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VPM News Host Lyndon German and Richmond BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo, discuss the top business stories of the week. This week they cover the purchase of the former head Feed More headquarters in Richmond, Powhatan County approving a rezoning request for private school campus and VCU Health's expansion to downtown children's hospital set to open next year.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Juan Pablo Arab, a transplant hepatologist and director of alcohol science with the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease at VCU Health. This conversation covers liver health, insights gleaned from recent research into U.S. liver disease prevalence, the impact of early screening and targeted intervention, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

A federal judge rules a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward; Virginia's wine spotlighted in Governor's Cup competition; and other stories.    In the podcast: VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for people 19 years old and younger; a federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward. 

The ACLU and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are suing President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over an order to halt gender-affirming medical care for people under age 19.    In other news, Tuesday was crossover day at the Virginia General Assembly!    In the podcast: News outlets owned by Lee Enterprises had a nationwide outage that prevented Tuesday's newspapers from being printed.   

Plus: Richmond Registrar Keith Balmer's city-issued procurement card was reinstated while he was under investigation; VCU Health is open to working with a mediator with the city; and other stories. 

The dispute between Richmond and VCU Health over tax payments tied to a failed downtown development could be headed to mediation or litigation; A former bank examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond pleaded guilty to insider trading on Tuesday; and the city's tallest rooftop bar is shutting down, but its enviable view won't be off limits for long.

What's at stake in Virginia's upcoming special elections; the Rappahannock Tribe is now a part of the federal Tribal Historic Preservation Program; Dr. Avula's first one-on-one interview since the election; 6 acres east of Movieland at Boulevard Square in Richmond will be site of 400 housing units; Ting lays off 40% of its staff. 

In the episode, Access Unlocked: Mastering Change Management, we are joined by two influential leaders in patient access and change management: Dominic King, DO, FAOASM, FAMIA, Enterprise Medical Director of Access Transformation and High Reliability Coach at Cleveland Clinic, and Jalana McCasland, FACHE, DSL, Vice-President of Ambulatory Operations at VCU Health. Dominic has led transformative initiatives within Cleveland Clinic's Office of Clinical and Operational Improvement, while Jalana drives impactful changes across VCU Health's outpatient operations. Our discussion dives into the complexities of change management in patient access. Dominic and Jalana share their strategies for fostering staff buy-in, implementing sustainable improvements, and adapting systems to meet patient needs more effectively. We'll cover how they tackle challenges from system inefficiencies to maintaining team engagement, emphasizing that change management is essential to advancing patient access. This episode offers you, our listener, practical insights to navigate change in your own organization, ultimately enhancing patient and staff experiences alike.

VCU Health closed on a nearly $10 million purchase of the former Pet Dairy industrial property next door to its planned Athletic Village, and the transformation of a former Museum District prep school into apartments is nearing completion. 

Dr. Susan Wolver is a specialist in internal medicine who leads the Medical Weight Loss Program at VCU Health. She focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to obesity management, using tools like low-carb diets, medications, and behavioral changes to help patients regain their health. Her clinic has a strong emphasis on reversing obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure, often reducing or eliminating the need for medications. Dr Wolver is mentored by Dr Eric Westman of www.adaptyourlifeacademy.com In this episode we discuss whether exercise works for weightloss, we ask if obesity is curable. We talk about GLP1 agonist weightloss drugs like Ozempic. We explore the benefits of a low carb diet as far as wightloss and health management are concerned, plus we examine the long term sustainability of of a low carb diet. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JW Weightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZ The health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi_vM1nbpcV-PlvWjSZ872EC Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGr Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38f Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeT Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Music used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them

Nancy Gee, Ph.D is a Professor of Psychiatry in Human Animal Interaction, and the Director of the Centre for Human Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. The Centre is the only one of its kind to be housed in a School of Medicine, and in addition to research and educational activities it also houses the “Dogs On Call” therapy dog program. With over 90 DOC volunteer dog-and-handler teams, this program engages in upwards of 100,000 meaningful interactions with patients, staff, and students in the VCU Health system during a typical year.  Nancy is  also the co-editor of “The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders”.If you would like to invite Alex to speak at your organisation please email thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com with "Speaking Enquiry" in the subject line. If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com -  Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignupSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmind.

