July 1, 2021 UVA Health Now Sole Owner of Novant Health UVA Health System

UVA Health has become the full owner of Novant Health UVA Health System, a Northern Virginia regional health system previously owned by the two institutions through a joint operating company.

June 28, 2021 iTHRIV Seeks Proposals for 2 NIH-Funded Grant Programs

Applications are welcome from Virginia-based non-profits, scientists and clinical professionals from any iTHRIV institution.

June 28, 2021 In a Dish, a Mouse, Crafted From Stem Cells, Begins to Form

New advances in stem cell research at UVA will help scientists battle diseases, develop drugs and, eventually, grow organs for transplant.

June 24, 2021 Blue Ridge Poison Center Raises Concerns About Delta-8 THC

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health has seen more calls over the past six months for adverse reactions to Delta-8 THC, a substance extracted from hemp and marijuana plants or created synthetically. Delta-8 THC is structurally similar to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

June 18, 2021 Updates on UVA Health COVID-19 Community Vaccination Efforts

In the coming weeks, UVA Health will begin some changes to its community vaccination efforts, which include relocating its community vaccination center from Seminole Square to the West Complex at UVA Health.

June 18, 2021 UVA Children’s Opening Haymarket Pediatric Liver Clinic June 22

UVA Children’s will open its Pediatric Liver Clinic – Haymarket, providing comprehensive liver care for children, on June 22 right next to Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center.

June 15, 2021 UVA Children’s Named No. 1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report

UVA Children’s, part of UVA Health, is ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” guide.

June 14, 2021 Osteoporosis: New Approach to Understanding Bone Strength Pays Dividends

Osteoporosis researchers at the School of Medicine have taken a new approach to understanding how our genes determine the strength…

June 10, 2021 iTHRIV Announces Incoming 2021 Scholars Program Cohort

iTHRIV has selected seven researchers from the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech for a research training and mentorship program.

June 9, 2021 Melina R. Kibbe Named Dean of UVA’s School of Medicine

Dr. Kibbe is an outstanding clinician, researcher and highly respected educator. She comes to the School of Medicine effective Sept. 15.