September 7, 2017 UVA Joins AVIA to Speed Innovation

The University of Virginia Health System has joined AVIA, the nation’s leading network of health systems addressing pressing challenges by…

September 1, 2017 Breast Cancer Patients on Opioids Less Likely to Stick to Vital Treatment

A new study has found a troubling lack of adherence to a potentially lifesaving treatment regimen among breast cancer patients…

August 30, 2017 UVA Earns National Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

For providing high-quality care for stroke patients with complex health needs, the University of Virginia Stroke Center at UVA Medical…

August 28, 2017 UVA, Foundation Radiology Group Partner to Expand Access to Specialized Medical Imaging

To expand access throughout Virginia to specialized, high-quality medical imaging, University of Virginia Health System and Foundation Radiology Group have…

August 25, 2017 New Tool Can Predict Patients’ Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest

Targeted temperature management – the precise cooling of a person suffering cardiac arrest – can literally be the difference in…

August 22, 2017 Fast, Quality Heart Attack Care Earns UVA Two National Awards

For providing prompt, high-quality care for patients suffering heart attacks, University of Virginia Health System has received two national awards…

August 17, 2017 Antibiotics Found to Weaken Body’s Ability to Fight Off Disease

Adding another reason for doctors to avoid the overuse of antibiotics, new research shows that a reduction in the variety…

August 9, 2017 Bow Foundation Backs UVA Research Into Rare Genetic Disorder

The Bow Foundation today announced a grant of $50,000 to the School of Medicine to fund research into a genetic…

August 8, 2017 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVA as No. 1 Hospital in Virginia

The 2017-2018 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates University of Virginia Medical Center as the No. 1…

August 3, 2017 UVA Enlists Robotic Help to Enhance Blood Testing

The University of Virginia Health System has revolutionized how it tests patient blood samples, automating its primary blood testing facility…