There are some marketers you just don't want to have to compete with. Grant Heston at Virginia Commonwealth University is one of them. In this wide-ranging episode, Jaime sits down with Grant to talk about AI, collaboration, creativity, brand building, and more. Takeaways from this episode include:How to build consensus around the use of AI in marketing and communicationsIdeas around ways to enhance collaboration on your teamTips for building team culture with a distributed workforceAdvice on building a brand that is truly distinctive in the marketing place – and how to leverage AI to helpHow to build an internal brand that leads to greater support and resources for your teamGuest Name: Grant HestonGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantjheston/  Guest Bio: Grant Heston is vice president for Enterprise Marketing and Communications for Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health. After arriving in 2021, he built the first integrated branding, communications and marketing division that serves both the university and health system. Grant previously spent more than 12 years in several roles — including vice president for Communications and Marketing and Chief of Staff to the President — at the University of Central Florida, one of the largest and most diverse research universities in the country.  Grant has an undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. He has written professional and personal stories that have been published by The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, The Chronicle of Higher Education and more. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Talking Tactics and Higher Ed Pulse. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Element451 is hosting the AI Engage Summit on Oct 29 and 30Register now for this free, virtual event.The future of higher ed is being redefined by the transformative power of AI. The AI Engage Summit brings together higher ed leaders, innovators, and many of your favorite Enrollify creators to explore AI's impact on student engagement, enrollment marketing, and institutional success. Experience firsthand how AI is improving content personalization at scale, impacting strategic decision-making, and intuitively automating the mundane tasks that consume our time. The schedule is packed with real examples and case studies, so you leave knowing how to harness AI to drive meaningful change at your institution. Whether you're looking to enhance student outcomes, optimize enrollment marketing, or simply stay ahead of the curve, the AI Engage Summit is your gateway to the next level of higher education innovation. Registration is free, save your spot today.

A potential legal battle appears to be brewing between VCU Health and the City of Richmond over real estate tax payments stemming from a failed downtown development; It looks like the show will go on after all for Virginia Repertory Theatre; and one of the region's biggest restaurant groups is going back for seconds in Hanover.

PLUS: Results from the first Irvo Otieno trial; GRTC expansion plans; how some are helping after Helene; free meals at Rockingham schools; and VCU Health eyes downtown Altria property. P.S. – The ports strike is over!

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Julia Siegel Breton, a VCU Health physician who leads the innovative Hospital at Home program. Our conversation delves into her professional journey and what inspired her to pursue geriatric medicine, an overview of how the VCU Health Hospital at Home program works, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

Join 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.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Keyur Shah, Chief of Advanced Heart Failure at the VCU Health Pauley Heart Center. Dr. Shah joins us for a conversation about his career, working with heart failure patients, the VCU Health experience with life-saving left ventricular assist devices, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

Also: Today's feature is about a first-in-the-nation VCU Health program that applies a public health approach to the crisis of youth gun violence. Dr. Michel Aboutanos spoke to VPM News Morning Edition host Phil Liles about the devastating story that inspired him to develop the Bridging the Gap program and why he feels hospitals have a unique opportunity to reach shooting victims while they are still recovering from their injuries.

