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: 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…
Monthly Roundup: Top Stories from July 2012
July is hot... And so are the stories on our blog. Stay cool by reading up on the posts you may have missed: [caption id="attachment_4415" align="alignright" width="281"] Jack Jordan of Staunton came down with whooping cough when he was 4 weeks old. Photo courtesy of Lauren Jordan.[/caption] Baby Jack vs.…
Mindfulness for Caregivers: How the Helpers Get Helped (Part 2)
Previously, I spoke with John Schorling, MD, who leads mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) classes for doctors and other care providers twice a year with the UVA Mindfulness Center. Here's my conversation with Laura Meyer, a caregiver in the community who took one of Dr. Schorling’s classes in April of 2011. What is…
Mindfulness for Caregivers: How the Helpers Get Helped (Part 1)
In January, we looked at several ways our hospital uses mindfulness and other integrative medicine methods to help patients heal. But patients also benefit when our doctors also learn to practice mindfulness - they give better care. To find out how this works, I spoke with both a mindfulness class…
Drowning: Facts and Tips You Didn’t Expect
It was a gorgeous spring day on Memorial Day weekend, and we were lucky enough to be spending it in a refreshing lake in the woods with friends. Buoyed by the air inside their pink and green translucent swim rings, our children, who range from ages 4 to 7, sang…
Monthly Roundup: Top Stories from May 2012 
[caption id="attachment_4150" align="alignright" width="300"] Watch how to fit your child's bike helmet the right way.[/caption] May go by too fast? Here's a quick snapshot of stories you might have missed from UVA Health this past month: Smart phone doubles as an artificial pancreas It might sound like something from a…
