UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Drop in Opioid, THC Edibles Calls

2/11/2025

UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center saw a significant drop in opioids cases and a smaller drop in THC edibles cases in 2024 compared with 2023, according to new data…

Medical Day Camp Introduces Charlottesville’s Youth to Medical Career Pathways

2/4/2025

UVA Surgery, Anesthesiology, Pathology, and the Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia recently teamed up to host an annual community event that welcomes students to Grounds for a hands-on…

UVA Health Celebrates Black History Month in February

2/4/2025

As we enter February and celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the extraordinary contributions of African Americans throughout history. Our 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor: Acknowledging Our Contributions Across…

Emergency Room Doctor William Brady, MD, Trains Next Generation of Doctors

1/28/2025

  William Brady, MD, is a professor, vice chair, and the David A Harrison Distinguished Educator in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Brady is an experienced ER doctor…

Nominations Sought for John T. Casteen Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Leadership Award

1/15/2025

The UVA Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites nominations for the 16th annual John T. Casteen Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Leadership Award. The award honors one student, one staff, and one faculty…

Marquita Taylor, PhD, MPH, MBA, Increases Awareness About Cancer Disparities Through Ms. Virginia Platform and Work at UVA

1/15/2025

Marquita Taylor, PhD, MPH, MBA, is a pancreatic cancer survivor who uses her "Ms. Virginia" title from the Miss Black USA pageant as a platform to increase awareness about the disease.…

UVA Health Launches Mobile Care Unit

1/15/2025

To make it easier for patients who have trouble accessing traditional healthcare facilities to receive the care they need, UVA Health has launched a mobile care unit to bring care…

In Memoriam: Honoring the Life of Robert Rust, Jr., MD, Accomplished Pediatric Neurologist

1/8/2025

It is with sadness that we notify you about the loss of Robert S. Rust, Jr., MD, who died on December 22, 2024. Dr. Rust was the Thomas E. Worrell,…