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
Monthly Roundup: November 2012
Do you know a teenage girl who needs help dealing with her weight? We let you know about a local group that gets girls doing Zumba to get healthy. [caption id="attachment_5305" align="alignright" width="170" caption="Employee Teshema Anderson at the recent AIDS Walk in Charlottesville."][/caption] For World AIDS Day, we provided some facts…
How My Mother Died: A Daughter’s Story of HIV/AIDS
It took Teshema Anderson a long time to feel comfortable telling people how her mother died. A well-dressed, professional-looking woman with a beaming smile, happy family and successful career who speaks openly and with conviction, it’s hard to believe she ever felt scared of anything. But when it came to…
Uterine Fibroids: A New Approach
Like many women, my mother faced few options when it came to her constant abdominal pain. After several years of heavy bleeding and cramping, the doctors threw their hands in the air. While she was in her late 30s, well before menopause, my mother underwent a full hysterectomy. [caption id="attachment_5251"…
Monthly Roundup: October 2012
Did you notice? In October, we made changes to the look and feel of the blog — including adding a page of videos on a range of healthcare issues. We also brought you stories about: Sports medicine on the football field A new program improving care for the seriously ill…
Anthrax: A New Discovery
Anthrax. It’s one of those words that immediately sends chills up your spine when you see it in a news headline or hear it mentioned on the radio. Today’s mention of the deadly bacteria also, at first glance, seems a little chilling: UVA researchers have found that anthrax spores actually…
Monthly Roundup: Myths and Facts, Sept 2012
September was all about myths vs. facts when it comes to: [caption id="attachment_4677" align="alignright" width="400"] Tanya Smith gives a young patient a book as part of the Augusta Pediatrics Reach Out and Read Program.[/caption] High cholesterol, which can be a silent killer Flu vaccines, why it matters more than you…
Monthly Roundup: Top Stories from August 2012
We spent this month on the blog... [caption id="attachment_4512" align="alignright" width="400"] UVA heart patient Sydney Davis, right, with her big big sister Aubrey at their home in Richmond, Va.[/caption] Answering these questions: Meat labels: What do they mean, which should you choose for your health? Iliac aneurysms: What are they,…
Recipe Review Thursday: Banana Mousse
We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women. [caption id="attachment_4625" align="alignright" width="337"] A healthy dessert that's easy to make and tastes like banana pudding.[/caption] Banana Mousse With four kids in the house, there's…
UVA Hand Center: A Visit With Dr. Chhabra
The place is lovely. With a flat-screen TV, stylish yet comfortable chairs and gorgeous art on the walls, the UVA Hand Center lobby feels more like a contemporary living room than a waiting room. When I meet Bobby Chhabra, MD, the co-director of the center, he explains the origins of…
