September 16, 2019 UVA Leads Statewide, University-Based Coalition to Battle the Opioid Crisis

The School of Medicine is leading a statewide effort to battle the opioid crisis and reduce the number of Virginians…

August 22, 2019 Depression, Anxiety Linked to Opioid Use in Women With Breast Cancer

Elderly women battling breast cancer who have anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions are more likely to use opioids…

April 24, 2018 Thoracic Surgery Recovery Program Benefits Patients, Slashes Opioid Use

A special recovery program for thoracic surgery patients developed and implemented at the University of Virginia Health System is getting…

March 20, 2018 UVA Offers Safe Way to Dispose of Unwanted Medications

To help Central Virginia residents safely and securely get rid of unwanted or unused prescription medications, University of Virginia Health…

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…