A cancer survivor. A heart attack victim. Pediatric patients. Be inspired by medical stories from ordinary people who’ve had extraordinary challenges. Hear about the health problems and transformations of our patients.
When Margarita Figueroa got her first mammogram, she was younger than the recommended age, with no family history. But her doctor, a breast cancer survivor, urged her to get tested early.
Our patients love having a medical student on their team. Here's why.
After her baby, Lainey, underwent treatment for two congenital heart defects at UVA Children's, Ashley Havens shared her story with us. Read how Lainey is doing now.
Going for genetic counseling and getting genetic testing for cancer at UVA helped me understand my breast cancer risk and take steps to protect myself.
According to David Jones, his two hip replacements gave him back his life — from crutches to sprinting in the hallway.
When the Mobile Mammography Coach visited her workplace, Robane Beroza was the first to sign up.
Alec was a healthy 46-year-old with little family history of cancer. Then he felt a pain in his stomach.
With the help of her neuro-oncologist and a team of old friends, Joanne Walsh is successfully navigating the challenges of living with glioblastoma.
When COVID came to her intensive care unit, this UVA Health nurse remembers "making a distinct choice to put my life up for this."
Carrie Rush was told her child would be born with a jaw abnormality that could obstruct breathing. UVA physicians had a plan. Then came a snowstorm.
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