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Are You a Candidate for Organ Transplant? Get a Second Opinion

Holly Ford | 4/19/2018 | Treatments

More patients are eligible for organ transplantation than ever before. If you've been told you're not a candidate, it may be time to seek a second opinion at UVA. More »

Sexual Assault in Charlottesville: What You Need to Know

Jen Mediano | 4/16/2018 | General Health

If you experience sexual assault in Charlottesville or in the surrounding area, our emergency department provides medical care and evidence collection by a forensic nurse examiner. Find out about how we collect evidence and why it's so important to seek medical care immediately after sexual assault. More »

Lainey’s Story: A Family’s Experience with Congenital Heart Defects and Down Syndrome

uvahealth | 4/12/2018 | Kids

Lainey is a patient at Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cardiology Richmond, where she can receive UVA pediatric care close to home. Her mom, Ashley, contributed this post. More »

Liver Transplant Survivor: From Surgery to Marathon in 16 Months

Erica Gregory | 4/11/2018 | Patient Stories, Videos

After receiving a liver transplant, Steve Nugent had a goal to run a marathon. Not long after surgery, he started training. Watch the video to learn more. More »

Our Journey Through Lung Transplant: A Patient’s Story

uvahealth | 4/10/2018 | Patient Stories

Louisa County resident Pat Gutekenst battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and had a lung transplant at UVA in 2015. He and his wife, Stacey Gutekenst, contributed this post. More »

7 Quick Questions with Pediatric Liver Transplant Surgeon George Mazariegos

Megan Rowe | 4/3/2018 | People of UVA, Videos

We're kicking off Donate Life Month by talking to pediatric liver transplant surgeon George Mazariegos, MD. Mazariegos works at both UVA Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. More »

Germwatch: Flu Season Ends, Seasonal Allergies Begin

Megan Rowe | 3/29/2018 | Kids

Here in Central Virginia, we’re starting to see the first tree buds and flowers of spring. That means we're seeing patients with seasonal allergies. More »

Diet Trends: Get the Skinny on Whole30, Intermittent Fasting, Flexitarian

Holly Ford | 3/28/2018 | Nutrition

Just because a diet is popular doesn't mean it's good for you. Before you jump on the bandwagon, get the pros and cons of some of the diets trending today. More »

Period Cramps, Heavy Periods, Menstrual Cycle Changes: Is This Normal?

Megan Rowe | 3/23/2018 | General Health

For many of us, period cramps are a mild annoyance every few weeks. But sometimes painful periods and heavy bleeding may make it almost impossible to go to work or school or enjoy other activities. Find out when you should see a doctor about your period. More »

Your Kids’ Nutrition: Making Healthy Food Choices

Eric Puffenbarger | 3/22/2018 | Kids

Kids nutrition is especially important as they learn, grow, and develop. Check out these daily guidelines to help make sure your kids get the most nutrition out of the food they eat. More »