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November 28, 2023 Scientists Uncover How Fermented-Food Bacteria Can Guard Against Depression, Anxiety

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.

November 15, 2023 UVA Health Earns WebMD Patient Choice, Medscape Provider 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 by WebMD and Medscape.

October 5, 2023 Newsweek Rates UVA Health University Medical Center Among World’s Best Specialized Hospitals

Newsweek has ranked three specialties at UVA Health University Medical Center in the news publication’s 2024 list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals.

September 29, 2023 Stroke Care Leader to Chair UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Colin Derdeyn, MD, a national leader, clinician, and pioneer in advancing stroke care, to chair its Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging.

September 1, 2023 UVA Health, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Enhance Stroke Care Collaboration

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and UVA Health are strengthening their stroke care collaboration to better serve the stroke care needs of people in Central Virginia and beyond.

July 26, 2023 Enhanced Light Sensitivity May Play Key Role in Alzheimer’s

Increased sensitivity to light may contribute to both 'sundowning' -- the worsening of symptoms late in the day -- and to disease progression, new research indicates. Light therapy may help, the findings suggest.

July 19, 2023 UVA Health Prince William Medical Center is Nationally Recognized and Awarded The American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award…

June 21, 2023 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVA Health Children’s No. 1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia 

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UVA Health Children’s, part of UVA Health, the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia.

June 2, 2023 UVA Health to Expand Access to Opioid-Use Disorder Treatment Across Virginia

Backed by a new grant, UVA Health’s opioid-use disorder clinic will expand access to care by providing money to patients for social needs – such as housing, transportation or food – that limit their ability to get treatment.

May 19, 2023 UVA Health Opens Mental-Health Clinic for New Mothers, Moms-to-Be 

UVA Health has launched a new outpatient mental-health clinic specializing in caring for women during pregnancy and after childbirth.