The food services giant is laying off dozens of local employees as its six-year relationship with one of the region’s biggest health systems comes to a close.
Health care
Virginia Physicians for Women planning new office next to St. Francis hospital
CEO Ronnie Milligan said the current location is too small to keep up with demand the organization has at that office, saying it is seeing 2,000 patients a month.
Bon Secours leaving former Commanders training facility for new building at Sauer Center
Bon Secours is planning to open a primary care and sports medicine center, a physical therapy center and an urgent care clinic as part of the latest phase of the Whole Foods-anchored development from Sauer Properties.
New med spa launches with locations in Henrico, Prince George
A group of Richmonders recently opened Vita Pure IV, which offers IV drip therapy and other services, from its locations at 7110 Forest Ave. in western Henrico and 2025 Waterside Road in Prince George.
After Hanover hospital project failed, HCA now planning surgical center for same site
A year after HCA first proposed an ultimately doomed project to build a hospital on Sliding Hill Road in Hanover, the health system is back with a new proposal for the same spot.
Sponsored Content: Retatrutide ‘wiped out’ fat in liver of obese patients
By A.J. Hostetler More than 85% of obese participants with fatty liver disease in a clinical trial of the experimental drug retatrutide reduced their liver fat to the point where they would no longer be classified as having fatty liver disease, according to the Virginia Commonwealth University hepatologist leading the sub-study. Arun Sanyal, M.D., director… Read more »
Sponsored Content: VCU Health workforce programs help young adults with employment
In a typical day, Angel Glenn, a 22-year-old certified medical assistant in the VCU Health neurology department, makes sure patients get their medication refills and forms sent to the correct doctor. Her duties also include checking over patients’ referrals – ensuring they are processed correctly – and scheduling medical visits. Glenn always knew she would… Read more »
Healthcare recap for 2023: The year of the Hanover hospital battle
The story of the year in local healthcare was HCA’s months-long, ultimately unsuccessful bid to secure state approval needed to open a hospital it proposed for a site in Hanover County.
Humana-owned primary care clinics open in Henrico and Richmond
The health insurance giant has a third CenterWell clinic in the works on Brook Road that’s expected to open next year.
Local dental chain transforming empty Henrico restaurant into newest office
The dental practice is taking over a space in John Rolfe Commons that was most recently home to Autentico’s Kitchen and before that Hayashi Sushi & Grill.