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May 3, 2023 Renowned Researcher in Physiology to Chair UVA’s Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics

Ling Qi, PhD, is a leading researcher in protein folding and degradation.

May 2, 2023 Charlottesville Free Clinic’s La Clinica Latina Adding Neurology Care

The Charlottesville Free Clinic’s La Clinica Latina – which provides primary care services with Spanish-speaking care providers twice monthly – is adding a neurology clinic on the first Tuesday each month staffed by UVA Health volunteers.

April 25, 2023 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVA School of Nursing Among Nation’s Best

The University of Virginia School of Nursing has earned top rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools guide.

April 21, 2023 UVA Health Adds New Locations to Dispose of Unwanted Medications Year Round 

To help residents of the Charlottesville and Augusta County areas safely and securely dispose of unwanted prescription medications for free, UVA Health has added six new medication receptacles at its outpatient pharmacies.

April 20, 2023 COVID-19 Pandemic Saw Major Increase in Children and Adolescents Attempting Suicide by Poison, Study Finds

The rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 30% during 2021 – the COVID-19 pandemic’s first full year – compared with 2019, a new UVA Health study found.

April 19, 2023 UVA-Developed Artificial Pancreas Benefits Both Kids and Adults with Diabetes, New Analysis Finds

An artificial pancreas developed at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology improves blood sugar control for people ages 2 to 72 with type 1 diabetes, according to a new combined analysis of three clinical trials.

April 17, 2023 UVA Launches Ambitious Effort to Reduce Health Disparities

The new Center for Health Equity and Precision Public Health aims to improve the health and well-being of rural residents, the economically challenged and minority groups across Virginia and beyond. 

April 12, 2023 UVA Health Earns WebMD Patient Choice, Medscape Physician Choice Awards

UVA Health has been named a “best in class” health system in Virginia for its cancer, heart, orthopedics, neurology and digestive health care.

April 10, 2023 UVA Discovers Gene That Shapes Heart Attack Risk

The discovery advances our understanding of a wide range of serious health conditions and moves us closer to new treatments.

April 7, 2023 UVA Health Updates Masking, Visitation Policies

The new policies go into effect this month at UVA Medical Center and other facilities in the Charlottesville area as well as UVA Health locations in Culpeper and Northern Virginia.