October 22, 2025 - 07:26

This week, a staff report provided recommendations on hospital development projects in Chesterfield, offering guidance to the state health commissioner. The report endorsed plans from Bon Secours and VCU Health, signaling strong support for their initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the region. In contrast, the proposal from HCA was met with disapproval, indicating a shift in the state's strategic priorities for healthcare expansion.
The approval of Bon Secours and VCU Health's plans reflects a growing emphasis on community-based healthcare solutions that prioritize patient access and quality services. The state health commissioner is expected to make final decisions on these proposals later this year, which will shape the future of healthcare in Chesterfield and surrounding areas. The outcomes of these recommendations could significantly impact local residents, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention in a timely manner. As the healthcare landscape evolves, stakeholders are keenly awaiting the commissioner’s final verdict.
May 6, 2026 - 12:31
From campus to Corps: Public Health grad using community-centered training for global goodJust two weeks after receiving her degree from the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, Morgan Brooke will trade the classroom for the jungle. She is set to board a plane for South...
May 5, 2026 - 17:34
Crew Works Health, Spacesuits, and Cargo Mission Preps on TuesdayThe Expedition 74 crew kept a packed schedule on Tuesday, balancing routine health monitoring with spacesuit maintenance and final preparations for an incoming cargo spacecraft. Astronauts aboard...
May 5, 2026 - 13:25
Brewing Better Health Episode 5: Why Data and Trust Matter in Public HealthIn the latest episode of the Brewing Better Health series, public health experts Matt Strickland, Ph.D., and Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., MPH, sit down to explore the delicate balance between data...
May 4, 2026 - 19:09
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas shows, sharing health updateDolly Parton has pulled the plug on her upcoming Las Vegas residency performances, citing ongoing health issues. The country music legend, who was scheduled to return to the stage for a series of...