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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.

August 16, 2021 Blue Ridge Poison Center Shares Tips on Handling Snakebites

Having received more than 85 calls this year about snakebites, the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health is sharing tips on how to avoid snakebites and what to do – and not do – if you get bitten.

August 12, 2021 In HIV Prevention, Worsening Disparities Among States

States with low initial use of HIV-prevention drugs are continuing to fall behind in usage among people at risk for the disease, a new study finds.

June 24, 2021 Blue Ridge Poison Center Raises Concerns About Delta-8 THC

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health has seen more calls over the past six months for adverse reactions to Delta-8 THC, a substance extracted from hemp and marijuana plants or created synthetically. Delta-8 THC is structurally similar to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

May 13, 2021 Blue Ridge Poison Center Issues Warning About Siphoning Gasoline

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health is warning against siphoning gasoline after recently receiving calls about gasoline poisoning.

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.

February 18, 2021 Newsweek Names UVA Medical Center to Best Maternity Hospitals 2021 List

Newsweek has honored University of Virginia Medical Center, UVA Women’s Services and UVA Children’s on the publication’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2021 list for providing safe, high-quality care for mothers and newborns.

February 17, 2021 UVA Health Earns National Award for Reducing COVID-19 Infections at Long-Term Care Facilities

UVA Health has received a national health innovation award for its collaborative program to prevent COVID-19 infections at local long-term care facilities and reduce mortality when outbreaks occur.

February 4, 2021 COVID-19: Monoclonal Antibody Drugs Available for High-Risk Patients

UVA Health is offering monoclonal antibody drugs for appropriate COVID-19 patients at highest risk for severe symptoms and hospitalization.

January 29, 2021 BRHD, UVA Health Partnering on Second Community COVID-19 Vaccination Site

The Virginia Department of Health’s Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) and UVA Health are partnering to launch a second COVID-19 community vaccination site, which will provide its first vaccinations Sunday. The first group vaccinated at the site Sunday will include Phase 1A frontline workers and Phase 1B essential workers.