VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital

04/17/2026

Meet Bo!🐾
We are excited to welcome Bo, the newest therapy dog to our Dogs on Call program! Bo is pictured with his owner and handler, Mike, and Auxiliary volunteer, Karen, and we couldn't be happier to have this duo on our team. Bo is ready to bring comfort, smiles, and a little extra joy to everyone he meets at CMH!
To join our Dogs on Call program, please visit chai.vcu.edu

04/16/2026

April is National Donate Life Month, and we were excited to have Lo**ta and Tierra from VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center's outreach team stop by! They helped spread awareness about the life-saving impact of organ donation and transplant. Thank you for helping spread awareness!
To learn more, visit donatelifevirginia.org
If you are interested in living donation, please visit https://bit.ly/4hzIHRh

04/03/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! This month, we celebrate our incredible Occupational Therapists at VCU Health CMH who help patients regain independence, improve daily function, and live life to the fullest. Thank you for the skill, compassion and impact you bring every day!

04/03/2026

Congratulations to our recent DAISY Award winner, Karen Lassiter, BSN, RN! Karen, a Clinical Nurse III in PreOp/PACU, embodies compassionate, patient-centered care and makes a meaningful difference every day. A portion of her nomination states, "Karen strives to do what is best for the patients regarding their infusions but also to make them feel welcome in a strange new environment, going above and beyond to try to make their experience as enjoyable as possible." We are proud to celebrate her dedication, professionalism, and the exceptional care she provides to our patients and families. 💛🖤

04/02/2026

Wanting to feel stronger, move better and live healthier? There is still time to sign up for our Community Wellness Program starting April 7! This 12-week, beginner-friendly series combines movement and education to help you improve mobility, balance, endurance and overall well-being.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Leggett Building, 300 E. Ferrell Street, South Hill, VA.

The cost for the full program is $150 with payment options available. No registration is required. For more information, call 434-584-5140.

✔️ Ideal for cardiopulmonary rehab graduates and cancer survivors
✔️ 60 minutes of guided, low-impact movement and Tai Chi
✔️ 30 minutes of rotating wellness education topics

04/01/2026

April is National Donate Life Month. There are more than 100,000 people on the national transplant wait list, and over 3,000 of them are Virginians. By becoming a donor, you can help save a life. Learn more at donatelifevirginia.org. Donate Life Virginia Donate Life America ⛅🌲

03/31/2026

VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team in South Hill, VA.
This role will deliver radiation treatments while educating, preparing and reassuring patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforce physician's advice throughout the treatment process—all while making a meaningful impact in a close-knit, community-focused setting.
This is a daytime position that does not require call or floating to other radiation sites.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4v16txo

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day!
To celebrate, we recently asked some of our team members a simple question: "What does being a doctor mean to you?"
From the joy of seeing a patient return home to the profound responsibility of being there for a family’s most difficult moments, their answers reflect the heart and dedication behind the white coats.
To all our doctors—thank you for your expertise, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to our community.

03/27/2026

Sponsorship opportunities available for our upcoming golf tournament!

⛳️ We Need You on the Green!
We are gearing up for the CMH Foundation 29th Annual Golf Classic on May 4, and there is still time for you to get involved! Whether you’re looking to showcase your business or hit the links with friends, we have several ways for you to support local healthcare. Give us a call at 434-447-0857 or shoot us an email at cmhfoundation@vcuhealth.org.

We are currently looking for:

Team Sponsors: Round up your foursome and get ready for a great day of competition!

Corporate Sponsors: Gain high-visibility branding for your business while supporting a vital cause.

Beverage Sponsors: Help us keep our players refreshed throughout the day.

Hole Sponsors: A perfect way to show your community pride at a specific tee.

Your participation stays right here in our region, helping us provide high-quality, local care to our neighbors. Let’s work together to make this year’s tournament our best one yet!

03/23/2026

31-weeks pregnant and diagnosed with placenta previa, Danielle Hayes was bleeding and scared. Winter Storm Fern could not stop her from getting to VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital. At the door, she was met by a few members of a system-wide maternity care team that admitted and prepped her for an emergency c-section.

What happened next was nothing short of beautiful team work, to keep 3 pound, 9 ounce baby Kamyrn alive and thriving. His journey to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, 80 miles away, is full of unstoppable heroes.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3PokEw6

03/18/2026

When Danielle Hayes made the decision to head to VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, the snow and ice falling across Virginia were the furthest thing from her mind. She was 30 weeks pregnant with her third child and knew she needed a doctor. Winter storm Fern didn’t stop CHoR's Level 4 NICU team from working tirelessly with colleagues 80 miles away, in South Hill, to make sure baby Kamryn got the expert care he needed.
Head to https://bit.ly/3PKojEz for the full story and to read how baby Kamryn is doing today!

03/18/2026

Today, we’re charting a new course as we continue honoring the certified nurses across VCU Health—professionals whose commitment to excellence anchors the care we provide every day.

Certified nurses don’t just bring knowledge—they bring endurance, curiosity, and an unwavering drive to keep growing in their craft. Their dedication strengthens our teams, elevates patient outcomes, and helps us navigate even the most challenging waters with confidence and compassion.

As we sail through this week of recognition, we’re celebrating not just the certifications themselves, but the heart, purpose, and resilience behind them. Every exam studied for, every skill sharpened, every standard raised—it all makes a meaningful difference.

To all our certified nurses: thank you for leading with expertise, passion, and unwavering commitment. You keep our mission steady and our future bright.

Stay tuned—more celebrations and spotlights are on the horizon! 🌊⚓