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

June 12, 2024 UVA Community Health Foundation Names New Board Chair, Board Members, and Executive Director

UVA Health today announced new board members and executives leading the UVA Community Health Foundation. The new members and leadership…

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

June 11, 2024 UVA Health University Medical Center Earns National Honor for Supporting LGBTQ+ Patients, Team Members

UVA Health University Medical Center has been honored with the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its equitable treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer patients, visitors and team members.

An exterior shot of the Battle Building at UVA Health Children's.

June 6, 2024 Charlottesville Radio Group Radiothon Raises More Than $82,000 for UVA Health Children’s

As part of the 2024 UVA Health Children's Week of Giving, the Cares for Kids Radiothon raised $82,091 through five radio stations that broadcast inspiring stories from UVA patients’ families, child life specialists and hospital leaders.

June 3, 2024 UVA Cancer Center, 7 Community Health Centers Launch Cancer Screening Collaborative

University of Virginia Cancer Center is partnering with seven community health centers to get more Virginians screened for cancer.

Aerial view of hospital and other UVA Health buildings.

May 29, 2024 Forbes Ranks UVA Health Among America’s Best Employers for Diversity

National business publication Forbes has rated UVA Health among America’s best employers for diversity and among the top 10 health systems nationwide.

May 28, 2024 UVA Health Honors Its Physicians by Donating to Food Bank, Food Pantry

To celebrate National Doctors’ Day and honor its physicians for their outstanding care and service, UVA Health has donated $15,000 each to both the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.

May 28, 2024 UVA Health Outpatient Imaging Culpeper Installs Second Mammography Machine

UVA Health Outpatient Imaging Culpeper is proud to unveil the latest enhancement to their center: a second innovative mammography machine…

May 15, 2024 UVA Health University Medical Center’s Battle Building Earns National Sustainability Award

For its efforts to reduce waste and find innovative sustainability solutions, UVA Health University Medical Center’s Battle Building has earned the 2024 Greening the OR Recognition Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization for environmental sustainability in healthcare.

May 13, 2024 Charlottesville Radio Group to Host Radiothon for UVA Health Children’s

As part of UVA Health Children's Week of Giving, Charlottesville Radio Group will host the Cares for Kids Radiothon this Wednesday and Thursday on five of its radio stations.

May 7, 2024 UVA Health to Acquire Piedmont Family Practice

UVA Health today announced plans to acquire Piedmont Family Practice, a Warrenton-based family medicine clinic serving the Warrenton area since 1993.