AKI Tips and Tricks from Joel Topf MD, Kashlak's Chief of Nephrology Get a grip on acute kidney injury (AKI) with Dr. Joel Topf (AKA @kidney_boy), Kashlak's Chief of Nephrology! We've put together an AKI highlight reel - focusing on practical tips and tricks to help you identify, diagnose and manage AKI, plus how to recognize AIN and random myths and musings on vancomycin, NSAIDS, contrast nephropathy, and the risk of NSF from gadolinium. Listeners can claim Free CE credit through VCU Health at http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/ (CME goes live at 0900 ET on the episode's release date).  Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written (including CME questions) and Produced by: Cyrus Askin, MD Infographic by: Cyrus Askin, MD Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Joel Topf, MD Time Stamps 00:00 Sponsors - VCU Health CE and Pediatrics On Call podcast by APP 00:30 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 03:00 Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*: Zoe Keating albums (Cellist); Mrs. America (TV series) on FX; The Last of Us (Videogame); 08:45 Sponsor - Pediatrics On Call podcast by APP 09:15 Definition of acute kidney injury (AKI) and fundamentals 11:00 Cardiorenal syndrome 12:24 Schema for AKI 17:30 Establish an etiology, determine urine output and address electrolyte abnormalities 21:22 AKI in the otherwise-healthy patient; 32:20 Rhabdomyolysis
38:21 Vancomycin 41:43 Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) 44:52 Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) 50:37 Gadolinium in AKI and/or CKD 52:53 Timing of dialysis 
 56:37 AKI in the out-patient setting and how to handle home meds e.g. TMP-SMX, RAAS inhibitors; 62:01 Is Ultrasound necessary in AKI
 64:58 Dr. Topf's take home points and Plug for Seminars in Nephrology 68:45 Outro and Sponsor - VCU Health CE Sponsor: Freed You can try Freed for free right now by going to freed.ai. And listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month. Sponsor: Panacea Financial If you're ready to join the thousands of doctors who have declared independence from traditional banks, visit panaceafinancial.com today. Sponsor: Locumstory Tune in to The Locumstory Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or Google podcasts.

One of the busiest developers in Scott's Addition just got the green light for its latest project in the neighborhood; VCU Health is looking to move a proposed outpatient medical center out of the Courthouse Landing development to a site nearby; A mainstay Carytown retailer moved elsewhere within the neighborhood; and a Fan restaurant space is trading pizza for matzoh balls.

Dr. Arthur Kellerman, Senior Vice President of Health Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University and CEO of VCU Health System, discusses the discrepancies between the number of patients and healthcare workers, highlighting the critical shortages in access to primary care and the resulting impact on emergency rooms. He explores the challenges and potential solutions to address these pressing issues within the healthcare system.

A year after a Richmond BizSense report revealed that backing out of an ill-fated downtown development cost VCU Health $80 million and counting, a state review is calling for significant changes to the health system's leadership structure.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, recorded live at our 14th Annual Meeting, where we delve into insightful discussions with industry experts. Join Ellen Wiegand, SVP & CIO, Interim Chief Data & AI Officer at VCU Health, as they share invaluable insights on leadership, growth strategies, and navigating workforce challenges in healthcare. Gain actionable advice and best practices to elevate your organization's performance in today's dynamic landscape.

Virginia's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, or JLARC, recommended changes to Virginia Commonwealth University Health's hospital system leadership Wednesday. The review came after a botched real estate deal between the city of Richmond and the hospital's board. Brad Kutner has more. 

We are excited to share with you the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast where we dive deep into the world of healthcare HR with an exceptional guest, Kelvin Igumbor, the Associate Vice President of Employee Relations at VCU Health System.

Join 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.

According 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 Black pregnant individuals. Dr. Tashima Lambert Giles, an OB/GYN at VCU Health, discuss the importance of Black maternal health and what the health system — and its patients — can do to improve outcomes.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Greg Hundley, a cardiologist and Director of the Pauley Heart Center at VCU Health. He joins us for a conversation about his career and clinical work, medical imaging, heart health, training future generations of cardiac sonographers, his podcast, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Michael Feldman, Medical Director of the Evans-Haynes Burn Center at VCU Health. The conversation covers his career and clinical work in burn care, the importance of Burn Awareness Week and burn prevention initiatives, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Mollie Luck, a music therapist at VCU Health. She joins us for a conversation about the role of music therapy in clinical settings, working with patients, a program at VCU to record the heartbeats of patients nearing the end of life, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

