Author: Kelly Casey

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Breast cancer patient Nicole Kelleher with her husband & two young sons

Will I Get Cancer? What Genetic Testing Can Tell You

Kelly Casey | 10/30/2019 | Prevention

Most of us don't want to think about whether we'll get cancer, but it's an important discussion to have with your provider. Inherited gene mutations cause many breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers.

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The Remarkable Life of Coach Debbie Ryan: Inside the Fall 2019 Vim & Vigor

Kelly Casey | 8/29/2019 | Nutrition, Prevention

After retiring from coaching, Debbie Ryan is using her unrelenting drive to fight pancreatic cancer and improve healthcare. Read her story and get tips about probiotics, high-intensity interval training & more in our family health magazine.

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How to Improve Heart Health: 11 Tips from our Readers

Kelly Casey | 4/25/2019 | Exercise, Nutrition, Prevention

Looking for fresh heart-healthy diet and exercise tips? We’re excited to share some of our favorites, which our family health magazine readers submitted.

Dr. Jonathan Black with 3D-printed skulls

Spotting Sepsis: The Medical Emergency You’ve Never Heard Of

Kelly Casey | 11/8/2018 | Prevention

Each year, almost 260,000 lives are lost to sepsis. Only heart disease and cancer cause more deaths in the U.S. Learn who’s most at risk and how to spot this serious, but little known, illness.

Karen Ramsey had VHL, a rare genetic disease that causes cancer

A VHL Patient’s Story: Inside the Fall Vim & Vigor

Kelly Casey | 8/17/2018 | Patient Stories

Karen Ramsey passed away on April 30, but as she wished, we’re sharing her story to spread awareness of VHL, a rare genetic condition. Read about Karen and get health tips in our latest family health magazine.

UVA speech pathologists in summer Vim & Vigor

What Every Woman Needs to Know: Inside the Summer Vim & Vigor Magazine

Kelly Casey | 5/10/2018 | News & Events

Dedicated to women, the Summer Vim & Vigor, our family health magazine, has you covered for warmer, healthier days ahead. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find inside.

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Protect Your Eyes During the 2017 Solar Eclipse

Kelly Casey | 8/18/2017 | News & Events

This Monday will bring a rare, must-see event: The moon will momentarily block the sun from our view. Don’t be in the dark about how to experience a solar eclipse safely.

Having a Baby at UVA: Delivery Options

Kelly Casey | 7/21/2016 | Kids

An important first step in preparing for having a baby is choosing someone to help deliver your baby. Learn more about all of the resources at UVA that are available to help you through pregnancy and delivery.

Vaccines 101: Is Your Preteen Protected?

Kelly Casey | 3/17/2016 | Kids

By their preteen and teen years, girls and boys grow out of a lot of things—baby dolls and toy trains are likely stored away. But one thing they don’t outgrow is vaccinations. Learn about the vaccines that are recommended for preteens and teens.

Brugada Syndrome: A Dangerous Family Trait

Kelly Casey | 7/17/2014 | Patient Stories

This is the second story in a two-part series about genetic heart rhythm disorders. Yesterday, we told you about how genetic testing gave a family answers after a tragedy.

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