August 2, 2017 UVA Breast Care Program Earns National Accreditation

For its high-quality care, the UVA Breast Care Program has earned full accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ National…

July 27, 2017 Global Research Priorities Identified for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

The scientific journal Pediatrics today published a paper from the School of Medicine, the American SIDS Institute and partner international…

July 25, 2017 How Texting Can Protect Babies From Sudden Death

A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to use safe sleep practices for…

July 24, 2017 UVA Launching Group Pregnancy Care, Education Program

To improve health outcomes for new moms and babies and reduce health disparities, University of Virginia Children’s Hospital and UVA…

July 20, 2017 UVA, Bon Secours to Collaborate on Liver Transplant Care

University of Virginia Health System (UVA) and the Bon Secours Liver Institute of Virginia will collaboratively care for patients at…

July 19, 2017 Indestructible Virus Yields Secret to Creating Incredibly Durable Materials

It’s like the Superman of viruses, astonishingly tough and able to survive in an environment that would dissolve flesh and…

July 18, 2017 High Blood Pressure: Could Aggressive Treatment Lead To Kidney Damage?

Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually be damaging the organs,…

July 12, 2017 Babies Born Big More Likely to Become Obese Children

Infants born with a high birthweight are more likely to become obese children, a new study from the UVA Children's…

July 11, 2017 New Way to Shut Off Genes Speeds Battle Against Genetic Diseases

Gene editing using the CRISPR system is transforming genetic research and could be poised to transform the treatment of genetic…

June 29, 2017 UVA Earns National Award for Care of Heart Attack Patients

University of Virginia Health System has been recognized for its care of heart attack patients with a national award by…