VCU Health

By: J. Chevonte’ Alexander Numbers do not lie. Statistics show African Americans rank at the top for many diseases. And, cervical cancer is one of them. There’s a huge racial…

By: J. Chevonte’ Alexander According to the American Optometric Association, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the United States. It most often occurs in people over age 40.…

By: J. Chevonte’ Alexander Without mental health, we cannot be healthy. We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives. Mental health…

~ U.S. Obesity Rates Reach All Time High ~ By: J. Chevonte’ Alexander Obesity is one of the biggest health concerns in communities across the country. More than one-third (36.5%)…

By: J. Chevonte’ Alexander | @curlznpumpz Of the estimated 13 to 14 million people in the United States with diabetes, between 90 and 95 percent have Type II diabetes. This…

On Tuesday, November 14, more than 50 dentists and dental hygienists will provide Richmond’s homeless population with the opportunity to receive a dental exam and dental treatment. In partnership with…

“Immunizations are an important way to keep your family healthy,” says Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough, MD, pediatrician with Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Since the introduction of vaccines,…

Summer is in full gear and that means family outings at the pool or vacations to the beach. What that also means is safety – for adults and children! When…

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Viruses are a…

June 18th was Father’s Day – a day to recognize all the special men in our lives, but also the month of June is Men’s Health Month – a reminder…