March 18, 2013 Nancy E. Dunlap appointed dean of the University of Virginia School of Medicine

The University of Virginia has named Dr. Nancy E. Dunlap as dean of the School of Medicine . A pulmonologist,…

March 15, 2013 Match Day 2013: Students celebrate residencies

Just before 11:30 a.m. Friday, members of the Class of 2013 at University of Virginia School of Medicine began walking…

March 8, 2013 UVA Medical Center receives national recognition for cancer care

Becker’s Hospital Review has selected UVA Medical Center’s Cancer Center as one of its 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with…

February 28, 2013 Training program to promote breastfeeding available nationwide

To support a nationwide initiative to increase breastfeeding rates, University of Virginia School of Medicine is making available nationally a…

February 27, 2013 Helping southside Virginia patients access specialty care

To make it easier for residents of Southside Virginia and other rural localities to receive specialty care not readily available…

February 26, 2013 Smartphones become weapon against HIV

An innovative plan developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine will use smartphones to improve care for people…

February 15, 2013 189 doctors named to national ‘Best Doctors in America®’ List

University of Virginia Health System had 189 physicians selected to the 2013 Best Doctors in America® List by Best Doctors,…

February 13, 2013 Innovative approach to care after surgery reduces hospital stay, costs, study finds

A bold new approach that gets people out of the hospital more quickly after a major cancer surgery is producing…

January 29, 2013 Heart failure program earns national certification

The Joint Commission – the national group that accredits healthcare organizations – officially certified the University of Virginia Medical Center’s…

January 24, 2013 Researchers evaluating drug-free diabetes management

With the help of a simple lifestyle modification program, can people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes manage their condition…