The saga surrounding VCU Health's costly exit from an ill-fated downtown development project continued this week; Henrico-based Elephant Insurance has reduced its local office footprint and found new stomping grounds in the county; and the highly anticipated amphitheater at Richmond's downtown riverfront is now officially under construction.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Wally Smith, a physician at VCU Health who specializes in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He joins us for a conversation about his path to medicine, his work, promising new gene therapy treatments for the disease, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

CardioNerds co-founder Dr. Amit Goyal, series co-chair Dr. Colin Blumenthal, and episode lead Dr. Anushka Tandon to discuss pharmacologic anticoagulation options in atrial fibrillation with Drs. Ashley Lochman and Chris Domenico. The case-based review helps clarify some key concepts, such as when warfarin is preferred for anticoagulation, who may be a good DOAC (direct-acting oral anticoagulant) candidate, how to choose an appropriate DOAC agent, and how to manage anticoagulation therapy in patients already on antiplatelet therapies. Notes were drafted by Dr. Anushka Tandon. The episode audio was edited by student Dr. Shivani Reddy. This CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation series is a multi-institutional collaboration made possible by contributions of stellar fellow leads and expert faculty from several programs, led by series co-chairs, Dr. Kelly Arps and Dr. Colin Blumenthal. This episode was planned and recorded prior to the release of the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation. Please refer to this guideline document for the most updated recommendations. We have collaborated with VCU Health to provide CME. Claim free CME here! CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Anticoagulation Pharmacology Avoid potentially fatal errors with this terminology tip for correctly referencing non-warfarin oral anticoagulant agents: it's DOAC (like, please DO use AntiCoagulation), not NOAC (imagine someone interpreting that as “NO AntiCoagulation for this patient” at discharge – yikes)! Sometimes, an oldie really is a goodie – warfarin is recommended over DOACs for patients with mechanical heart valves, moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome (APLS), left ventricular (LV) thrombus, higher INR goals, or DOAC failure. Patient preference and medication costs should also be considered – at the end of the day, “the best drug is the drug that a patient is willing to take!” Standard-dose rivaroxaban or apixaban may be considered for use in patients weighing >120kg or with BMI >40; use of other DOACs should be limited to pts weighing =/< 120kg or with BMI =/< 40. The pharmacists involved in this podcast promise they don't have stock in apixaban! It just often happens to be the preferred DOAC option in certain scenarios – think patients with severe renal impairment (including ESRD) or with an increased risk for bleeding events (including older adults, those with a history of GI bleed, etc). In general, dual therapy (DOAC or warfarin + P2Y12 inhibitor) is non-inferior to triple therapy (oral anticoagulant + P2Y12 inhibitor + aspirin) at preventing thrombotic events but is associated with a lower risk of bleeding events. Most patients can be transitioned to dual therapy after 7-30 days on triple therapy post-percutaneous coronary intervention. What's that on the horizon? Factor XI inhibitors may become the breakout stars of anticoagulation – multiple investigational agents are being studied for their potential to reduce thrombotic risk without significantly increasing bleeding risk in patients with indications for anticoagulation therapy…at least that's the theorize hope. Watch this space! Notes - Anticoagulation Pharmacology In which cases is warfarin preferred over DOACs in patients with atrial fibrillation? Long-term anticoagulation with warfarin is indicated in patients with atrial fibrillation and either a mechanical valve or moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis (i.e., valvular atrial fibrillation as defined in the 2019 AHA/ACC/HRS guidelines on atrial fibrillation [1]). The REALIGN trial [2] showed increased rates of thromboembolic and bleeding complications with dabigatran vs.

This 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.

Acaba 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 guiará a través de algunas decisiones para navegar su primer trimestre y embarazo. Junto con ginecólogos obstetras, enfermeras y con usted, las enfermeras parteras certificadas le empoderan para tener la experiencia de parto que desea mientras le preparan para ser una nueva madre.

