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November 8, 2023 Scientists Highlight Biological-Sex Obstacles Impeding Medical Research

Medical research that could improve patient outcomes and transform how diseases are treated is being hindered by a lack of research tools that consider key aspects of biological sex, two UVA Health experts argue.

November 6, 2023 All 4 UVA Health Medical Centers Earn ‘A’ For Patient Safety 

All four UVA Health medical centers have earned “A” Hospital Safety Grades for fall 2023 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that rates hospitals on how well they provide high-quality patient care.

November 2, 2023 Newsweek Ranks UVA Health Surgical Care Riverside a Top Ambulatory Surgery Center

UVA Health Surgical Care Riverside has been named to Newsweek’s list of “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2024” based on patient outcomes and recommendations from healthcare professionals.

November 1, 2023 UVA Health Honored Nationally for Using Technology to Enhance Patient Care

UVA Health has received a national honor for how it uses technology to support high-quality patient care.

October 31, 2023 Precision Medicine Transforming Diabetes Diagnosis, Treatment

An international "consensus report" identifies areas where diabetes research is needed and recommends steps to improve patient care.

October 30, 2023 The Secret to Better Cancer Care Could Already Be on Your Wrist

UVA Cancer Center researchers are seeking to harness the potential of wearable devices to tailor treatments and improve patient outcomes.

October 25, 2023 Menopause’s Effects on the Workplace, and Other Surprising Impacts

A sweeping new paper on menopause by a UVA Health expert and collaborators highlights the profound and sometimes surprising effects the “change of life” can have on women’s lives, health, workplaces and even finances.

October 19, 2023 Renowned Cancer Biology Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Dermatology

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Lu Q. Le, MD, PhD, a nationally renowned cancer biology researcher, to chair its Department of Dermatology.

October 19, 2023 UVA Health Orthopedics Honored on National ‘100 Great Orthopedic Programs’ List

Becker’s Hospital Review has named UVA Health Orthopedics to its 2023 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs.

October 18, 2023 Leading Child Health Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Public Health Sciences

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, a national leader in child health research, to chair its Department of Public Health Sciences.