UVA Cancer Center Advisory Council Shares Roadmap for Reducing Cancer’s Impact
6/19/2025
The UVA Cancer Center Community Advisory Council (CAC) has developed a community-focused roadmap to reduce cancer’s impact across Virginia and West Virginia. The roadmap will contribute to the Cancer Center’s…
UVA Medical Alumni Association 2025 Award Nomination Season is Open!
6/19/2025
The UVA Medical Alumni Association is accepting nominations of alumni, faculty, and housestaff for six awards: Walter Reed Distinguished Achievement Award Distinguished Achievement Award in Biomedical Sciences MD Early Achievement…
Typenex Blood Bands Going Away, New ‘Type & Screen’ Order for Pre-Transfusion Testing
6/19/2025
Typenex blood bands will no longer be used at UVA Health facilities effective July 15, 2025. The trifecta of Electronic Positive Patient Identification (EPPID), Blood Product Administration Module (BPAM), and…
Coming Soon: System-Wide Expansion of Electronic Consents
6/19/2025
As part of UVA Health’s ongoing efforts to streamline workflows and enhance patient care, we’re expanding the use of electronic consents (e-consents) across the system. Currently, around 40% of perioperative…
Juneteenth: A Day of Remembrance, Reflection, and Celebration of the Ending of Slavery
6/19/2025
Today, we observe Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking a significant and critical step toward ending slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the…
Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, Talks With The Scientist About Microbiome Bacteria and Breast Cancer
6/11/2025
Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, talks with The Scientist about how bacteria in the microbiome might assist breast cancer researchers…
Calling All Pet Lovers: Share Your Pet Pics by July 1
6/11/2025
The “Dog Days of Summer” are almost here, and the perfect cure has been found: pet photos! This summer, the UVA Medical Alumni Association is celebrating the furry, feathered, and…
Attention Clinical Faculty: New Medical Director Position Open for Applications
6/11/2025
A new Medical Directorship at UVA Medical Center for Patient Progression is open for applications from clinical faculty. The new Medical Director will partner with the Chief Administrative Officer in…