We're excited to share the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast with you, featuring the inspiring John Petrov, CHRO at VCU Health. In this episode, John discusses his unique approach to HR, shares his insights on the importance of compensating and supporting the workforce, and even shares a crazy HR story. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!Here's a brief summary of some of the highlights from the episode:1. John Petrov's Award Recognition: Learn about the prestigious award John received from HRO Today and his journey in advocating for significant pay increases for the workforce at Guthrie Clinic.2. Compensation and HR Leadership: Gain valuable insights into John's deep thoughts on compensation and his proactive approach to ensuring equitable pay within his team and across the organization.3. The Importance of Relationship Building in HR: Discover John's approach to building trust and credibility with the c-suite and the value of developing meaningful relationships with the HR constituency.4. The What Would You Do Segment: Dive into a thought-provoking scenario where John provides a well-thought-out response to a challenging HR issue, highlighting his expertise and problem-solving skills.This episode is a testament to John's energy, authenticity, and commitment to taking care of his people. We invite you to tune in to the full episode to gain valuable insights and inspiration from John's journey in HR leadership.Thank you for being a part of The ASHHRA Podcast community. We look forward to bringing you more inspiring conversations and valuable content in the future.Support the Show.

VCU Health's costly exit from an ill-fated downtown development project is set to get a closer look from officials on both the state and federal level; The disclosure this spring that VCU Health System had to pay $73 million to back out of a costly downtown development project revealed another financial detail that has kept some observers scratching their heads; Kinsale Capital Group is planning more than just an office renovation on the land it owns near Willow Lawn; and another Richmond brewery is closing its doors. 

This 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.

Scrutiny over the failed downtown development that cost VCU Health $73 million to back out of is prompting a closer look by the Virginia General Assembly's investigative arm; In the days after Art Kellermann relented and agreed to sign off on the costly downtown development deal he'd adamantly opposed, the then-VCU Health CEO's colleagues who'd urged him to OK the project shared, over email, a collective sigh of relief; With another Richmond Folk Festival in the books, work is about to get rolling on the highly anticipated riverfront amphitheater that's planned to keep the Tredegar hillside rocking; and as the Dominion Energy Charity Classic descends this week onto Country Club of Virginia for the eighth straight year, another, less publicized golf tournament was played at another, lesser-known local golf course

October 6th, 2023: Ellen Wiegand, SVP and CIO of VCU Health, explores the evolving realm of telehealth, the importance of good partners, and the importance of synchronizing your departments and systems to deliver the best possible care. How does telehealth promise to reshape patient access, especially in remote communities? And as hospitals transition to this new model, what unforeseen challenges could emerge between different departments? Furthermore, amidst its advantages, are we overlooking potential financial burdens? Learn as they navigate these pressing questions, offering a balanced perspective on the technological shifts in healthcare.Key Points:Creating Engaging TelehealthRemote Access ChallengesFinancial Trade-offsFinding Better PartnersSynchronizing Your SystemsJoin us for our webinar "Interoperability Outcomes: A Discussion of What's Possible" on October 5th at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT, discussing challenges in healthcare interoperability. We'll tackle key issues like fragmented technology systems, data privacy, and cost-effectiveness. Engage with top-tier experts to understand the current landscape of healthcare IT, learn data-driven strategies for patient-centered care, and discover best practices for ensuring system security and stakeholder trust. Register Here.This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

Last week's letter from Gov. Glenn Youngkin calling for changes to the governance of VCU Health is renewing scrutiny of the aborted downtown development that has cost the health system $80 million and counting in exit payments; Days after Chesterfield County issued an RFP for bids to reopen Southside Speedway, a big name in racing has gone public with his interest in bringing the shuttered racetrack back to life; and a local real-estate developer and his grandson join the competition on Fox's Lego Masters reality show.

VCU Health's costly exit from an ill-fated downtown development project has prompted calls for organizational and procedural change from Gov. Glenn Youngkin; An apartment building planned on a prominent intersection in Manchester appears to be a go after a recent land purchase; Virginia's beer industry had reason to raise a pint to last week's signing of the state budget; and other local business stories.

