February 12, 2014 More partnerships between doctors and hospitals strengthen coordinated care for Medicare beneficiaries

Well Virginia has been selected as one of 123 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Medicare, providing approximately 1.5 million…

February 10, 2014 New understanding of a mysterious, disappearing leukemia

Research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shed light on a mysterious form of leukemia that can…

January 28, 2014 UVA, Russia experts target growing threat of drug-resistant TB

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and colleagues in Russia are launching an ambitious effort to check…

January 23, 2014 Discovery may lead to better test for rare cancer

A test used to detect a type of cancer in children may produce false positives because it is based on…

January 20, 2014 Exercise during pregnancy can benefit child’s lifelong health

Exercising during pregnancy can help protect the unborn child from diabetes and other health problems in later life, new research…

January 16, 2014 New UVA concussion clinic opens Jan. 17

To provide easier access to comprehensive care for patients with concussions and mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) , University of…

January 10, 2014 Augusta Health, UVA Health System collaborate on thoracic surgery program

Augusta Health and University of Virginia Health System have announced a new service, Augusta Health Thoracic Surgery. Thoracic surgeons perform…

January 9, 2014 Brain ‘mosaic’ named a top discovery of 2013

For the second year in a row, groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry…

January 6, 2014 Using tablets, telemedicine to speed stroke treatment

A University of Virginia Health System team is working with local rescue squads to diagnose stroke patients before they reach…

December 19, 2013 Video highlighting asthma care improvements wins national award

For a video detailing efforts to improve the quality of care for children with asthma, University of Virginia Health System…