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May 21, 2024 UVA Alzheimer’s Expert to Head Translational Research Center

John Lukens, PhD, will serve as inaugural Director of the Harrison Family Translational Research Center in Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases.

May 16, 2024 New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia

A new plan outlines solutions to the grave health problems that grip a rural region beset by a lack of care access.

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.

May 7, 2024 Howard Hanna Real Estate Services to Donate $10,000 to UVA Health Children’s

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is making a $10,000 donation to UVA Health Children’s from the Howard Hanna Children’s Free Care Fund to help children and families with financial needs.

May 6, 2024 Late Scientist’s Last Works Could Spur New Cancer Treatments

Years after his death, John Herr's research has opened the door for new treatments for solid tumors, including breast cancer and melanoma.

May 2, 2024 Adding AI to Artificial Pancreas Enhances Efficiency, Study Finds

The increased efficiency could allow the system to be used in devices with low computational power, such as an insulin pump.

May 1, 2024 All UVA Health Medical Centers Earn ‘A’ for Patient Safety

For the second consecutive grading period, all four UVA Health medical centers earned “A” grades for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that rates patient care quality.

April 26, 2024 UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Opens Renovated Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab  

New technology will enable the lab to offer the highest level of heart attack care and handle more complex cases.