August 23, 2021 UVA Health Visitation Changes Beginning Aug. 26

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 26, UVA Health will limit the number of visitors for UVA Medical Center inpatients, Emergency Department patients, patients undergoing procedures and patients at the Transitional Care Hospital. These changes are being made due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. 

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.

May 28, 2021 Additional Visitation at UVA Health Facilities Beginning June 1

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, UVA Health will permit additional visitation to its inpatient units, emergency department, outpatient clinics and procedural areas.

May 25, 2021 UVA Cancer Center, Other Top U.S. Cancer Centers Urge Cancer-Preventing HPV Vaccinations

UVA Cancer Center is joining 70 other National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers and partner organizations in urging physicians, parents and young adults to get cancer-preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations back on track.

May 3, 2021 Free Book on Poisonous Plants in Virginia Available for Download

To help Virginians avoid accidental poisonings, an updated, expanded book to help residents identify and avoid poisonous plants found in Virginia is now available as a free download.

April 28, 2021 More Than 25% of Infants Not Getting Common Vaccinations, Study Finds

Failure to complete the series of vaccinations leaves children at increased risk of infection, illness and death.

April 21, 2021 UVA Hosting Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 24

To help combat the opioid crisis and provide safe disposal of leftover prescription medications, the University of Virginia is hosting a free prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24.

April 16, 2021 New Vaccine by UVA, Tech May Offer Broad Protection From Coronaviruses

A new COVID-19 vaccine could protect against future strains of the COVID-19 virus, and other coronaviruses, and cost about $1 a dose.

March 29, 2021 Scientists Urge Swift Action to Prepare for Next Pandemic

An international team of researchers is warning that scientists must prepare now for the next pandemic – and has developed a plan to do so.

March 11, 2021 Exercise During Pregnancy May Save Kids From Health Problems as Adults

One day soon, a woman’s first trip to the doctor after conceiving may include a prescription for an exercise program.