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

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.

Kegels: The Lowdown on the Muscles Down Low

Amy Sarah Marshall | 9/12/2019 | Prevention, Treatments

You've heard of them, you've probably even used them, but do you really know what Kegels are & why they matter? Get answers from our pelvic medicine expert Jennifer Dillman, NP.

The Lessons of Popcorn Lung: Inhale With Caution

Amy Sarah Marshall | 8/23/2019 | General Health

Popcorn lung: It sounds delicious, but it's actually an incurable lung disease. Find out why you should watch what you eat, breathe, and vape, too. Two lung doctors tell the story - and explain the risks.

These two medics give tips on how to avoid drowning.

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

Amy Sarah Marshall | 8/16/2019 | Prevention

These two emergency experts have spent years rescuing people from pools, floods, rivers, lakes. Read their stories & learn how to avoid drowning.

A cup of ice cream with cookies & candy poses a threat to the diet

Avoid a Summer Diet Disaster: Try These 5 Ice Cream Hacks

Amy Sarah Marshall | 7/9/2019 | Nutrition

Summer's here: Ice cream season. But 3 months of sugar and fat can put on the pounds and hurt your health. Here's insights from registered dietician Katherine Basbaum plus 5 easy, delicious ice cream hacks that won't ruin your diet.

My grandma had the biggest smile when socializing with others.

Elderly Depression is on the Rise: 5 Things You Can Do for Others – & Yourself

Amy Sarah Marshall | 5/31/2019 | Prevention

Elderly depression increases health risks & mortality rates, but not always for obvious reasons. Geriatric psychiatrist Meredith Lee, DO, explains how to prevent loneliness in older adults - and prepare for your own mental health as you age.

HPV Vaccine for Boys: The Shot That’s Worth It

Amy Sarah Marshall | 5/7/2019 | Kids

The HPV vaccine prevents cancer in both boys and girls, yet many parents avoid pushing for the shot, thinking that HPV is only a sexually transmitted disease. The reality is much different.

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