July 23, 2013 Dr. Chris Shaffrey honored among best North American spine surgeons

  For the Media: Dr. Shaffrey will be available for interviews from 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. Dr. Chris Shaffrey…

July 16, 2013 U.S. News ‘Best Hospitals’ guide honors 10 UVA programs

Ten medical specialties at University of Virginia Health System are recognized in the 2013-2014 U.S. News & World Report “Best…

July 3, 2013 UVA receives national honor for using technology to improve care

For the second consecutive year, University of Virginia Health System has earned a “ Most Wired” award from Hospitals &…

July 3, 2013 Joint replacement team earns national certification for commitment to quality care

The hip and knee total joint replacement program at University of Virginia Health System has earned certification by the Joint…

June 28, 2013 Jefferson Park Avenue entrance to 11th Street Garage closed beginning 6 p.m. June 28

The Jefferson Park Avenue entrance to the 11th Street Garage at University of Virginia Medical Center will be closed beginning…

June 20, 2013 Drugs show promise for stopping deadly Ebola

A class of drugs that includes treatments for breast cancer and infertility appears able to inhibit the deadly, incurable Ebola…

June 6, 2013 Innovative care earns national award for Transitional Care Hospital

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June 5, 2013 University of Virginia Health System, Swinfen Charitable Trust and Verizon Foundation join to accelerate and expand global telemedicine program

The Verizon Foundation , Swinfen Charitable Trust , and the University of Virginia Health System are expanding an innovative telemedicine…

June 3, 2013 Stem cells show promise for treating diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness

Stem cells derived from body fat show great potential for treating and possibly even reversing the effects of diabetic retinopathy,…

May 28, 2013 Dying cells essential to muscle development and repair, researchers discover

Dying cells play an unexpected and vital role in the creation of muscle fibers, researchers at the University of Virginia…