Megan Munkacsy (Page 27)
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: An Embolic Tale
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? An Embolic Tale By Jamie DeVore There was a young woman it’s said Whose limbs became numb as she tread Her face drooped like…
Vim & Vigor: Bradley Cooper, Pediatric Epilepsy & Lowering Stress
In 2012’s “Silver Linings Playbook,” Bradley Cooper portrayed the role of a mental health patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder. [caption id="attachment_8389" align="alignright" width="204"] Jennifer Raymond's son died of H1N1 flu complications in 2009. Read Vim & Vigor to find out how she honors his memory.[/caption] Read about Cooper’s experiences and…
Poetry Friday: Untitled, By Tina Auth
Every week we’re publishing the winning poems from April’s medical poetry contest. This week’s poem was a runner-up in Category I: Bedside Manners. Untitled By Tina Auth Our son was born dying, little did we know. He was rushed to UVA, the best place to go. [caption id="attachment_8383" align="alignright" width="170"]…
Infographic: 15 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active This Summer
This summer, try to get your kids eating more colorful foods (fruits and veggies of course!) and make sure their primary drink is water.
Poetry Friday: Doctor
Every week we’re publishing the winning poems from April’s medical poetry contest. This week’s poem won Honorable Mention. Doctor By Katherine Crowley She says his coat reminds her of May: crabapple blossoms in sun, so white they refract bright hues and greens. And she says his movements beneath the white…
Podcast Tuesday: Does Your Child Need an Orthopedist? [AUDIO]
Learn about some of the conditions treated by pediatric orthopedic specialists.
Poetry Friday: The Maddening Gladness
Every week we’re publishing the winning poems from April’s medical poetry contest. This week’s poem won one of two grand prizes. The Maddening Gladness By Jarish Cohen I. ars medicina, from a language that has long been dead- the whitest gleam of the short coat , the greenest sheen of…
Poetry Friday: Meditation on the Sickle Cell
Welcome to Poetry Friday! Every week we’re publishing the winning poems from April’s medical poetry contest. This week’s poem won one of two grand prizes and will also be published in the Health System’s literary journal Hospital Drive. Meditation on the Sickle Cell By Laura Kolbe A harvest before autumn…
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