Donna Markey, RN, MSN, ACNP-CS, is a nurse practitioner at UVA’s Hope Cancer Care Augusta in Fishersville, where she teaches patients about the chemotherapy process, tests and other aspects of their condition, writes prescriptions and helps patients manage side effects and symptoms. She enjoys the opportunity the job gives her…
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A new antibiotic developed at UVA could treat deadly gastrointestinal infections. The antibiotic kills drug-resistant strains of Clostridium difficile (C. diff), which infects more than 400,000 people in the United States each year, without touching good bacteria. Research also shows it’s effective against other bacterial infections. Researchers next plan to…
A hospital stay can cause stress for patients and their families. Some are able to manage the stress on their own, but many often need help coping with illness, the changes that come with a diagnosis and finding community resources to help make the experience easier. That’s where social workers…
Mary A. Sullivan coordinates community advocacy, education and outreach efforts for the Teen Health Center. She's provided health education to local students and parents for over 20 years. Here she shares her thoughts about teen pregnancy prevention. Most teens are healthy. Since they often do not need treatment for acute…
Newly diagnosed HIV patients in rural Virginia tend to miss appointments with UVA’s Ryan White Clinic. Why is that a problem? Because the missed time gives the virus a chance to worsen and increases the risk of spreading the virus. To combat this, UVA is starting a program that includes…
Did you know one-third of Americans have elevated cholesterol, and many don’t even realize it? There are no symptoms for high cholesterol, which causes buildup in the arteries and can lead to heart disease and heart attack. That’s why it’s important to know your numbers: Your cholesterol, triglycerides and blood…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It’s a progressive disease (that means it gets worse over time) that includes two main forms: Chronic bronchitis: A persistent, long-term cough that produces mucus Emphysema: The gradual destruction of the lung’s air sacs…
It starts at night when I’m watching TV or right after I get in bed. This uncontrollable need to move my feet or my legs. It’s a kind of creepy, crawly sensation that’s really hard to describe, and I know there’s only one thing that will make it better —…
Sleep. We all need it. And chances are, you’ve had trouble getting it at some point in your life. This month, we’re exploring sleep — including how it affects your body and the conditions and factors that can cause poor sleep. Plus, we’ll have tips on how to get kids…
The holiday shopping season is here. Are you looking for some healthier gift ideas this year? We talked to Cindy Parnell, MEd, RCEP, an exercise physiologist at UVA, and Gretchen Verrilli, a Heart Center exercise physiology intern, to get their ideas for you before you hit the stores. Healthy Food…
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