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Wishing you a healthy, happy 2026!
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Wishing you a healthy, happy 2026!
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
May you enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season from all of us at VCU School of Public Health.
See you in January!
See you in January!
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
May you enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season from all of us at VCU School of Public Health.
See you in January!
See you in January!
Want to gather safely and protect your loved ones from illness this holiday season? It's possible with a few effective ideas from VCU Health's infectious disease specialists.
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#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
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#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
An ounce of prevention might be the best gift this holiday season
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December 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Want to gather safely and protect your loved ones from illness this holiday season? It's possible with a few effective ideas from VCU Health's infectious disease specialists.
www.vcuhealth.org/news/an-ounc...
#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
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#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
The Graduate Education Innovation Program from the VCU Graduate School, is making masters degrees more accessible and affordable for international and out-of-state students!
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The Graduate Education Innovation Program from the VCU Graduate School, is making masters degrees more accessible and affordable for international and out-of-state students!
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
Frank Rockhold, Ph.D., an alum of the Department of Biostatistics, has established a fund to support current and future students as they develop the skills necessary to build a fulfilling and impactful career. We're so grateful for this ongoing gift of support for #VCUPublicHealth!
Creating Good Odds: Supporting Future Biostatisticians | Medical College of Virginia Foundation
A gift from alum Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D., will ensure graduate students in the Department of Biostatistics at the VCU School of Public Health are provided opportunities to develop collaboration and…
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December 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Frank Rockhold, Ph.D., an alum of the Department of Biostatistics, has established a fund to support current and future students as they develop the skills necessary to build a fulfilling and impactful career. We're so grateful for this ongoing gift of support for #VCUPublicHealth!
Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., joins the latest episode of Community Conversations hosted by @vcumassey.bsky.social to discuss the inspiration behind the Chickahominy TRUTH Project.
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Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/rea...
Community Conversations: The TRUTH Project - Community Power Against Cancer | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
In this powerful episode of Community Conversations / Black Health Wins, host Miss Community Clovia sits down with Dr. Robert Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center; Dr. Katherine…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., joins the latest episode of Community Conversations hosted by @vcumassey.bsky.social to discuss the inspiration behind the Chickahominy TRUTH Project.
Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/rea...
Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/rea...
We're proud to announce the launch of the Office of Medicaid Evaluation! Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor of #healthpolicy was named director of OME.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
VCU launches the Office of Medicaid Evaluation
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health has established the Office of Medicaid Evaluation to more formally provide analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We're proud to announce the launch of the Office of Medicaid Evaluation! Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor of #healthpolicy was named director of OME.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
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🎉 Announcing CitiesLEAD, a new national network that helps cities turn life-expectancy data into action. Thanks to a $1.5M investment from @rwjf.org, cities will get tools + training to help close health gaps across neighborhoods. www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l... @publichealth.boston.gov
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🎉 Announcing CitiesLEAD, a new national network that helps cities turn life-expectancy data into action. Thanks to a $1.5M investment from @rwjf.org, cities will get tools + training to help close health gaps across neighborhoods. www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l... @publichealth.boston.gov
In some U.S. cities, lifespan can vary by more than 30 years between neighborhoods!
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
VCU Center on Society and Health partners on RWJF-funded national initiative to help U.S. cities close life expectancy gaps
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center on Society and Health (CSH), Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced an award of $1.5 million from the…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
In some U.S. cities, lifespan can vary by more than 30 years between neighborhoods!
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
On Saturday, Dani Montoya, M.P.H., will graduate with her Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy and Research!
Dani's story is one of perseverance through self-doubt and undiagnosed ADHD. See how her grit and her community at #VCUPublicHealth made all the difference.
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Dani's story is one of perseverance through self-doubt and undiagnosed ADHD. See how her grit and her community at #VCUPublicHealth made all the difference.
