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Leigh is a native of Charlottesville, Va., and joined the UVA Health System in 2017 as digital campaign strategist. Leigh received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Mary Washington, where she studied business administration and marketing. Outside of work, she enjoys playing with her dogs, gardening, yoga and working on DIY home projects with her husband.

Posts by Leigh Critzer Thraves

Man suffering from heartburn
The Zantac Recall: What to Do if You Take Ranitidine
General Health 10/8/2019

Last month, the FDA issued a recall for Zantac, and many retailers have pulled the product from their shelves. So, what should you do if you’re one of the millions of Americans that take this drug for ulcers or heartburn? John Davison, MD, weighs in with all the details.

delayed vaccine schedules can leave children unprotected against dangerous diseases
Debunking Delayed Vaccine Schedules
Kids 7/31/2019

Myth or fact: delayed vaccine schedules are safer than the typical vaccine schedule. Take a look at the facts, and check out our infographic about vaccines by age.

Doctor comforting patient in office
What Are the Stages of Cancer?
General Health 2/25/2019

Have you ever wondered what it meant when you heard something like, “so-and-so has stage 3 breast cancer?” The breast cancer part probably makes sense, but what does the stage mean? Learn about the different stages of cancer.

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