August 13, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccines Coming to UVA Health Outpatient Pharmacies

To make it easier for Central Virginia residents to become vaccinated against COVID-19, UVA Health will make COVID-19 vaccines available at its outpatient pharmacies.

August 12, 2021 In HIV Prevention, Worsening Disparities Among States

States with low initial use of HIV-prevention drugs are continuing to fall behind in usage among people at risk for the disease, a new study finds.

August 11, 2021 UVA Discovery Suggests Potential New Treatment for Deadly Blood Cancer

A drug used to treat certain advanced breast cancers may offer a new treatment option for a deadly blood cancer known as myelofibrosis, new research from UVA Cancer Center suggests.

August 10, 2021 UVA Health Visitation Changes Beginning Aug. 12

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 12, UVA Health will limit visitation hours for inpatients and patients at the Transitional Care Hospital due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community.

August 3, 2021 After 60 Years, Scientists Find the Missing Link in Our Body’s Blood Pressure Control

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have determined the location of natural blood-pressure barometers inside our bodies that have eluded scientists for more than 60 years.

July 28, 2021 Centra and UVA Health Announce Strategic Clinical Affiliation, Building on a Shared Commitment to Quality Care in the Local Community

Building on each other’s strengths in delivering highly specialized patient care, Centra and UVA Health are pleased to announce a strategic clinical affiliation to increase access to advanced health care and innovative treatments close to home, furthering their long-standing commitment to the local community.

July 22, 2021 Brain Discovery Could Lead to New Epilepsy Treatments

Cutting-edge brain research at UVA has yielded a discovery that could lead to new treatments for epilepsy.

July 21, 2021 Largest-Ever Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Study IDs Potential Treatment Targets

Scientists have completed the largest and most diverse genetic study of type 1 diabetes ever undertaken, identifying new drug targets.

July 19, 2021 New York Yankees Honor UVA Children’s Patient

The New York Yankees honored Rockingham County’s Luke Post this month for his fundraiser to support patients like him being cared for at UVA Children’s.

July 14, 2021 Battle Building Food Bank Open for UVA Children’s Families

A team of UVA Children’s providers is expanding its efforts to combat food insecurity among families it serves by opening a food pantry this month at the Battle Building, where most pediatric outpatients receive care.