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Class of 2025: Dani Montoya embraces public health and perseverance
In her VCU doctoral program, she reflected her Hispanic heritage; in life, she worked through her ADHD.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
On Saturday, Dani Montoya, M.P.H., will graduate with her Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy and Research!
Dani's story is one of perseverance through self-doubt and undiagnosed ADHD. See how her grit and her community at #VCUPublicHealth made all the difference.
news.vcu.edu/article/2025...
Dani's story is one of perseverance through self-doubt and undiagnosed ADHD. See how her grit and her community at #VCUPublicHealth made all the difference.
news.vcu.edu/article/2025...
Now accepting applications for Chair of the Department of Health Policy!
In addition to teaching, research and service, this leader will help manage finances, build relationships and mentor faculty and staff. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
In addition to teaching, research and service, this leader will help manage finances, build relationships and mentor faculty and staff. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
December 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Now accepting applications for Chair of the Department of Health Policy!
In addition to teaching, research and service, this leader will help manage finances, build relationships and mentor faculty and staff. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
In addition to teaching, research and service, this leader will help manage finances, build relationships and mentor faculty and staff. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
Join us on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. for the last M.P.H. Information Session of the year!
Get all the info you need to decide if #VCUPublicHealth is right for you.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Get all the info you need to decide if #VCUPublicHealth is right for you.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Join us on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. for the last M.P.H. Information Session of the year!
Get all the info you need to decide if #VCUPublicHealth is right for you.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Get all the info you need to decide if #VCUPublicHealth is right for you.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H. has been appointed to the Charles F. & Evelyn W. Thomas Endowed Professorship in Epidemiology, for her exemplary contributions to teaching, research and public service.
🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Swahn!
🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Swahn!
December 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H. has been appointed to the Charles F. & Evelyn W. Thomas Endowed Professorship in Epidemiology, for her exemplary contributions to teaching, research and public service.
🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Swahn!
🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Swahn!
Ready to start the new year with a new role? We're hiring faculty, research and administrative roles across the School of Public Health. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/search?...
December 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Ready to start the new year with a new role? We're hiring faculty, research and administrative roles across the School of Public Health. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/search?...
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at #VCUPublicHealth!
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at #VCUPublicHealth!
Virginia is facing a health care shortage. But VCU has the programs, the environment and the network to train health care professionals to fill the gaps. See how #VCUPublicHealth is part of the solution: www.vcuhealth.org/news/here-is...
Here is how VCU plays an unparalleled role in training Virginia’s health care workforce
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November 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Virginia is facing a health care shortage. But VCU has the programs, the environment and the network to train health care professionals to fill the gaps. See how #VCUPublicHealth is part of the solution: www.vcuhealth.org/news/here-is...
Axios Richmond dove into the data that the VCU Center on Society & Health shared in the relaunch of the Virginia Opioid Cost Data Tool. Check it out!
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Richmond area lost over $1 billion to Virginia's opioid crisis
The epidemic is draining Virginia's economy even as overdose deaths fall statewide.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Axios Richmond dove into the data that the VCU Center on Society & Health shared in the relaunch of the Virginia Opioid Cost Data Tool. Check it out!
www.axios.com/local/richmo...
www.axios.com/local/richmo...
ICYMI: VCU is pursuing the acquisition of the Altria Center to replace outdated facilities and accelerate growth. #VCUPublicHealth would be one potential occupant as we expand our programs.
Read more here:
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Why VCU is pursuing the acquisition of the Altria Center for Research and Technology
The 450,000-square-foot center would replace outdated facilities and accelerate VCU's groundbreaking research and cutting-edge health sciences programs.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
ICYMI: VCU is pursuing the acquisition of the Altria Center to replace outdated facilities and accelerate growth. #VCUPublicHealth would be one potential occupant as we expand our programs.
Read more here:
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Read more here:
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The financial and emotional cost of the opioid crisis in #Virginia remains high, but research-backed prevention and care show promise.
