHealthy with VCU HealthWhy We Are Passionate About Training First RespondersFirst responders are part of the patient care team. Dr. Alan Rossi, Medical Director of VCU Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education and Medical Director of VCU Paramedic Program, discusses training first responders to better serve the community.
2020-02-0400 minHealthy with VCU HealthWays to Control Asthma in ChildrenWith roughly one in twelve children suffering from asthma, learning to control the condition improves their quality of life. Dr. Michael Schechter, Professor and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, discusses how to control asthma in children.
2020-01-2100 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow You Can Get Better, Faster After SurgeryVCU Health is working to improve patient outcomes for expedited recovery after surgery. Dr. Michael Scott, Director of Critical Care Anesthesiology at Virginia Commonwealth University, discusses the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program.
2019-12-1700 minHealthy with VCU HealthRobot-Assisted TransplantationRobotic-assisted surgery means better outcomes for kidney transplant recipients and donors. Dr. Chandra Bhati, Transplant Surgeon at the VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center and Associate Professor of Surgery, explains how this cutting-edge technology works and how it benefits patients.
2019-12-0400 minHealthy with VCU HealthScreening for Lung Cancer Saves LivesLung cancer is a leading cause of death in men and women. Dr. Patrick Nana-Sinkham, pulmonologist and researcher at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses lung cancer and the importance of lung cancer screening.
2019-11-2500 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow VCU Health is Working to Combat the Social Determinants of HealthVCU Health is working to improve the health of the Richmond Community. Sheryl Garland, Chief of Health Impact of VCU Health System, discusses these exciting changes.
2019-11-1300 minHealthy with VCU HealthThe Value of Our Level I Trauma CenterWhen faced with trauma, you have a choice in where you'd prefer to receive treatment. Dr. Michel Aboutanos, Chief of Acute Care Surgical Services and Medical Director of the Adult Level I Trauma Center, discusses the care available at the VCU Health Level I Trauma Center.
2019-10-3000 minHealthy with VCU HealthHow Neoadjuvant Therapy Has Improved Breast Cancer CareSome breast cancer may allow for pre-surgical treatment. Dr. Harry Bear, Chair of Surgical Oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer.
2019-10-2300 minHealthy with VCU HealthTransforming the Immune System to Attack Cancer Through CAR T-cell TherapyCAR T-cell therapy is an innovative means of boosting the immune system for cancer patients. Dr. John McCarty, Director of the Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses CAR T-cell therapy.
2019-10-1500 min
The Creativity at Work Podcast016 - Creativity At Work | Elena Olson of the VCU School of BusinessA new semester means new podcasts from the VCU School of Business and we are starting things off with the person leading the charge this year. Elena Olson is an Assistant Professor and our Creativity Czaritsa for the year. She discusses how she will enhance creativity around the school in this role as well as giving insight to how she applies creativity to her Information Systems curriculum. To find out more about how we are driving the future of business through the power of creativity, visit us at https://business.vcu.edu
2019-09-0311 min
VCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S02E3 - "Pizza"For season two, episode three of Questions, Commons and Concerns, VCU community members answer the question, “If VCU was a pizza, what toppings would it have?” Their answers reflect on how the different styles and tastes present in our diverse campus come together to make our unique university culture.
Host: Joseph Koroma
Transcript:https://vcustudentcommons.com/2019/05/09/qcc-vcu-pizza/
2019-05-0900 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S02E2 - "Heritage"VCU community members are fortunate to be a part of a growing global community that learns from one another as we learn about ourselves. For season two, episode two of Questions, Commons and Concerns, VCU students share aspects of their heritages and personal family histories that all add to the diverse culture of our Ramily.
Host: Joseph Koroma
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2019/05/02/qcc-heritage/
2019-05-0200 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S02E1 - "Love"Here at Virginia Commonwealth University, we have a campus full of caring individuals who love not only each other, but love the fact that they are a part of this diverse and welcoming community. We're starting off season two of Questions, Commons and Concerns by sharing how VCU students show affection for their loved ones, and what they love about our university.
Host: Joseph Koroma
Transcript:https://vcustudentcommons.com/2019/04/22/qcc-love/
2019-04-2200 min
WHAT THE WELL?Mental Health and WellbeingJoin Associate Director of The Well, Trisha Saunders, and special guests Dr. Christine Strasser from University Counseling Services, Dr. Amy Adkins, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and a researcher with the College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute (COBE) at VCU, senior student Malcolm Richardson, and junior student Emily Mustian, as they explore ways that students can check in on their mental health and wellbeing. Visit The Well's YouTube Channel to access The Well's Self-Care Song featured in this episode.Complete transcript of this Mental Health and Wellbeing episode ...
2019-03-2035 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns Special - "Community"In this special episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities asked students about their communities, near and far.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2019/01/22/qcc-community/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2019-01-2200 min
The Creativity at Work Podcast013 - Creativity At Work | Joe Ruiz of the School of Business at VCUThis years Creativity Czar joins us to outline how he will implement creativity at work right here at the VCU School of Business. However Joe Ruiz is not just our guide along our creative journey this year. He also teaches marketing and owns his own consulting firm, Strategic Marketing Solutions. He gives us his insight into creativity from all these various positions and also tells us what it means to be a Lego Serious Play certified facilitator.
