October 25, 2023 Menopause’s Effects on the Workplace, and Other Surprising Impacts

A sweeping new paper on menopause by a UVA Health expert and collaborators highlights the profound and sometimes surprising effects the “change of life” can have on women’s lives, health, workplaces and even finances.

October 19, 2023 Renowned Cancer Biology Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Dermatology

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Lu Q. Le, MD, PhD, a nationally renowned cancer biology researcher, to chair its Department of Dermatology.

October 19, 2023 UVA Health Orthopedics Honored on National ‘100 Great Orthopedic Programs’ List

Becker’s Hospital Review has named UVA Health Orthopedics to its 2023 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs.

October 18, 2023 Leading Child Health Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Public Health Sciences

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, a national leader in child health research, to chair its Department of Public Health Sciences.

October 18, 2023 UVA Health to Expand Services for Fifeville With Oak Lawn Purchase

To better serve the Fifeville community and support operations at UVA Health, the University has purchased approximately five acres at the corner of 9th Street Southwest and Cherry Avenue that includes Oak Lawn, a historic home.

October 11, 2023 Danielle Griggs Named UVA Health’s Chief Pharmacy Officer

UVA Health has promoted Danielle Griggs, PharmD, MBA, MS, to serve as the health system’s next chief pharmacy officer.

October 10, 2023 Omega-3 Findings Move Us Closer to ‘Precision Nutrition’

UVA researchers have obtained important new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people’s genes influence their ability to use healthy Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

October 9, 2023 UVA Scientists Target Dangerous, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

UVA researchers' efforts to outrace two dangerous germs could help us battle antibiotic resistance more broadly.

October 5, 2023 Newsweek Rates UVA Health University Medical Center Among World’s Best Specialized Hospitals

Newsweek has ranked three specialties at UVA Health University Medical Center in the news publication’s 2024 list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals.

October 3, 2023 Gene Discoveries Could Help Prevent Coronary Artery Disease

Doctors may be able to target newly identified genes – possibly with nutritional supplements – to slow or halt coronary artery disease.