VCU Health Opens New Tower in Richmond
VCU Health's new tower in Richmond was recently featured as a significant investment in the region's healthcare infrastructure. The expansion is expected to increase access to medical services and may provide additional clinical placement opportunities for healthcare students.
- The new 16-story Children's Tower at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU opened on April 30, 2023, representing a $420 million investment. - This tower consolidates all pediatric inpatient, emergency, and trauma care into a single, dedicated facility. - The facility has 72 all-private acute and intensive care rooms, which are among the most spacious in the country. - In May 2025, VCU Health announced a planned expansion within the Children's Tower to add a 20-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which is expected to open in January 2026. - This new tower is part of a larger project that, when combined with the adjacent outpatient Children's Pavilion, creates a nearly 1 million-square-foot city block dedicated to pediatric care. - While the new tower focuses on pediatric care, VCU Health has an established certified nurse-midwife practice that collaborates with physicians and provides comprehensive prenatal care, 24/7 labor support, and postpartum care. - The VCU Health nurse-midwifery team has been recognized with the American College of Nurse-Midwives' "Triple Aim" Best Practice designation for their work in improving patient experience, reducing care costs, and improving population health. - There is also a planned future inpatient tower, separate from the Children's Tower, which is still in the early planning stages and will focus on high-acuity specialized care for adults.