Read more about the latest data release from VCU Center on Society & Health via @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social:
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Read more about the latest data release from VCU Center on Society & Health via @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social:
www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
Virginia's opioid crisis cost $5.2 billion in 2023, but recovery investments show promise
New research shows Virginia lost $5.2 billion to the opioid crisis in 2023, a significant increase from $3.5 billion in 2020.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The financial and emotional cost of the opioid crisis in #Virginia remains high, but research-backed prevention and care show promise.
Read more about the latest data release from VCU Center on Society & Health via @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social:
www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
Read more about the latest data release from VCU Center on Society & Health via @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social:
www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
Congratulations to Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H., named Featured Faculty of the Month at the Institute for Women's Health at VCU. 🎉
In addition to her role as dean and professor of epidemiology, Dr. Swahn serves as the Director of Global Women’s Health for IWH.
In addition to her role as dean and professor of epidemiology, Dr. Swahn serves as the Director of Global Women’s Health for IWH.
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Congratulations to Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H., named Featured Faculty of the Month at the Institute for Women's Health at VCU. 🎉
In addition to her role as dean and professor of epidemiology, Dr. Swahn serves as the Director of Global Women’s Health for IWH.
In addition to her role as dean and professor of epidemiology, Dr. Swahn serves as the Director of Global Women’s Health for IWH.
In the Hampton Roads area alone, researched-backed opioid care could save $786 million/year. Get the full story on the new data from VCU Center on Society and Health via @wavynews10.bsky.social:
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VCU study: $786M lost in opioid epidemic in '23
According to the VCU Center on Society and Health, the total cost of the opioid epidemic in Virginia increased from $3.5 billion in 2021 to $5.2 billion in 2023. Link:…
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November 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
In the Hampton Roads area alone, researched-backed opioid care could save $786 million/year. Get the full story on the new data from VCU Center on Society and Health via @wavynews10.bsky.social:
www.wavy.com/video/vcu-st...
www.wavy.com/video/vcu-st...
Scaling up opioid care could save 2,000 lives and $5.2 billion across Virginia, according to new data released by the VCU Center on Society and Health. Read more on @wric.com:
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Richmond lost $526 million in opioid economic costs in 2023 — highest in Virginia: VCU database
A newly updated data dashboard from the Virginia Commonwealth University is shining a light on the state’s opioid epidemic in recent years.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Scaling up opioid care could save 2,000 lives and $5.2 billion across Virginia, according to new data released by the VCU Center on Society and Health. Read more on @wric.com:
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
We're thrilled to share Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., will serve as interim associate dean for research at #VCUPublicHealth. A national search for a permanent ADR is underway.
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Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., named interim associate dean for research
Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., has been named interim associate dean for research at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Public Health, where she will provide strategic leadership to…
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November 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
We're thrilled to share Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., will serve as interim associate dean for research at #VCUPublicHealth. A national search for a permanent ADR is underway.
blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/11/...
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Did you know? The #opioidcrisis cost Virginians an estimated $5.2 billion in 2023!
VCU Center on Society & Health relaunched its website with new data & context to highlight the urgent need for compassionate action and support for those affected.
blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/11/...
VCU Center on Society & Health relaunched its website with new data & context to highlight the urgent need for compassionate action and support for those affected.
blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/11/...
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Did you know? The #opioidcrisis cost Virginians an estimated $5.2 billion in 2023!
VCU Center on Society & Health relaunched its website with new data & context to highlight the urgent need for compassionate action and support for those affected.
blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/11/...
VCU Center on Society & Health relaunched its website with new data & context to highlight the urgent need for compassionate action and support for those affected.
blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/11/...
Join the Dept of #Biostatistics on Thurs., 11/13 at 12 pm to learn about our Ph.D. and M.S. programs, application requirements & deadlines. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Join the Dept of #Biostatistics on Thurs., 11/13 at 12 pm to learn about our Ph.D. and M.S. programs, application requirements & deadlines. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...