October 19, 2021 Epilepsy research reveals unknown trigger for seizures

Epilepsy seizures can be triggered when a natural braking system meant to control brain activity goes awry, UVA researchers found.

October 15, 2021 UVA Health Offering Booster, 3rd Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines

UVA Health will offer booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the immunocompromised beginning…

October 14, 2021 UVA Joins National Effort to Increase Minority Representation in Cancer Clinical Trials

UVA Cancer Center is participating in a pilot project led by two national cancer groups that seeks to increase racial and ethnic diversity among cancer treatment trial volunteers.

October 13, 2021 Important New Role Discovered for Brain’s Immune Cells

The new finding may prove important in Alzheimer's disease, dementia and stroke, among other conditions.

October 12, 2021 Research Shows Importance of Timely Flu Vaccination

Poor timing of influenza vaccination campaigns led to an increase in premature births and lower birth-weight babies in a region of Brazil.

October 11, 2021 UVA, Southwest Virginia Groups Testing Program to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption

The University of Virginia School of Medicine is partnering with Southwest Virginia community groups to test a web-based program called iSIPsmarter,…

October 7, 2021 UVA Health Earns National Quality Awards for Heart Failure, Heart Attack Care

For meeting the American Heart Association’s evidence-based quality standards, the UVA Health Heart and Vascular Center has earned four national awards for its care of patients with heart failure and heart attacks.

October 6, 2021 Antibiotics Alone Can’t Protect Kids From Stunted Growth

New findings suggest antibiotics alone won't end the cycle of stunted growth and poverty that afflicts children across the developing world.

October 5, 2021 UVA Medical Center Devoting More Than $30 Million to Compensation Increases This Year

To help reward and retain team members who have steadfastly served patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UVA Medical Center is…

October 1, 2021 PVCC Announces Nursing Program Expansion in Partnership with UVA Medical Center

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is delighted to announce the expansion of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, made possible…