Eric Swensen

(Page 24)

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 25, 2021 UVA Health Names Jennifer W. Siciliano New Chief External Affairs Officer

Following a national search, UVA Health today announced the appointment of Jennifer W. Siciliano as its new Chief External Affairs…

May 25, 2021 UVA Cancer Center, Other Top U.S. Cancer Centers Urge Cancer-Preventing HPV Vaccinations

UVA Cancer Center is joining 70 other National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers and partner organizations in urging physicians, parents and young adults to get cancer-preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations back on track.

May 20, 2021 UVA Children’s Joins National Autism Care Network

UVA Children’s is one of 20 leading autism care centers joining the national Autism Care Network, created by Autism Speaks – a leading autism research and advocacy group – to deliver the best care to families sooner.

May 13, 2021 Blue Ridge Poison Center Issues Warning About Siphoning Gasoline

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health is warning against siphoning gasoline after recently receiving calls about gasoline poisoning.

A banner promotes vaccination at UVA Health.

May 12, 2021 UVA Health Scheduling COVID Vaccine Appointments for Kids Ages 12-15

Following federal government authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15, UVA Health is now scheduling appointments for eligible kids.

Michael E. Williams smiles in a hallway at UVA Health.

May 4, 2021 UVA’s Dr. Michael E. Williams Honored Nationally for Improving Lymphoma Care

For his work to improve patient care and develop new therapies for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), the Lymphoma Research Foundation honored UVA Health’s Michael E. Williams, MD, this month with the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Leadership Award.

May 3, 2021 Free Book on Poisonous Plants in Virginia Available for Download

To help Virginians avoid accidental poisonings, an updated, expanded book to help residents identify and avoid poisonous plants found in Virginia is now available as a free download.

April 29, 2021 UVA Health Administers Its 100,000th COVID-19 Vaccine

UVA Health reached a major milestone in its efforts to vaccinate Central Virginia against COVID-19, administering its 100,000th vaccine dose Thursday afternoon.

April 29, 2021 UVA Health Names John C. Bennett New Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer

Following a national search, UVA Health today announced the appointment of John C. Bennett, MPA, as its new Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer, effective July 1.

April 21, 2021 UVA Hosting Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 24

To help combat the opioid crisis and provide safe disposal of leftover prescription medications, the University of Virginia is hosting a free prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24.