December 5, 2014 Chris A. Ghaemmaghami, MD, named Chief Medical Officer

Chris A. Ghaemmaghami, MD, has been named chief medical officer (CMO) for the University of Virginia Medical Center. He has…

December 1, 2014 UVA to determine best drug to stop potentially deadly seizures

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine are launching a major clinical trial to determine the best medication…

November 17, 2014 Found: The secret to keeping doctors happy

Researchers have identified a simple way for teaching hospitals to elevate doctors’ job satisfaction and improve retention : Make sure…

November 7, 2014 Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler raises record $375,000 for UVA Cancer Center

The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler set a new fundraising record this year, collecting $375,000 in donations for the University of…

October 30, 2014 UVA neurosurgery, spine programs receive national award

Becker’s Hospital Review has honored the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery and the UVA Spine Center at UVA Medical…

October 23, 2014 Becker’s Hospital Review honors UVA Orthopaedics

Becker’s Hospital Review recognized the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia Medical Center on its 2014 list…

October 21, 2014 Tampons show promise in ovarian cancer screening

A pilot study led by a University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher suggests that tampons could help detect ovarian…

October 17, 2014 UVA hires first Chief Medical Information Officer

To help University of Virginia Health System care providers take full advantage of technology to enhance patient care, UVA has…

October 14, 2014 UVA spine surgeons deemed among best in North America

University of Virginia Health System neurosurgeons Chris Shaffrey, MD, and Justin Smith, MD, PhD, have been named among the 18 best…

October 13, 2014 UVA neurosurgeon leads partnership for safer high-tech surgery

A University of Virginia Health System physician is playing a key role in advancing the safety and quality of advanced…