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

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

September 4, 2024 Forbes Rates UVA Health Among America’s Best Employers for Women

National business publication Forbes has ranked UVA Health among America’s 50 best employers for women and in the top 15…

August 19, 2024 UVA Cancer Center 1st in State to Offer New Lung Cancer Treatment

UVA Cancer Center is the first healthcare provider in Virginia to offer a newly approved immunotherapy – which supercharges the body’s immune system to fight disease – to treat small cell lung cancer.

August 15, 2024 Bridging Gaps in Rural Southwest Virginia Cancer Care

Backed by events like the recent Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament, the partnership between UVA Cancer Center and Mountain Empire Older Citizens plays a vital role in providing cancer support to Southwest Virginia.

August 13, 2024 Dan River Cancer Task Force Collaborates to Combat Cancer Disparities

The Dan River Cancer Task Force is refocusing efforts to address cancer disparities in Southside Virginia with a strategic focus on education, prevention and early detection.

August 7, 2024 Cape Ivy, Local Lions Clubs Donate Ponchos to UVA Health Children’s Patients

Local Lions Clubs are presenting a $3,000 donation today to local nonprofit Cape Ivy to provide 300 colorful, fuzzy fleece ponchos during the next year to children receiving cancer care at UVA Health Children’s.

August 5, 2024 UVA Health Earns National Pharmacy Award for Excellent Patient Care

UVA Health has earned the 2024 High-Value Pharmacy Award from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, for providing exceptional leadership and delivering great value for pharmacy patients.

August 1, 2024 UVA Health Named Official Healthcare Partner of the 2024 Solheim Cup

UVA Health and the Solheim Cup proudly announced today that UVA Health will become the Official Healthcare Partner of the 2024 Solheim Cup.

Piedmont Family Practice building exterior

July 31, 2024 UVA Health Completes Purchase of Piedmont Family Practice

UVA Health today announced it has completed the purchase of Piedmont Family Practice, a Warrenton-based family medicine clinic serving the Warrenton area since 1993.

July 29, 2024 UVA Cancer Center Seeks Ideas for Innovative Community Cancer Projects

The University of Virginia Cancer Center is seeking innovative, community-based projects to reduce the burden of cancer and enhance health equity.

July 24, 2024 Helping Rural Cancer Survivors Live Healthier, Enjoy Better Quality of Life

UVA Health is conducting a new study aimed at improving quality of life for post-treatment cancer survivors in rural Appalachia while also helping them live healthier.