Poisonous Holiday Plants: Safety Tips for the Holidays
Are poinsettias toxic? What about mistletoe or holly? Get the facts about poisonous holiday plants and safety tips from Blue Ridge Poison Center experts.
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Flu Vaccine Facts: Who Should Get It, Who Shouldn’t and Why
Do you really need to get the flu vaccine every year? Get the answer to this question and more from a local UVA pediatrician, Susan Werner, MD.
Can You Have Hepatitis C and Not Know It?
Millions of Americans have hepatitis C, but most may not know it. How do you know if you’re one of them? Find out if you should get a hepatitis C screening.
Sideline Care: How Sports Medicine Doctors Treat High School, UVA and JMU Athletes
If you go to a local high school, UVA or JMU sporting event, UVA sports medicine doctors will likely be there ready to help athletes if they get injured. Learn more about the care that this team provides and how it can benefit regular patients too.
Myths vs. Facts: Poison Ivy Rash and How to Get Rid Of It
Can you get poison ivy rash from dead plants? Are some people immune to getting the rash? Get answers to these questions and more in our poison ivy myths vs. facts.
Wilderness Survival Tips: Be Prepared For Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Keep these survival tips in mind before heading out on your next outdoor adventure, especially if you plan to be out in a remote area.
Santa, Families and Trees: Our 2018 Holiday Events (Slideshow)
It was a busy holiday season at the Health System. Take a look back at some of the ways we were able to celebrate with our patients, team members and the community.
Myths vs. Facts: Is Peanut Butter Good For You?
Peanut butter is a staple in about 94% of households in the U.S. Find out if your peanut butter is healthy and what to look for on the nutrition labels.
5 Tricks to Make Delicious Healthy Stuffing
How do you make healthy stuffing for the holidays while still making it taste great? Use these 5 tips to cut the calories and keep it tasting great.
Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Get Fall Safety Tips
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and trauma-related hospital visits among older people and the numbers are on the rise. Get fall prevention tips to help keep you or your loved ones safe at home.
