Posts by Jen Mediano

Behind the Badge: Jeanne Parrish, Forensic Nurse Practitioner

Jen Mediano   |   5/16/2018   |   General Health, People of UVA

UVA is the only hospital in the area that provides forensics services. Jeanne Parrish and her team can provide medical care and collect evidence in instances of child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. More »

Reporting Child Abuse: Collecting Evidence and Getting Medical Care

Jen Mediano   |   4/30/2018   |   General Health, Kids

UVA forensic nurse examiners provide medical care, support and evidence collection in incidents of assault, including physical and sexual abuse of children. If you suspect child abuse, contact Child Protective Services. More »

Sexual Assault in Charlottesville: What You Need to Know

Jen Mediano   |   4/16/2018   |   General Health

If you experience sexual assault in Charlottesville or in the surrounding area, our emergency department provides medical care and evidence collection by a forensic nurse examiner. Find out about how we collect evidence and why it's so important to seek medical care immediately after sexual assault. More »

Weight Loss, Metabolism and Setpoints: Slow & Steady, No Shortcuts

Jen Mediano   |   1/2/2018   |   Exercise, Nutrition, Prevention

Jennifer Kirby, MD, talks about the many factors that go into weight loss, setpoints and how to maintain a healthy weight. More »

Shingles FAQs: Painful but Preventable

Jen Mediano   |   12/13/2017   |   General Health

If you've had chickenpox, you can develop shingles. Fortunately, there's a vaccine that can prevent it. Antivirals can effectively treat shingles if you seek treatment within 48 hours of the rash appearing. More »

What’s Metabolic Syndrome? An Endocrinologist Answers

Jen Mediano   |   11/3/2017   |   General Health

Heart disease depends on a number of factors, but metabolic syndrome refers to five measures that are commonly seen in patients who are likely to have a stroke, a heart attack or coronary artery disease. Find out if you're at risk. More »

Germwatch: Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot?

Jen Mediano   |   10/19/2017   |   General Health, Prevention

Flu season runs from October to May. The flu shot is the best way to avoid getting the flu. Get vaccinated at your local pharmacy, UVA pharmacies, your doctor's office or your local department of health. More »

Behind the Badge: Dan Cavanaugh, Historical Collections Librarian

Jen Mediano   |   9/14/2017   |   People of UVA

Historical collections librarians not only maintain historical documents and expand our history of medicine collection, they help document and create systems to preserve institutional knowledge at UVA Health System. More »

Puffy Bug Bites and Unlikely Organ Transplants: A Pediatrician Answers An 8-Year-Old

Jen Mediano   |   9/6/2017   |   Kids

How much of your brain do you need to live? Why do bug bites get puffy? A UVA pediatrician answers these and other pressing questions from an eight-year-old. More »

Germwatch Series: What’s Going Around in Central Virginia

Jen Mediano   |   8/24/2017   |   General Health

From seasonal allergies and bug bites to flu shots and school wellness visits, the Germwatch series lets you know what health issues are going around in your community. More »