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May 4, 2021 UVA’s Dr. Michael E. Williams Honored Nationally for Improving Lymphoma Care

For his work to improve patient care and develop new therapies for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), the Lymphoma Research Foundation honored UVA Health’s Michael E. Williams, MD, this month with the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Leadership Award.

May 3, 2021 Free Book on Poisonous Plants in Virginia Available for Download

To help Virginians avoid accidental poisonings, an updated, expanded book to help residents identify and avoid poisonous plants found in Virginia is now available as a free download.

April 29, 2021 UVA Health Administers Its 100,000th COVID-19 Vaccine

UVA Health reached a major milestone in its efforts to vaccinate Central Virginia against COVID-19, administering its 100,000th vaccine dose Thursday afternoon.

April 29, 2021 UVA Health Names John C. Bennett New Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer

Following a national search, UVA Health today announced the appointment of John C. Bennett, MPA, as its new Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer, effective July 1.

April 28, 2021 More Than 25% of Infants Not Getting Common Vaccinations, Study Finds

Failure to complete the series of vaccinations leaves children at increased risk of infection, illness and death.

April 27, 2021 Epilepsy Discovery Reveals Why Some Seizures Prove Deadly

New research reveals a long-sought answer for why some patients die unexpectedly following an epileptic seizure.

April 26, 2021 Anemia Discovery Points to More Effective Treatment Approaches

A combination of inexpensive oral medications may be able to treat fatigue-inducing anemias caused by chronic diseases and inflammation, a new discovery suggests.

April 23, 2021 UVA Develops Imaging Approach to Help Stop Epilepsy Seizures

The new imaging approach could let surgeons determine the best target in the brain to stop epilepsy seizures, opening the procedure to more patients.

April 21, 2021 UVA Hosting Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 24

To help combat the opioid crisis and provide safe disposal of leftover prescription medications, the University of Virginia is hosting a free prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24.

April 20, 2021 Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys, New Research Suggests

Conclusions drawn from autism studies conducted primarily in boys should not be assumed to hold true for girls, the scientists warn.