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

November 8, 2013 Measuring the impact of multiple sclerosis in seconds

How fast multiple sclerosis (MS) patients complete a 25-foot walk can provide insight into the disease’s impact on their…

November 6, 2013 UVA Cancer Center earns national accreditation for quality care

For meeting or exceeding 36 national quality care standards, University of Virginia Cancer Center has earned a three-year accreditation with commendation…

October 29, 2013 UVA Health System pharmacy opens at UVA Bookstore

To make it easier for University of Virginia students, faculty and staff – and the Charlottesville community – to pick…

October 25, 2013 Barnes & Noble holiday book drive to benefit UVA Children’s Hospital

As part of its annual holiday book drive, the Charlottesville Barnes & Noble at Barracks Road Shopping Center will be…

October 25, 2013 UVA, Dr. Mohan Nadkarni honored for helping uninsured patients

The University of Virginia and UVA physician Dr. Mohan Nadkarni have been honored by the Virginia Association of Free &…

October 23, 2013 Could a ‘Trojan Horse’ better identify traumatic brain injury?

Accurately diagnosing traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions is difficult, as standard CT or MRI scans can’t see most changes…

October 17, 2013 UVA Medical Center vice president and CEO R. Edward Howell to retire in July 2014

R. Edward Howell, vice president and CEO of University of Virginia Medical Center, announced he will retire in July 2014.…

October 17, 2013 Helping abdominal surgery patients recover sooner

A new recovery program for abdominal surgery patients at University of Virginia Health System is helping patients go home sooner…

October 14, 2013 Medical transport network earns national accreditation

The helicopter and critical-care ground transport services provided by University of Virginia Health System’s medical transport program have earned a…

September 13, 2013 Sunday, Sept. 15: Portion of 11th Street and Crispell Drive closed

Sections of 11 th Street and Crispell Drive near the intersection of Lee Street at University of Virginia Medical Center…