About Us
At VCU Health, you have access to an exceptional team of specialists — all dedicated to the wide range of women’s care you might need. Our sole focus is on women and their unique health concerns. And that’s our commitment throughout your lifetime.
Your Women's Health Team
We understand the needs women face at each stage of life. Women's Health at VCU Health begins with highly specialized experts with national and international reputations for excellence.
Pregnancy & Birth
Our expert team of doctors, certified nurse-midwives and nurses will work with you to design the birth experience you want, guided by the best clinical practices and most current research. We look forward to caring for you and your baby on this very special journey.
Infertility
If you are among the millions of women and men who are struggling with infertility, you’re not alone. The experts at VCU Health Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology are here to offer real solutions and a variety of options to help you on your journey to parenthood.
About the Institute
The VCU Institute for Women’s Health (IWH) is a chartered university-wide institute approved by the Board of Visitors in 1999. It is the only community of scholars across VCU that conducts, promotes, and integrates interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement in women’s health and sex/ gender differences.
Mission
The mission of the VCU Institute for Women’s Health is to advance interdisciplinary research and provide education and training in women’s health and sex/gender differences, foster community engagement, support equity for diverse women in science, and promote standards of excellence in women’s health care toward the goal of improving the health of women across the lifespan..
Vision
The VCU Institute for Women’s Health is a dynamic leader for the university’s collective efforts in women’s health and a national model of excellence.
Goals
Research: Develop, support and facilitate interdisciplinary basic, clinical, behavioral, translational, and community-engaged research in women’s health and sex/gender differences by identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, fostering collaborations across schools and departments, facilitating research development groups, mentoring junior investigators, and providing opportunities for research dissemination..
Does Planned Parenthood give free IUDs?
FREE IUDS & IMPLANTS: The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood recently received funding to provide FREE IUDs and Implants to patients who are uninsured and at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level . To learn more, contact Planned Parenthood's Richmond Health Center at 804-355-4538.
Does VCU have lactation rooms?
VCU offers lactation rooms on both the Monroe Park and MCV campuses for students and employees to breastfeed or pump in privacy. Click here for a map of lactation rooms on both campuses.
What is a money spot at VCU?
The Money Spot at VCU is a peer-to-peer financial counseling service that is free to VCU students. Set up a confidential meeting with a money coach to learn how to create a spending plan, manage credit and debt, gain control of personal finances, and more.
Where is Harris Hall at VCU?
Stop by Harris Hall, Rm 1100 at 1015 Floyd Ave, call 828-1550, or click on the link for more info.
What is student health?
Student Health is committed to working in partnership with students to address their healthcare needs. We encourage students to be well-informed and to be proactive about maintaining their physical and mental health. We offer patient education brochures and multiple other resources to help students stay physically, mentally, and academically fit. Click on the topics on the left to get started.
