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February 28, 2024 UVA Cancer Center Backs 5 Community Projects to Reduce Cancer-Related Disparities 

Five community groups are the recipients of the University of Virginia Cancer Center’s latest round of Comprehensive Community Grants, which will help improve screening, education, access to care and improving quality of life for cancer patients.

February 27, 2024 UVA Getting to Heart of Coronary Artery Disease

New findings shed light on coronary artery disease in diverse groups of people traditionally underrepresented in research studies.

February 26, 2024 Poison Center Calls for ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Spiked After Decriminalization, Study Finds

Calls to U.S. poison centers involving psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” among adolescents and young adults rose sharply after several U.S. cities and states began decriminalizing the hallucinogen, School of Medicine researchers have found.

February 21, 2024 Forbes Ranks UVA Health Among America’s Best Large Employers

National business publication Forbes has ranked UVA Health among America’s best large employers and among the top 25 large health system employers nationally.

February 20, 2024 Pain Research Suggests New Way to Manage Migraines in Women

Doctors may be able to develop treatments for migraines and chronic pain in women by targeting brain receptors that regulate fertility, new UVA research suggests.

February 15, 2024 UVA School of Medicine Earns Major Increase in Federal Research Funding

The School of Medicine’s work developing lifesaving treatments through innovative biomedical research has been recognized with a large increase in National Institutes of Health funding, according to a new report.

February 9, 2024 UVA Health Children’s, Women’s Services Earn International Honor for Healthy Work Environment

“This continuing journey to create a stronger, healthier work environment wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and effort of so many people across our team,” said Ann Kellams, MD.

February 5, 2024 Blood Cancer Discovery IDs High-Risk Patients, Could Improve Outcomes

New findings from UVA Cancer Center could lead to more tailored treatments for acute myeloid leukemia, a form of blood cancer.

January 31, 2024 UVA IDs Heart Drug by Combining Machine Learning, Human Learning

UVA scientists have developed a new approach to machine learning – a form of artificial intelligence – to identify drugs that help minimize harmful scarring after a heart attack or other injuries.

January 29, 2024 Fortify Children’s Health Earns URAC Accreditation in Clinical Integration

By achieving this status, Fortify Children’s Health has demonstrated its commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomes.