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August 14, 2024 How Drugs Could Fix Heart Damage

New research from UVA Health scientists seeking to identify drugs to regenerate tissue after a heart attack is highlighting the promise of their approach.

August 13, 2024 Dan River Cancer Task Force Collaborates to Combat Cancer Disparities

The Dan River Cancer Task Force is refocusing efforts to address cancer disparities in Southside Virginia with a strategic focus on education, prevention and early detection.

August 7, 2024 Cape Ivy, Local Lions Clubs Donate Ponchos to UVA Health Children’s Patients

Local Lions Clubs are presenting a $3,000 donation today to local nonprofit Cape Ivy to provide 300 colorful, fuzzy fleece ponchos during the next year to children receiving cancer care at UVA Health Children’s.

August 6, 2024 Recurrent Wheezing in Children Linked to ‘Silent’ Lung Infections

Nearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing have “silent” lung infections that would be better treated with antiviral medications than commonly prescribed steroids that can carry lifelong side effects.

August 5, 2024 UVA Health Earns National Pharmacy Award for Excellent Patient Care 

UVA Health has earned the 2024 High-Value Pharmacy Award from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, for providing exceptional leadership and delivering great value for pharmacy patients.

August 1, 2024 UVA Health Named Official Healthcare Partner of the 2024 Solheim Cup

UVA Health and the Solheim Cup proudly announced today that UVA Health will become the Official Healthcare Partner of the 2024 Solheim Cup.

July 31, 2024 UVA Health Completes Purchase of Piedmont Family Practice 

UVA Health today announced it has completed the purchase of Piedmont Family Practice, a Warrenton-based family medicine clinic serving the Warrenton area since 1993.

July 30, 2024 UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Receives Donation of Patient Care Kits from Stohlman Subaru of Sterling

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received a generous donation from Stohlman Subaru of Sterling.

July 30, 2024 Arthritis Drugs May Relieve Long COVID Lung Symptoms

School of Medicine researchers have discovered an unknown cause of long COVID lung symptoms, and their findings suggest existing arthritis drugs may help.

July 29, 2024 UVA Cancer Center Seeks Ideas for Innovative Community Cancer Projects 

The University of Virginia Cancer Center is seeking innovative, community-based projects to reduce the burden of cancer and enhance health equity.