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

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…

September 3, 2013 Follow-up care without a visit to a doctor’s office

Central Virginia residents recently released from University of Virginia Medical Center will receive extra help managing chronic illnesses – but…

August 29, 2013 Do genetics increase risk for memory problems in Parkinson’s disease patients?

A research team at University of Virginia School of Medicine led by Matthew Barrett, MD, MSc, will use a state…

August 21, 2013 NFL thigh pad testing led by UVA researcher

After implementing a new rule for 2013 mandating thigh pads for all National Football League players, the league asked University…

August 20, 2013 Tony Bennett concert to benefit UVA Cancer Center, UVA School of Nursing

A portion of the proceeds from Tony Bennett’s Oct. 13 concert at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Charlottesville will benefit…