January 11, 2011 Health System celebrates opening of world’s first fully-dedicated focused ultrasound facility

The University of Virginia Health System will hold a morning scientific symposium and early afternoon dedication ceremony on Monday, September…

January 11, 2011 Chest Pain Center remains a top institution for cardiac care

The UVA Health System Chest Pain Center has once again been designated an accredited chest pain center. In 2006, the…

January 11, 2011 Robert Cofield, DrPH, MHA, FACHE, Named UVA Medical Center’s Associate Vice President for Hospital and Clinics Operations

The University of Virginia Medical Center has appointed Robert "Bo" Cofield, DrPH, MHA, FACHE, as associate vice president for hospital…

January 11, 2011 UVA Health System Earthquake Relief Efforts

The Medical Center's MERCI (Medical Equipment Recovery of Clean Inventory) program is organizing bandages, gauze and other medical supplies to…

January 11, 2011 Stroke Team at University of Virginia Health System Wins Charles L. Brown Award for Patient Care Quality

Although they may not realize it, the more than 1,000 neurovascular patients evaluated and treated at the University of Virginia…

January 11, 2011 Three Cardiologists at University of Virginia Health System Win Highly Competitive K23 Patient-Oriented Research Grants

Brian H. Annex, M.D., chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Virginia Health System, says he…

January 11, 2011 UVA Driving Safety Center of Excellence Expands Services to Help Drivers Face Their Fears

Roadway construction, bad weather and heavy traffic can make even the best driver nervous while behind the wheel. Some drivers,…

January 11, 2011 AstraZeneca and the University of Virginia Sign Strategic Research Collaboration to Develop Novel Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease

AstraZeneca and the University of Virginia today announced that they have entered into a collaboration to enhance development of new…

January 11, 2011 UVA School of Medicine Professor Anindya Dutta, MD, PhD, Recognized for Scientific Contributions by India’s Ranbaxy Science Foundation

University of Virginia School of Medicine Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Anindya Dutta, MD, PhD, is the recipient of…

January 11, 2011 Louisa School Worker Survives Severe Heart Attack, Thanks to Quick Action by Colleagues, Medics and STEMI Alert Process at UVA Medical Center

On Tuesday, December 8, nearly 24 hours after suffering a severe heart attack, Dianna Carter was alert, cheery and relaxing…