COVID-19 Pandemic Saw Major Increase in Kids Attempting Suicide by Poison
4/26/2023
A new study about an increase in suicide attempts among kids and teens since the COVID-19 pandemic has received widespread national news coverage. Nearly 200 media outlets, including U.S. News…
4/26/2023
The Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is hosting the H. Pylori and Gastric Cancer Symposium on Friday, May 12 in Pinn Hall Conference Center Auditorium. As part…
UVA Surgery Team Completes 10,000th Procedure Using daVinci Surgery
4/19/2023
The UVA Surgery team has just completed their 10,000th procedure using daVinci Surgery. This incredible milestone is a testament to the team's commitment to providing the very best minimally invasive…
Artificial Pancreas Developed at UVA Benefits Both Kids and Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
4/19/2023
An artificial pancreas developed at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology improves blood sugar control for people ages 2 to 72 with type 1 diabetes, according to a…
Department of Anesthesiology Obstetric Division Named Center of Excellence
4/19/2023
The Department of Anesthesiology's Obstetric Division has been awarded Center of Excellence designation by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology (SOAP). The SOAP Center of Excellence (COE) designation was…
UVA Health Earns WebMD Patient Choice, Medscape Physician Choice Awards
4/12/2023
UVA Health has been named a “best in class” health system in Virginia for its cancer, heart, orthopedics, neurology and digestive health care by WebMD and Medscape. The 2022-2023 WebMD…
UVA Health Updates Masking and Visitation Policies
4/12/2023
Following updated guidance from UVA Health’s Infection Prevention and Control team, new policies on masking and visitation will go into effect this month at UVA Medical Center and other facilities…
Postpartum Depression Test Based on Discovery by Jennifer Payne, MD, Is Finalist in NIH Competition
4/4/2023
A potential test to identify women at risk for postpartum depression that combines a digital screening tool with a blood test – based on a UVA Health discovery – is…
