Since 1838, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) has provided some of the most advanced state-of-the-art medical treatments and progressive technologies offered anywhere today. Although our name has changed over the years, as it did in July 2000 when MCV Hospitals and Physicians transitioned to VCUHS, our focus for more than 165 years has not. We’re still improving the quality of and access to patient care in Central Virginia and throughout Virginia. When our more than 7,500 professionals go to work – whether in the ER or in the accounting department – their individual and team efforts reinforce our mission: The VCU Health System is committed to improving the quality of and access to patient care in Central Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth by: Providing superior, compassionate, and innovative patient care to improve the health of all members of the communities we serve. Educating the health-care professionals of tomorrow, health-care providers of today and the community at large. Advancing the generation, dissemination, and application of biomedical research.