Eric Swensen

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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

October 19, 2023 Renowned Cancer Biology Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Dermatology

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Lu Q. Le, MD, PhD, a nationally renowned cancer biology researcher, to chair its Department of Dermatology.

October 19, 2023 UVA Health Orthopedics Honored on National ‘100 Great Orthopedic Programs’ List

Becker’s Hospital Review has named UVA Health Orthopedics to its 2023 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs.

October 18, 2023 Leading Child Health Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Public Health Sciences

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, a national leader in child health research, to chair its Department of Public Health Sciences.

October 18, 2023 UVA Health to Expand Services for Fifeville With Oak Lawn Purchase

To better serve the Fifeville community and support operations at UVA Health, the University has purchased approximately five acres at the corner of 9th Street Southwest and Cherry Avenue that includes Oak Lawn, a historic home.

October 11, 2023 Danielle Griggs Named UVA Health’s Chief Pharmacy Officer

UVA Health has promoted Danielle Griggs, PharmD, MBA, MS, to serve as the health system’s next chief pharmacy officer.

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

October 5, 2023 Newsweek Rates UVA Health University Medical Center Among World’s Best Specialized Hospitals

Newsweek has ranked three specialties at UVA Health University Medical Center in the news publication’s 2024 list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals.

September 29, 2023 Stroke Care Leader to Chair UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Colin Derdeyn, MD, a national leader, clinician, and pioneer in advancing stroke care, to chair its Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging.

September 29, 2023 Dr. Peter G. Paige Named UVA Health’s Inaugural Chief Clinical Officer

Peter G. Paige, MD, has been named as the inaugural chief clinical officer at UVA Health with the responsibility of overseeing health system-wide patient care and clinical operations.

Portrait of robotic-assisted surgery team

September 25, 2023 UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center Announces Its Comprehensive Robotic-Assisted Surgery Program

UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center has expanded its surgical services to include robotic-assisted surgery with the implementation of a new…

September 20, 2023 UVA Health Awards Grants to Local Non-Profit Organizations

UVA Health announced the allocation of nearly $200,000 in grant funding to support 26 local non-profit organizations in the Northern…