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June 13, 2022 UVA, Southwest Virginia Groups Working to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption

iSIPsmarter, a web-based program developed by University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers, has been helping southwest Virginia adults reduce…

May 31, 2022 Suspected Suicide Attempts by Poisoning Among U.S. Children Rose 26.7% from 2015-2020, Study Finds

Suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children ages 6-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 26.7% between 2015 and 2020, which UVA Health researchers say highlights the country’s growing mental health crisis among kids.

March 22, 2022 Cannabis Edibles, Liquid Nicotine Sources of More Calls to Blue Ridge Poison Center

As UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center commemorates National Poison Prevention Week, the center’s experts are highlighting which sources of poisoning are the source of more calls to the poison center in recent years. 

February 21, 2022 UVA Health Joins National Trial Testing Medications for Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19

UVA Health has joined a nationwide study evaluating two repurposed medications in the search for effective, safe treatments for mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

February 1, 2022 Lung Research Suggests New Way to Detect, Monitor Lung Diseases

New lung research from an international team of scientists could offer doctors a new way to detect and monitor progressive lung diseases – and may also shed light on the fundamental causes of those conditions.

January 4, 2022 Blue Ridge Poison Center Advises How to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Power Outages

With widespread power outages due to Monday’s snow, the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health is urging people to take steps to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning caused by alternative heating methods, especially portable generators.

October 11, 2021 UVA, Southwest Virginia Groups Testing Program to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption

The University of Virginia School of Medicine is partnering with Southwest Virginia community groups to test a web-based program called iSIPsmarter,…

September 28, 2021 UVA Medical Center Names 3 New Nursing and Emergency Department Leaders

UVA Medical Center has named three new leaders for its nursing and emergency services teams.

September 15, 2021 UVA Health Bests National Benchmarks in Breastfeeding Survey

UVA Medical Center and UVA Children’s have been highly rated for supporting breastfeeding in a national survey conducted for the…

September 9, 2021 UVA Nephrology Lynchburg Now Open

UVA Health has opened a new clinic in Lynchburg to provide comprehensive care for patients in the region with kidney conditions.