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

August 2, 2022 Karmen Fittes Named 1st Chief of UVA Health Human Resources

UVA Health has named Karmen Fittes as the inaugural chief of UVA Health Human Resources, where she will oversee human resources for its multiple entities.

A communication board shows pictures of different items to facilitate communication. People can point to the pictures.

July 29, 2022 UVA Health Doctor Wins Funding to Support Inclusive Playground, Overcome Communication Challenges

A doctor training at UVA Health has won funding to install a communication board at Pen Park to enable children and adults who are unable to speak to better communicate with others.

July 27, 2022 Blake Herring to Oversee Patient Care at UVA Cancer Center

UVA Health has named Blake Herring, MSN, RN, OCN, NE-BC, as administrator of UVA Cancer Center, where he will oversee…

A person loads fruits and vegetables in a mesh bag.

July 26, 2022 Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Less Likely to Eat Fruits and Veggies, Study Finds

Adults with chronic kidney disease are less likely to eat fruits and vegetables than similar people without the disease, according to new University of Virginia School of Medicine research, though the study found that many Americans eat few fruits and vegetables.

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

July 25, 2022 UVA Health Earns Three National Quality Awards for Heart Failure Care

UVA Health’s Heart and Vascular Center has earned three national awards for providing high-quality care for heart failure patients based on the American Heart Association’s evidence-based standards.

July 21, 2022 Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Major Spike in THC-Related Calls

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health saw a fivefold increase over the past year in calls for adverse reactions to Delta-8 THC, a substance extracted from hemp and marijuana plants or created synthetically.

July 8, 2022 Free Healthy Streets/Healthy People Community Event July 16

A free event to promote healthier communities – including personal well-being and environmental health – will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at Booker T. Washington Park (1001 Preston Ave., Charlottesville).

A banner promotes vaccination at UVA Health.

June 22, 2022 UVA Health Providing COVID Vaccines June 25 for Children Ages 6 Months-4 Years Old

UVA Health is now scheduling appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all children ages 6 months through 4 years…

June 22, 2022 UVA Health Receives National Awards for Support of LGBTQ+ Patients, Team Members

Three UVA Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for their…

Jennifer Lobo gestures at a table with her laptop.

June 16, 2022 Diabetes Wellness Visits Reduce Risk of Amputation, Study Finds

Patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36% less likely to need an amputation, a new study from University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators found.