Eric Swensen

Public Information Officer

Eric has been with UVA Health marketing department since 2006, writing for and editing a variety of publications and websites. Before working at UVA, he spent about eight years as a reporter with The Progress-Index in Petersburg, Va., The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Va., and the News & Record in Greensboro, N.C. Eric primarily handles corporate communications and major events.

Email | ews3j@virginia.edu

Phone | 434.924.5770

Coverage Areas | corporate communications, major events

Posts by Eric Swensen

May 20, 2025 UVA Health University Medical Center Earns Nation’s Highest Nursing Honor

UVA Health University Medical Center has again earned Magnet® recognition — the highest national honor for nursing practice — from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for delivering high-quality, collaborative and innovative care.

An exterior shot of the Battle Building at UVA Health Children's.

May 20, 2025 Charlottesville Media Group Hosts UVA Health Children’s Radiothon

Charlottesville Radio Group will host the Cares for Kids Radiothon May 21 and 22 on five of its radio stations to raise money for UVA Health Children’s and support the leading-edge care the hospital provides to young patients.

May 15, 2025 Experienced Healthcare Finance Leader Named UVA Health’s Chief Financial Officer

UVA Health has named Stephanie Schnittger, a longtime healthcare finance leader at health systems across the mid-Atlantic, as UVA Health’s chief financial officer.

April 30, 2025 UVA Health Children’s to Host Teddy Bear Clinic, Health Fair Saturday

To help kids feel more comfortable visiting the doctor’s office and the hospital, UVA Health Children’s will host a free teddy bear clinic and health education fair for families Saturday.

April 25, 2025 UVA Health Opens Expanded Cancer Infusion Center, Clinic at Pantops

To enhance access to cancer care in an easy-to-reach location, UVA Health has opened an expanded cancer infusion and clinic space at Pantops in Albemarle County.

April 25, 2025 UVA to Hold Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday

To safely dispose of leftover prescription medications, the University of Virginia will hold a free, drive-through prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Aerial view of hospital and other UVA Health buildings.

April 24, 2025 Newsweek Names UVA Health University Medical Center Among Nation’s Best Weight-Loss Centers

UVA Health University Medical Center has been named to Newsweek’s inaugural list of the 200 best weight-loss clinics and centers in America.

April 22, 2025 UVA Health Pharmacy Begins Using Recyclable Paper Pill Bottles

To reduce waste and reduce carbon emissions, UVA Health Pharmacy is moving to recyclable paper pill bottles.

April 21, 2025 UVA Health Children’s Expanding Neonatal ICU

To ensure newborns across Virginia and beyond with critical illnesses and complex medical conditions can access world-class, highly specialized care, UVA Health Children’s is expanding its neonatal intensive care unit.

The exterior of the hospital expansion at UVA Health University Medical Center.

April 17, 2025 UVA Health Makes Doctors’ Day Donations to 6 Virginia Nonprofits

To honor its physicians for National Doctors’ Day, UVA Health is donating $10,000 each to six Virginia nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper and Northern Virginia.