General Health (Page 40)

Pegasus, UVA's medical helicopter, transports ill and injured patients from all around the region. Read about the day Leigh spent with the Pegasus team.

Autoimmune disease can increase your risk of getting cancer. With autoimmune disorders and cancer, you'll need a specialized treatment plan.

UVA forensic nurse examiners provide medical care, support and evidence collection in incidents of assault, including physical and sexual abuse of children. If you suspect child abuse, contact Child Protective Services.

If you have a blood cancer like leukemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma, the time may come when your doctor recommends a stem cell transplant.

More patients are eligible for organ transplantation than ever before. If you've been told you're not a candidate, it may be time to seek a second opinion at UVA.

If you experience sexual assault in Charlottesville or in the surrounding area, our emergency department provides medical care and evidence collection by a forensic nurse examiner. Find out about how we collect evidence and why it's so important to seek medical care immediately after sexual assault.

People living with cancer have a wide range of feelings about the gesture of voluntarily shaving your head for cancer support. Find out where your decision may fall.

If you repurpose some of items after cleaning your house as donations for cancer patients, you could help to ease their treatment journey.

If you have PCOS, talk to your provider at UVA Health about reducing your risk for endometrial cancer.

For many of us, period cramps are a mild annoyance every few weeks. But sometimes painful periods and heavy bleeding may make it almost impossible to go to work or school or enjoy other activities. Find out when you should see a doctor about your period.