Amy-Sarah, lead content manager, 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 includes content strategy, editorial direction, and managing digital platforms.
Posts by Amy-Sarah Marshall
Deepak Chopra and Arianna Huffington: Mindfulness at UVA
Stress is the main underlying cause of everything from disease to wars in our modern world. That's according to spiritual leader Deepak Chopra, who, along with Arianna Huffington, stood before a large crowd of students and community members at the UVA Rotunda this afternoon, an event put on by the…
Monthly Roundup: September 2013
It was a month of diverse destinations! We traveled to: the basement of the health library, where we made a video of our deep dive into the historical collections a farm in Nelson County, to track the journey of local foods that reach the hospital cafeteria every day the starting…
7 Quick Questions: Dr. Leigh Cantrell
Ever wonder what your doctor or health provider does outside the exam room? Our Quick Questions series gives you a personal glimpse into the people of UVA. Introduce yourself? I am Leigh Cantrell; I am a gynecologist oncologist at the University of Virginia with a special interest in robotic surgery. Hometown? Brevard,…
Summer Internship: A Reflection
This reflection comes from Jess Hoy, who interned with the UVA Health Marketing Communications department this summer. Walking into the brick administration office at UVA early in June, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Prior to the first day of my internship, I had been informed that my duties would…
My First Race: The 2013 Women’s Four Miler
I am not a runner. But the Charlottesville Women's Four Miler is not just about running. It's a Charlottesville institution, a tradition, a community and almost a rite of passage for women in the area. And more importantly, the race supports the UVA Breast Care Program's efforts to provide the…
Monthly Roundup: August 2013
From mended hearts and healed hands to a super food guide and a new clinic opening, August was a busy month here on the blog! We learned about: Super foods A support group for heart patients Writing and medicine, for patients and doctors The new Zion Crossroads clinic Thigh pad…
Breast Cancer: A New One-Day Treatment
Breast cancer treatment: Down from six weeks to a single day? It seems far-fetched, but UVA is among the first in the country to develop treatment for breast cancer that does just that. By combining radiation therapy with image-guided surgery, they can offer this new method that: Treats tumors more…
The Art of Medicine: The Benefits of Writing for Healthcare Providers and Patients
It’s not often you sit down with a doctor to talk about poetry. [caption id="attachment_7030" align="alignright" width="300"] Hospital Drive features poetry, stories, essays and art with health and medical themes.[/caption] A confession: I have an MFA in poetry, and I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of literature with science…
Monthly Roundup: July 2013
This July, we had guest posts from junior volunteers working at the hospital this summer. We met one of our doctors and asked a few questions: [caption id="attachment_6918" align="alignright" width="225"] Summer volunteer Rebecca Brookman (standing) practices her wheelchair skills with Volunteer Services intern Stephanie Sisak.[/caption] Play online brain games? This…
