VCU College of Health Professions

Virginia Commonwealth University today announced that Amy Darragh, Ph.D., has been named dean of the VCU College of Health Professions, effective Aug. 15.

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.

As dean, Darragh will lead nine departments and one center, 84 full-time faculty representing 20 educational programs and nearly 1,250 students across four campuses in Richmond, Roanoke, Abingdon and Alexandria.

Full announcement: https://buff.ly/3KGmK52

The application is LIVE for Fall 2024 admission for our NEW Sustainability, Health, and Health Care certificate program!
The program provides students with foundational knowledge about the interplay between climate change, human health, and the healthcare industry.

Apply before July 1! >> https://buff.ly/3Rlo1C1

VCU College of Health Professions Widely considered to be one of the top health professions schools in the nation, our degree programs rank among the very best in their fields.

CHP ALUMNI: We want to hear from you! Help us plan events and initiatives that resonate with you by taking this short survey. Your feedback will directly shape a more meaningful alumni engagement experience. Plus, all survey participants who take the survey before June 30 will enter to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards!
Take the survey here: https://buff.ly/4aNwdlH

The VCU Department of Radiation Sciences-College of Health Professions recently welcomed Heidy Palacios, MBA, as director and assistant professor, and Charlie Downing as clinical coordinator for the Nuclear Medicine Program.

Palacios and Downing admit the program may sound daunting, but they encourage prospective students to consider the field.

Palacios, who herself switched majors from chemistry to nuclear medicine as an undergraduate, says helping patients is why she entered nuclear medicine. "I wanted something that, for me, was more proactive, more helping patients. I had a passion for just being one-on-one with patients. That's how I went into nuclear medicine.”
Full story: https://buff.ly/3RdneTK

CHP in the news: Dr. Daniel Riddle, a professor at VCU Physical Therapy - College of Health Professions, is featured in the following Washington Post article, where he provides PT expert commentary on knee replacement surgery.
Take a look! https://buff.ly/459b5VH

I prepared for my knee replacement surgery. But I had a lot to learn. Difficulties related to the surgery are sometimes minimized by surgeons. Other surgeons say that it’s the most effective way to deal with intractable arthritis.

Top-class wheelchair tennis players will be 🔥 heating up the VCU College of Health Professions Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy courts 🔥 at Collegiate School’s Robins Campus this weekend!

Don't miss the Sportable River City Slam - JUNE 6-9 >> https://sportable.org/river-city-slam/

Today marks the beginning of - a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community to and society. 🏳️‍🌈
To learn more about the history of Pride Month, please visit: https://buff.ly/4dXdFSN
For LGBTQIA+ resources at VCU, please visit: https://omsa.vcu.edu

Accepted first-year students, the clock is ticking! Say "YES" to to secure your spot for the fall semester! View the accepted students' checklist and the next steps to join the RAMily here: https://buff.ly/3yyX5bt

On , we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

More photos from CHP Commencement because we’re still so proud of our 2024 grads! 🫶🎓🙌

Forks in the Road Led to Success | Medical College of Virginia Foundation One North Carolina resident who grew up in Virginia’s Tidewater region has included the Department of Health Administration at the VCU College of Health Professions in his estate plans.

Please join us for VCU Health's Asian American and Pacific Islander Month webinar event featuring Dr. Paula Song, CHP Interim Dean.

Zoom link >> https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/95953035431

See you then!

“This milestone is a statewide acknowledgment that we need to better understand the true state of memory loss in Virginia, as well as craft sustainable solutions to better support dementia patients and their caregivers. It shows that dementia matters,” said Annie Rhodes, Ph.D., director of the Virginia Memory Project.

Full story: https://buff.ly/4ajUxv3

On Saturday, we celebrated not just an end but a new beginning filled with promise and potential. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Here's to the memories made and the adventures ahead 🌟

For more photos from the CHP Commencement ceremony, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBqaN4

Congrats, grads! 🎓 We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments with your families and loved ones at commencement. Here is everything you and your guests should know before the big day >> https://buff.ly/3UtuGe8

VCU Health Administration - College of Health Professions will host its first-ever webinar in partnership with the National Association of Health Services Executives, the professional society for Black healthcare leaders, the National Black Nurses Association, and the VCU School of Nursing.

The webinar, titled “Leading While Black in Academic Nursing”, which will feature national nursing leaders representing prominent schools of nursing, academic medical centers, and professional societies, will be held on May 30.

Register here >> https://buff.ly/3yl0o5V

CHEERS to 44 YEARS! 🎉 Congratulations to Mary Tucker, administrative assistant in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, who is retiring after dedicating over 40 years to this position at VCU.

"If there's anything I feel good about in my 44 years, it is all the people we have trained to go out and work with others," she said. "I feel very good about that.”

Full story: https://buff.ly/3wmGpU3

It's VCU’s third annual Giving Day - an opportunity to support the scholarships, research, and initiatives that transform our community! 💛 If you want to show your love for our college and top-ranked programs by making a donation today, please visit: https://buff.ly/3xTqay7

In the News: 📰 Tracey Gendron, chair and professor at VCU Gerontology, spoke with VCU News on how ageism has influenced voter sentiment in this presidential election and the broader political narrative.

Read the full interview below. ⤵️

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

Read more:https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/04/vcu-professor-discusses-ageism-in-the-2024-presidential-election-and-society

Thank you so much to all our alumni who attended the MCV reunion weekend! 💛 We enjoyed reconnecting and sharing the latest updates. We look forward to another successful reunion next year. Until then, here are some photos of this past weekend! 🫶

Congrats, Beth! 💛

REUNION weekend is here! We can't wait to see everyone soon 💛
Access the schedule here: https://buff.ly/3UlW1jL

REUNITE & RECONNECT: MCV Campus Reunion Weekend is almost here! Join us for a weekend of memories, laughter, and reconnecting. It's a chance to relive the good times and make new ones.
If you haven't yet, please register here: https://buff.ly/49iVzXK

See you soon! 🌟

COMING SOON: Dr. Tracey Gendron, chair and professor at VCU Gerontology, was recently featured in TEDxReno, where she presented "You Feel the Age that You Are." 🌟
Stay tuned for the full video! 👀

CLASS OF 2024: 🎓 Soon-to-be VCU CHP grad Geoffrey Robb brings experience and empathy to the classroom and patient care in clinical radiation sciences.

Shortly after joining the Navy at 18, Robb learned he had thyroid cancer. That’s when he was introduced to radiation therapy. It changed his life and his career goals.

“My cancer diagnosis put me in a place that helps me to resonate with the patients," Robb said. Full story: https://buff.ly/3UbPNTm

TODAY, Richmond will experience its first partial solar eclipse in nearly seven years! ☀️ 🌚 😎 Though the city is about 400 miles east of the eclipse’s path of totality – a narrow corridor stretching from Texas to Maine in which the moon’s shadow will completely obscure the sun – local astronomy enthusiasts can still get a good view right from their backyard.

The eclipse will begin in Richmond at 2:02 p.m. and will reach 83% of sun coverage at 3:18 p.m. It's set to end at 4:03 p.m.

Will you be viewing it?! Make sure to wear your solar eclipse safety glasses 👓

REUNITE & RECONNECT: MCV Campus Reunion Weekend is almost here! Join us for a weekend of memories, laughter, and reconnecting. It's a chance to relive the good times and make new ones.
If you haven't yet, please register here: https://buff.ly/49iVzXK

See you soon! 🌟

We hope you have an egg-stra special Easter 💛 and a beautiful spring season! 🌼

Winter break is approaching! ❄️ What are your plans??