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…

December 18, 2013 Update on 11th Street closure for electrical line relocation

Work along 11 th Street to relocate an electrical line is proceeding ahead of schedule. Below is an updated schedule…

December 13, 2013 Section of 11th Street to close for electrical line relocation

A portion of 11 th Street between Lee Street and the railroad tracks will be closed to vehicles from 7…

December 5, 2013 Dec. 6-9: One-way traffic on West Main Street in front of Battle Building

To accommodate construction of the Battle Building at University of Virginia Children’s Hospital , traffic on West Main Street in…

November 18, 2013 Artificial pancreas receives $3.4 million grant

A high-tech project to turn an ordinary smart phone into an artificial pancreas that could transform the lives of people…

November 15, 2013 Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler sets fundraising record

This year’s Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler raised a record $370,000 for the Breast Care Program at University of Virginia Cancer…

November 13, 2013 Study: New heart valve repair option provides hope for high-risk patients

A minimally invasive procedure is the first effective treatment for patients who are high risk for standard open heart surgery…