VCU Health and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's Dr. Christopher Leffler, whose 198-country analysis of #COVID19 death rates found early face mask policies curbed COVID-19’s spread, spoke to CNN about the science behind how face masks can prevent the disease's transmission:

VCU Medical Center has been re-designated as a Magnet® hospital for the fourth time in a row, the highest national credential for #nursing programs and considered a gold standard🥇 by ANCC. Despite a global pandemic our nursing team continues to achieve excellence.

Happy birthday, Bob Ross! Everyone’s favorite - and most soothing - artist reminds us “every day is a good day when you paint!" (From PBS Digital Studios)

Patients anywhere in Virginia can get the medical help they need, no matter where they are with telehealth. Our on-demand urgent clinic is open daily to adults from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. To start your visit, go to vcuhealth.org/telehealth

The Health Innovation Consortium and VCU Health are thrilled to highlight this landmark event showcasing some of the innovative #healthcare companies we've had the pleasure to work with in partnership with nationally recognized accelerator, Lighthouse Labs.

We are honored to have 261 veterans who continue to serve their community on the front lines at VCU Health. Happy Veteran's Day and thank you for your service! #VCUStrong

Protect the ones you love. VCU Health and our partners at American Hospital Association, Bon Secours, and HCA Virginia, urge you to #MaskUp. For all the things and ones you love, wear a mask. 😷

It’s that time of year again; flu season. Getting a #flu shot isn’t just about keeping yourself healthy; it’s also about helping to protect everyone around you who may be vulnerable to becoming very sick from the flu. #NIVW #FightFlu

Safety and efficacy are always top of mind. We outline why that’s true. bddy.me/3n6AzMu

Our team members are rolling up their sleeves and getting vaccinated to help stop the spread of #COVID19. 😷We encourage you to get vaccinated when the #vaccine becomes available to you!

Learn the truth about the #COVID19 #vaccines as we debunk the most common claims. bddy.me/2YQ0Zb6

As vaccine distribution ramped up, public health experts in Virginia realized they would need volunteers to distribute the vaccine. Thousands of VCU students and staff signed up. Read about a day in the life of one of these volunteers from Richmond Times-Dispatch: richmond.com/special-report…

"Together with Phlow Corp., we want to make sure every child has affordable access to the medicines they need to heal, recover & thrive.” – Elias Neujahr, CEO of CHoR. We’re proud to be one of the founding members of the Children’s Hospital Coalition! bddy.me/30We1Vq

Medical student Eleanor Love leads leads The Simple Sunflower, a service she founded in 2019 that delivers flowers — regifted from weddings and other events — to VCU Medical Center patients with the help of VCU Health Volunteer Services. Read her story: bddy.me/2PvpNDR

In this week’s #SundaySpotlight, @CatieBeckNBC highlights the group of health care workers who finally reunited outside the ER to make music again after an exhausting year of fighting the coronavirus. #SundayTODAY on.today.com/3o3fdkl

#DidYouKnow every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with prostate cancer? This month is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re 40 years old, it’s time to start the conversation. Talk to your primary care provider about getting screened for prostate cancer. 🩺

Change is coming to American healthcare. And it will be difficult, especially for those who can’t already hear it knocking loudly on the exam-room door. My thoughts from #HFMAAnnual with HFMA Joe Fifer robertpearlmd.com/lessons-from-h…

If you have a mild case of COVID-19, please watch this short video on how to best care for yourself and your loved ones at home. #COVIDSymptoms #COVID19 youtube.com/watch?v=8fyKqA…

Sentara Healthcare has donated more than 100 pallets of medical supplies to charities addressing war and natural disasters in Ukraine, Poland, Haiti and the Philippines. The value of the supplies is about $3M. The Sentara mission is to improve health every day, everywhere!

Sometimes, when you’re not feeling well, it can be easy to take your discomfort out on others. But kindness can reducing stress as well as improving mood, self-esteem, and happiness. Find ways to be kind to yourself and those around you today! 💙