Megan Munkacsy (Page 26)
Megan manages UVA Health's social media accounts. She graduated from Virginia Tech and dabbled in newspapers before coming to work at UVA Health 11 years ago, where she decided to try a new microblogging site called Twitter. When Megan’s not on Facebook or Pinterest, she’s usually figure skating, running, or reading.
Posts by Megan Munkacsy
Poetry Friday: For John
Every week we’re publishing the winning poems from April’s medical poetry contest. This week’s poem was a runner-up in Category III: Grab the (Black) Bag: Miscellaneous Medical Moments. For John By Lisa A. Ryan Like a ram in the thicket, or an apparition in mist, you were not there and…
FDA Rules on Tanning Beds & Skin Cancer: Two Considerations
UVA dermatologist Mark Russell, MD, contributed this post. The sun is out, pools are open and summer is upon us. This may be the time that you think about using a tanning bed to get a jump on a summer tan. However, you may want to grab your sunscreen instead.…
Hospital Volunteering: A High School Student’s Perspective
Cassie Hobbs is a rising high school senior, and this is her third summer volunteering through our junior volunteer program. Check out what she wrote last year. [caption id="attachment_8445" align="alignright" width="410"] Elisia Holderfield (left) and Ashley Bond lead hospital junior volunteers in a HIPAA and safety game.[/caption] There’s a lot…
Poetry Friday: Untitled, by Jessica Garber
Every week we’re publishing the winning poems from April’s medical poetry contest. This week’s poem was a runner-up in Category II: How Sick Did You Get? Untitled by Jessica Garber Vomit- Rips at the throat Like a chained dog And I am the fence, And you, he who passes by.
7 Quick Questions: Genetic Counselor Matthew J. Thomas
Ever wonder what your doctor or health provider does outside the exam room? Our 7 Quick Questions series gives you a personal glimpse into the people of UVA. Matthew J. Thomas ScM, GCG is a genetic counselor at UVA Children's Hospital. What did you want to be when you were little? I emailed…
Poetry Friday: Untitled, by Bonnie Carey
Every week we’re publishing the winning poems from April’s medical poetry contest. This week’s poem was a runner-up in Category II: How Sick Did You Get? Untitled By Bonnie Carey The worst ailment that on me befell Was an abdominal cyst that did swell Of alarming surprise Was its Guinness…
Battle Building: A New Place for Compassionate and Convenient Pediatric Care
Three years ago, Health System and Children’s Hospital leadership stood in a sandbox by the 11th Street parking garage. With toy dump trucks and balloons to commemorate the occasion, they celebrated the groundbreaking of a special pediatric outpatient building. [caption id="attachment_8412" align="alignright" width="300"] The Battle Building site on West Main…
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