2018-10-0109 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E12 - "Budget"In the twelvth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities asked students, faculty and staff about their budgets and money consciousness.
Host: Brian Donovan
Guest: Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2018/02/27/qcc-how-to-budget/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2018-02-2600 min
VCU Health GenMed PodcastEpisode 36: Mentors in Research: Making All the Difference in Your Academic Career with Dr. Nana-Sinkham and Dr. AbbateDr. Patrick Nana-Sinkam and Dr. Antonio Abbate discuss how mentorship is essential to success in academic your career and tools you can use to identify different types of mentors, as well as the new VCU Rising Scholar Program. For more information on the … Continue reading →
2018-01-3100 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E11 - "Corniest Jokes"In the eleventh episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities asked students, faculty and staff what some of their corniest jokes were.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript:
https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/12/20/qcc-corniest-jokes/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-12-2000 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E10 - "Animal Identities"In the tenth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities asked students, faculty and staff, "If you could be any animal, which would it be and why?"
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/12/05/qcc-animal-identities/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-12-0400 min
VCU Health GenMed PodcastEpisode 33: Training the Reflective PractitionerOn this week’s episode, Dr. Jason Cook discusses health disparities from here in Richmond, VA to rural Honduras and how VCU Internal Medicine trains reflective practitioners to help tackle these disparities. Listen to this week’s episode to also hear about opportunities the health disparities pathway … Continue reading →
2017-11-2900 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E09 - "Homecoming: RamFest"In the ninth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities asked students, faculty and staff about RamFest, VCU's Homecoming concert.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/10/23/qcc-homecoming-ramfest/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-10-2400 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E08 - "Dream Job"In the eighth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities asked students, faculty and staff, "What is your dream job?"
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/09/25/qcc-dream-job/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-09-2600 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E07 - "VCU Trivia"In the seventh episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities asked students, faculty and staff trivia questions relating to VCU.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/09/11/qcc-vcu-trivia/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-09-1100 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E06 - "RAM CAMP"In the sixth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to explore the RAM CAMP experience.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/08/28/qcc-ram-camp-2017/
If you have a question or topic you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-08-2800 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E05 - "The Chicken or the Egg"In the fifth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out which came first: the chicken or the egg?
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/08/10/qcc-the-chicken-or-the-egg/
If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-08-1000 min
VCU Health GenMed PodcastEpisode 31: A Culture of Safety and CollaborationDuring this episode, Dr. Leah Couture speaks about how her innovative work in procedure and collaborative medicine to help build future internists at VCU. Listen to how methods including the “20 Minutes with Chocolate” focus group, the “Pathology Reports” tab, … Continue reading →
2017-08-0900 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E04 - "Welcome Week"In the fourth episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts on Welcome Week.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/07/27/qcc-welcome-week/
If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-07-2700 min
VCU Health GenMed PodcastEpisode 30: SGLT2 Inhibitors, Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in DiabetesIn this week’s episode, Dr. Antonio Abbate, Dr. Dave Dixon, and Salvatore Carbone, and I will take a look at the research being conducted in the VCU Department of Internal Medicine on SGLT2 Inhibitors for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Events … Continue reading →
2017-07-2000 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E03 - "Monroe Park"In the third episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts about the renovation of Monroe Park.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/07/11/qcc-monroe-park/
If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-07-1100 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E02 - "Pineapple Pizza"In the second episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts about pineapple on pizza.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/06/29/qcc-pineapple-pizza/
If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-06-2900 minVCU Student CommonsQuestions, Commons & Concerns S01E01 - "Coach Rhoades"In the first episode of Questions, Commons & Concerns (QCC), marketing assistants at University Student Commons and Activities interviewed students, faculty and staff of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to find out their thoughts on the return of Mike Rhoades to VCU as the head coach and Joey Rodriguez as director of player development of the Men's Basketball team.
Host: Brian Donovan
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/06/08/soundcloud-launch/
If you have a question you would like covered, email us at contactUSCA@vcu.edu.
2017-06-0800 minVCU Student CommonsCommonSpeak S01E01 - "VCU SGA"In the first episode, CommonSpeak's host, Brian Donovan, discusses Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Student Government Association (SGA) merger. Explore what the merger means for the school and its students as Donovan speaks to members of the SGA and supporting staff:
LaDarius Thompson, SGA Advisor
Keith Zirkle, Vice President-elect for Graduate and Professional Students
Maria Sanchez, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee
Katie Clark, Outgoing President for Undergraduate Students on the Monroe Park Campus
Destinee Moragne, President-elect of the new, combined VCU SGA
Transcript: https://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/06/08/soundcloud-launch/
For more information, visit sga.vcu.edu.
2017-04-2400 min