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

November 3, 2025 Postpartum Psychosis: International Experts Seek to Save Lives of Mothers, Babies

An international panel of leading women’s mental health experts – including UVA Health’s Jennifer Payne, MD – is calling to…

October 27, 2025 UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Seeks Southwest Virginia Residents to Lead Region’s Cancer Battle

The Southwest Virginia Cancer Advisory Board (SWVA CAB), a community-driven initiative led by UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking local residents to help guide the region’s fight against cancer.

October 24, 2025 UVA to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday

The University of Virginia will hold a free prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outside the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center (1240 Lee St.).

October 13, 2025 UVA Health Bringing Mobile Care Unit to Greene County

To help residents of Greene County and surrounding areas access primary care more easily, UVA Health’s mobile care unit will make monthly visits to Stanardsville beginning Oct. 21.

October 7, 2025 U.S. News & World Report Names UVA Health Children’s No. 1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia

For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UVA Health Children’s, part of UVA Health, the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia.

October 6, 2025 UVA Health Appoints Jason Lineen to Expanded Role, Named Interim Chief of UVA Health Children’s

Jason Lineen, MBA, UVA Health’s chief strategy officer, has been named interim chief of UVA Health Children’s.

September 29, 2025 UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Highlights Importance of Screening During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, UVA Cancer Center’s “Stay in the Game” initiative is partnering with trusted community voices in Danville and Charlottesville to encourage open conversations about prostate cancer and the importance of screenings.

September 18, 2025 UVA Health Launches Statewide Clinical Trials Network; Begins Offering Clinical Trials in Culpeper, Greater Prince William Areas

UVA Health today announced the launch of its Clinical Trials Network to improve access to clinical trials across Virginia.

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September 17, 2025 Free Online Program for Quitting Nicotine, Smoking Starts Sept. 24

A free, six-week online program to help Central Virginia residents quit smoking and nicotine use will begin Sept. 24.

September 15, 2025 UVA Health Transplant Center Effort Highlights Living Donation

To help more patients receive lifesaving kidney and liver transplants, the UVA Health Transplant Center is launching a new program today to emphasize the importance of living organ donation.