Now in its tenth year, the Richmond Health and Wellness Program (RHWP) brings care coordination to the doorstep of vulnerable communities in Central Virginia

University-sponsored health clinics are common across the nation, but RHWP, spearheaded by the VCU School of Nursing, has earned a reputation as a model for holistic care coordination. Established in 2012, the program delivers weekly wellness clinics that focus on health assessment, monitoring and coaching in five community-based sites across the Richmond region.

Powered by about 100 VCU students guided by faculty each semester, RHWP offers education on effective chronic disease self-management, wellness coaching through healthy cooking demonstrations and diet management education, and care coordination to proactively manage other health issues and related social needs before they develop into emergencies.

Last year alone, the program served 437 unique individuals over a total of 2,883 visits.

Visit www.mcvfoundation.org/communitywellness to learn more.

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