Virginia is cracking down on the sale of intoxicating hemp products like delta-8; Some state retirees and beneficiaries may have had their information leaked during a cyber-attack earlier this year; A VCU Health program is one of six recipients splitting a $5 million-dollar grant to help sustain the work of hospital-based community violence intervention programs in the commonwealth; and other local news stories.

A new development that will drastically change the Manchester skyline is a go; As it continues to pay for its costly exit from an ill-fated downtown development project, VCU Health has been given a go-ahead by the city to begin demolishing and clearing the project site, at an estimated cost of $5 million; Carytown Burgers & Fries, a mainstay in the Richmond restaurant scene since 1999, is up for grabs; and other local business stories.

City Council earlier this week approved an agreement that will allow VCU Health to demolish the Public Safety Building in downtown Richmond; Six Richmond organizations are receiving grants to fight inequities in health; The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority addressed its losses through embezzlement in a press release earlier this month... but some are suspicious of the authority's claims. 

Former governor Doug Wilder said he isn't satisfied with the results that came back last week of a VCU-driven review into VCU Health's ill-fated and costly downtown development deal; Buc-ee's has purchased nearly 28 acres in New Kent County, where it's planning its first store in state; and after nearly 60 years on Sesame Street, VPM will soon be on its way to downtown Richmond.

Dr. Daniel Ambinder (CardioNerds Co-Founder), Dr. Kelly Arps (Series Co-Chair and EP fellow at Duke University), Dr. Stephanie Fuentes Rojas (FIT Lead and EP fellow at Houston Methodist), and Dr. Ingrid Hsiung (Cardiology Fellow at Baylor Scott & White Health) discuss situational assessment of stroke and bleeding risk with expert faculty Dr. Hafiza Khan (Electrophysiologist at Baylor Scott & White Health). In this episode, we discuss stroke and bleeding risk in specific situations such as prior to cardioversion, triggered episodes, and perioperatively. These are scenarios that are commonly encountered and pose specific challenges. Episode notes were drafted by Dr. Stephanie Fuentes. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern, Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian. This CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation series is a multi-institutional collaboration made possible by contributions of stellar fellow leads and expert faculty from several programs, led by series co-chairs, Dr. Kelly Arps and Dr. Colin Blumenthal. This series is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance. All CardioNerds content is planned, produced, and reviewed solely by CardioNerds. We have collaborated with VCU Health to provide CME. Claim free CME here! Disclosures: Dr. Ellis discloses grant or research support from Boston Scientific, Abbott-St Jude, advisor for Atricure and Medtronic. CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Atrial Fibrillation: Situational Assessment of Stroke and Bleeding Risk In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation with tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy, timely restoration of normal rhythm is important. In patients not on established oral anticoagulation one option is to wait 3 weeks on oral anticoagulation prior to considering cardioversion. Another option is to pursue TEE prior to cardioversion as TEE is currently the gold standard imaging modality to exclude a LAA thrombus. Following cardioversion (chemical or electrical), anticoagulation must not be interrupted for 4 weeks due to atrial stunning. This is especially true for patients who have been in atrial fibrillation for an extended period of time. Individualizing assessment of stroke and bleeding risk is imperative when determining perioperative anticoagulation (AC) management. ACC has a helpful app (ManageAnticoag App) to make this easier. When considering AC in triggered atrial fibrillation (e.g., pneumonia, sepsis), it is important to consider the substrate that made the patient susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation. AC is favored in patients with high CHA2DS2-VAsC score and many traditional risk factors for atrial fibrillation as they are at high risk for future development of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a marker of poor outcomes in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. It is unclear if patients should be started on long-term AC for new onset atrial fibrillation after CABG regardless of risk factors. This is currently being investigated in the PACES trial. Notes - Atrial Fibrillation: Situational Assessment of Stroke and Bleeding Risk How do we choose an imaging modality for excluding LAA thrombus exclusion prior to cardioversion? TEE is the gold standard. It also provides other information that is important for management of atrial fibrillation (e.g. LA size/volume, presence/degree of mitral regurgitation/stenosis, ejection fraction). Gated cardiac CTA may have a growing role for evaluation of LAA thrombus. What is the data behind the recommendation for uninterrupted AC following cardioversion and what is atrial stunning? All patients should be anticoagulated for four weeks after cardioversion,

