Author: Amy Sarah Marshall

Amy Sarah came to web communications by way of a master of fine arts in poetry from George Mason University. Amy Sarah applied her creative talents to working with several nonprofits to organize and present their content with the user experience in mind. Whether blogging, consulting or developing SEO tactics, Amy Sarah blends the artistic with the analytical to infuse every project with fresh vision. Her daily work at UVA Health System includes online advertising, Google Analytics, editing and reputation management.

Posts by Amy Sarah Marshall

colorful donuts and candy make it hard to stop eating sugar

How to Stop Eating Sugar Without Losing Your Mind: 6 Strategies to Try

Amy Sarah Marshall | 2/12/2020 | Nutrition

After eating too much Halloween candy, I tried 6 strategies to survive the holidays without overdoing it again. See how my strategies to stop eating sugar held up - both in real life and with UVA registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum.

female bus passenger wears a face mask to avoid coronavirus infection

Coronavirus Myths & Facts: What You Can Do to Avoid Infection

Amy Sarah Marshall | 1/28/2020 | Prevention

The coronavirus is devastating parts of China. But are YOU in danger? Do you need to worry? Our infectious disease expert, William Petri, MD, serves up the facts.

Are Tattoos Bad? Tattoo Health Hazards You Should Know About

Amy Sarah Marshall | 1/13/2020 | Prevention

The ink used in tattoos can have heavy metals and other cancer-causing toxins. Ryan Smith, MD, discusses some of the risks you should know before getting a tattoo.

a couple accessing fresh food in an urban garden addresses one of the main health disparities in charlottesville, va

Health Disparities in Charlottesville: Healing Takes the Whole Village

Amy Sarah Marshall | 12/5/2019 | General Health

Health disparities in Charlottesville occur due to racism, poverty, food insecurity. Learn about PIECES Iris, a new community collaboration to meet these needs & improve health.

a person sleeps on a sidewalk with trash bags

Does Society Make You Sick? Defining the Social Determinants of Health

Amy Sarah Marshall | 12/4/2019 | General Health

What's hurting us most? UVA experts explain the relationship between wellness and factors of race, food, and class. Find out which social determinants of health most impact the health of our community here in the Charlottesville area.

Dr. Jackson illustrates how sexual networks cause STDs to spread

STDs on the Rise? The Supervillains of Sexual Disease Return

Amy Sarah Marshall | 11/22/2019 | Prevention

STDs on the rise - chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea - can cause tragedies. What's the cause? Who's at risk? Should you get tested? Infectious disease expert Patrick Jackson, MD, explains.

Dr. Catherine Casey, advocate for LGBTQ health

LGBTQ Health: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Patients at UVA

Amy Sarah Marshall | 11/20/2019 | General Health

LGBTQ people often face or fear bias when seeing the doctor. So they don't go, even though they're at high risk for obesity, heart disease, and other stress-related conditions. Providers describe what they're doing to make UVA a safe space to get care.

Pelvic discomfort, experienced by this woman in jeans, could be a sign that you need to do pelvic floor exercises, or Kegels.

Healthy Balance

Author: Amy Sarah Marshall

Posts by Amy Sarah Marshall

How to Stop Eating Sugar Without Losing Your Mind: 6 Strategies to Try

Coronavirus Myths & Facts: What You Can Do to Avoid Infection

Are Tattoos Bad? Tattoo Health Hazards You Should Know About

Health Disparities in Charlottesville: Healing Takes the Whole Village

Does Society Make You Sick? Defining the Social Determinants of Health

STDs on the Rise? The Supervillains of Sexual Disease Return

LGBTQ Health: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Patients at UVA

Kegels: The Lowdown on the Muscles Down Low

The Lessons of Popcorn Lung: Inhale With Caution

How to Avoid Drowning: The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Water

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