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Meet a researcher: Ana Diallo, Ph.D.

April 3, 2024

Leading up to the school's April 11 nursing research showcase, meet some of the groundbreaking and innovative nurse scientists behind the work. Ana Diallo, Ph.D., shares about her background, her interest in the relationship between diet and cardiovascular health and the merits of the Prescription Produce Program.

VCU School of Nursing names associate dean of practice and community engagement

Feb. 19, 2024

Lana Sargent, Ph.D. to lead the school’s practice and community engagement initiatives

VCU researchers awarded $3M grant to study early signs of dementia

Jan. 2, 2024

The number of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is expected to double by 2050. By measuring a person’s mobility through wearable devices, the VCU School of Nursing study aims to identify physical precursors for cognitive decline.

Pam Parsons, ‘a relentless champion’ for community health, dies at 67

Nov. 13, 2023

Parsons, a professor in the VCU School of Nursing, was a nationally recognized expert on models of care for chronically ill older adults and medically vulnerable populations and was the founder of the VCU Mobile Health and Wellness Program.

VCU nursing school hosts workshop to address community mental health access

Sept. 21, 2023

The half-day event promoted interagency collaboration to improve mental health services for Virginians.

A decade of compassionate, community care

Jan. 25, 2023

Now in its tenth year, the Richmond Health and Wellness Program brings care coordination to the doorstep of vulnerable communities in central Virginia.

Lawrenceville one of four locations for VCU School of Nursing Mobile Health and Wellness Program

Jan. 12, 2023

Expansion of nurse-led initiative brings holistic wellness care and coaching to underserved communities