Physical Resources
Physical well-being is about maintaining a healthy and thriving lifestyle. Adopting healthy sleep habits, getting routine medical exams and immunizations, maintaining a balanced diet and exercising regularly are a few examples of how to improve physical well-being. This also includes avoiding risky behaviors like smoking and drugs.
⬥ Employee Resources ⬥ Student Resources
Save the Date for the 2024 Richmond Heart Walk taking place October 19, 2024. Heart disease and stroke impact people in very personal, life-changing ways. This year, we want to connect with and share the reasons why we need to eliminate heart disease and stroke. Find out more on the 2024 Heart Walk Flyer.
⬥ VCU Employee Health Services
VCU Employee Health Services has locations on the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses that offer services such as no-cost immunizations, including flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and clinical support with work-related and general health concerns, injuries or exposures. Call the Employee Health Hotline at (804) 628-2594 for any work-related health concerns.
⬥ University Student Health Services
University Student Health Services provides quality outpatient medical care and public health services, including health education programming that empowers students to become full participants in their health care.
Students can use the web portal to schedule a COVID or flu vaccine appointments and results. For all other appointments, call the clinic.
⬥⬥ AEDs, Stop the Bleed Kits and Naloxone
Automated external defibrillators and Stop the Bleed Kits are available in large, high-traffic VCU buildings to use in the event of an emergency. Learn more about this life-saving equipment, locations and training.
⬥⬥ Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
VCU has an Alcohol and Other Drug Policy (AOD) that is intended to provide additional resources to all members of the VCU community related to alcohol and other drug use issues. The Division of Student Affairs also provides more information on the health risks associated with alcohol and drug use, and where to get help for yourself or a classmate or colleague.
⬥ Capitol Square Healthcare
Capitol Square Healthcare — located at 101 North 14th St., Richmond — provides on-site medical care for employees of state agencies, their spouses and children two years of age and older, and full-time, part-time and non-Medicare retirees. Services include health coaching and chronic illness management.
⬥⬥ COVID-19 and health advisories
View health advisories, including information about COVID-19 vaccination and other public health measures to stay informed about recommendations for VCU and surrounding communities.
⬥⬥ Chair yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. A 10-minute chair yoga break is great when you need a quick stretch but can’t make a full session.
⬥ CommonHealth
CommonHealth is administered by the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management to provide health and wellness programs to state employees and their covered family members as well as wage employees and retirees. Programs are presented in a variety of formats to make it easy to participate.
⬥ Condition Care
Anthem subscribers can access Condition Care to get help managing asthma, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, heart failure or coronary disease. Talk to a nurse for help with health questions, anytime, anywhere. Get a health screening by phone at no extra cost, access additional resources like education guides and email newsletters, and even receive certain medications or supplies at no cost upon meeting certain requirements.
⬥ Fitness Discounts
Fitness discounts in the local area can be found in the fitness section under VCU employee discount codes.
⬥⬥ LBGTQIA+ health resources
VCU Libraries offers two health care resource guides for the LGBTQIA+ community and providers.
⬥⬥ Recreation and well-being
VCU Recreation and Well-being (RecWell) provides a broad range of programs and services that support the well-being of our VCU community, including group exercise, outdoor adventure, intramural sports, personal training, aquatics, massage therapy, and much more. VCU Recreation & Well-Being (RecWell) offers discounted memberships for employees, along with additional adults and minor memberships or regular price day passes.
⬥ VCU employee benefits
Employees who are eligible for and take advantage of state health benefits coverage may be able to participate in programs including maternity care, well-being and lifestyle coaching, mental/emotional counseling, and more. Learn more at hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/.
⬥⬥ VCU Health Wellness Library
Newly diagnosed? Need to know how to manage a chronic condition? Want to learn more about wellness and nutrition? VCU Medical Center's Health and Wellness Library can help you find answers to your health questions and provide additional well-being resources. Located on the ground floor of VCU Medical Center's Gateway Building the library is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
⬥⬥ VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center diet and nutrition
VCU's Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's registered dietician maintains a Diet and Nutrition blog that posts simple and healthy recipes, meal planning tips and information about the connection between diet and cancer survivorship.
⬥ VCU Ram Pantry
The VCU Ram Pantry ensures food security, human dignity and well-being on campus by providing in-need VCU students with food. The Ram Pantry collaborates with university and community partners to research and implement innovative approaches to food security and community health. This ensures that no student in the VCU community goes hungry and that every student has access to nutritious food.
⬥⬥ RamBikes
RamBikes offers free rentals of commuter cruisers to students, faculty and staff with a valid VCU ID. Rental includes a bicycle, helmet and lights for up to 72 hours at a time.
⬥⬥ Virginia 2-1-1
Virginia 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number connecting people with free information on available community services, health and human resources, and Virginia disaster recovery.
⬥⬥ Tobacco cessation
VCU offers students, faculty and staff tobacco cessation programs at no cost. Quitting tobacco and nicotine products can help you start on a track to a happier healthier life.
⬥ Virtual health resources
Faculty and staff who participate in the State Health Benefits Program can access virtual and/or in-person care through their provider.
⬥ VCU Dental Care
VCU Dental Care provides VCU employees and the community with a range of oral health services, including general dentistry, cosmetic care, emergency care and more.
⬥⬥ VCU Health Hub at 25th
The VCU Health Hub — located at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, Richmond — provides VCU employees with health education and wellness activities and programs at no cost. Contact the VCU Health Hub at (804) 628-6401.
⬥⬥ Uninsured and Underinsured
CrossOver Clinic
The CrossOver Clinic — located at 108 Cowardin Ave., Richmond and 8600 Quioccasin Rd., Suite 101, Henrico — provides primary and pediatric care, women’s health, dentistry, vision care and medication management. Learn more and access care by calling (804) 655-2794 or visiting https://www.crossoverministry.org/cliniclocations/.
Fan Free Clinic
The Fan Free Clinic — located at 1010 N. Thompson St., Richmond — provides assistance with medical and mental health, including community outreach and care coordination. Call the clinic at (804) 358-6343.
Unite Virginia
Connects community members with food, housing, transportation, peer support and other services in Virginia. Learn more and access care at https://uniteus.com/networks/virginia/get-help/.
⬥⬥ Walking on campus
Walking briskly has many physical benefits. Outdoor walking routes are available for both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses.
⬥ Weight Watchers
VCU offers on-campus Weight Watchers meetings weekly with special pricing for employees.
⬥ Work/Life Well-being Blog
VCU HR maintains a work/life well-being blog that shares daily tips and tricks for living a fulfilling and happy life, both at home and in the workplace.
Suggestions?
To share your suggestions on additional resources for the VCU community, contact the Division of Administration at administration@vcu.edu.
⬥⬥ Peer Support Resources
The following organizations provide information and peer support resources:
- Alcoholics Anonymous RVA: https://aarichmond.org/meetings.php
- Narcotics Anonymous RVA: https://rvana.org/
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Virginia: https://namivirginia.org/
- Project Empower: https://www.vcuhealth.org/services/injury-and-violence-prevention/ivpp-programs/project-empower
- RBHA Resources: https://www.rbha.org/our-resources/community-resources.aspx