Brian Brenner, MD, Named American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Chief Resident/Fellow of the Year

2/28/2024

Brian Brenner, MD, has been named 2024 Resident/Fellow of the Year by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA). The award recognizes Dr. Brenner's significant contributions to…

Medical and Doctoral Students Engage in Storytelling Event in Honor of Black History Month

2/28/2024

On February 21, the School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and UVA Health’s Office of Diversity and Community Engagement co-sponsored a storytelling event in honor of Black…

Tracy Downs, MD, Discusses Black History Month’s Theme of Racial Healing

2/28/2024

Tracy M. Downs, MD, FACS, has served as UVA School of Medicine's Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and UVA Health’s inaugural Chief Diversity and Community Engagement Officer…

Heart Health Month: Ourania Preventza, MD, Discusses Best Ways to Take Care of Your Heart

2/28/2024

The Department of Surgery's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery has an outstanding national reputation for performing the highest-quality cardiothoracic surgery in the state of Virginia. In honor of Heart Health Month,…

One Team United on Access — Did You Know? Providers Have Flexibility With Clinic Hours

2/28/2024

Welcome to Did You Know? This new regular feature will highlight key facts and information for faculty about One Team United on Access. Flexibility is important to allow faculty to…

School of Medicine Researchers Obtain New Insights Into Coronary Artery Disease

2/28/2024

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have obtained important new insights into the development of coronary artery disease – the world’s No. 1 killer – in diverse groups of…

Calls to Poison Center for ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Spiked After Decriminalization

2/28/2024

Calls to U.S. poison centers involving psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” among adolescents and young adults rose sharply after several U.S. cities and states began decriminalizing the hallucinogen, University of Virginia…

Public Health Sciences Professor Jamie Zoellner, PhD, and Team Awarded $3.4 Million to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption

2/28/2024

Public Health Sciences Professor Jamie Zoellner, PhD, RDN, and her multidisciplinary team were awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to engage Head Start families across…