Two entertainment venues on the table for Richmond were given the City Council's endorsement at its meeting Monday night; Stony Point Fashion Park is eyeing booze as a means to bring more energy to the mall; “Insufficient due diligence,” turnover in management and “inadequate in-house real estate expertise” were contributing factors to VCU Health's costly exit from an ill-fated downtown development, according to a third-party review presented Wednesday; and other local business stories.

This episode originally aired April, 2021, where The Curious Clinicians examined why some patients feel short of breath specifically when bending over, aka "bendopnea".  You can read the show notes for this episode on our website.  Don't forget to pick up CME/MOC credits, courtesy of VCU Health. Audio edited by Clair Morgan of Nodderly.

CardioNerds Amit Goyal, Dr. Colin Blumenthal, Dr. Kelly Arps and Dr. Justice Oranefo discuss mechanical stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation with Dr. Christopher Ellis, cardiac electrophysiology lab director and director of the left atrial appendage closure program at Vanderbilt University. There has been a significant increase in the number of patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). This trend is expected to continue with current and upcoming clinical data on this topic. In this episode we dive into the rationale behind LAAO and explore several historical facts. We then proceed to the current state of practice including currently available options, appropriate indications, post op care, and potential complications. Notes were drafted by Dr. Justice Oranefo. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern, student doctor Chelsea Amo Tweneboah. This CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation series is a multi-institutional collaboration made possible by contributions of stellar fellow leads and expert faculty from several programs, led by series co-chairs, Dr. Kelly Arps and Dr. Colin Blumenthal. This series is supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance. All CardioNerds content is planned, produced, and reviewed solely by CardioNerds. We have collaborated with VCU Health to provide CME. Claim free CME here! Disclosures: Dr. Ellis discloses grant or research support from Boston Scientific, Abbott-St Jude, advisor for Atricure and Medtronic. CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanical Stroke Prevention in Atrial fibrillation Surgical or catheter based left atrial appendage occlusion results in mechanical exclusion of the left atrial appendage, which is the most common source of thrombus leading to embolic events in patients with non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation. Surgical LAAO should be considered in patients with atrial fibrillation and CHA2DS2VASC score ≥ 2 undergoing cardiac surgery for other indications. Endocardial LAAO devices such as WATCHMAN FLX and AMULET are approved for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation with a CHA2DS2VASC score ≥ 2 and have an appropriate reason to seek a non-drug alternative to anticoagulation therapy. Appropriate patient selection and post-operative anticoagulation and imaging strategy are crucial for prevention and management of complications related to LAAO. Notes - Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanical Stroke Prevention in Atrial fibrillation What are the types of LAAO device? Left atrial appendage occlusion devices can be divided into epicardial closure and endocardial closure. Epicardial techniques/devices include surgical ligation, Atriclip, and Lariat. These techniques require pericardial access (either by open thoracotomy or thoracoscopic access). The goals are complete exclusion and ischemic necrosis of the LAA. LARIAT device Atriclip device Endocardial techniques include WATCHMAN FLX and AMULET devices. These techniques require the use of nitinol-based devices which are delivered into the LAA via a transeptal approach. These devices become endothelialized over time resulting in occlusion of the LAA. AMULET device WATCHMAN FLX Who is the ideal candidate for surgical LAAO? Several studies have evaluated the efficacy of surgical LAA occlusion. The most prominent being the LAOS III trial which randomized 4770 patients with atrial fibrillation and CHA2DS2VASC ≥ 2 undergoing cardiac surgery for other reasons to surgical LAAO vs no LAAO (3,4). The primary outcome of ischemic stroke or systemic embolization occurred in 4.8% of patients in the LAAO group vs 7% of patients in control group over an average ...