Why Breast Cancer Screening Is Essential: Chris Payne’s Story

Megan Rowe   |   10/2/2018   |   Patient Stories

At 61, Chris Payne was in good health and had no family history of breast cancer, but she discovered she had two stage 1 tumors. She's made it her mission to encourage screening. More »

Diverticulitis Surgery: A UVA Student’s Stomach Pain Turns Into an Emergency

Erica Gregory   |   9/12/2018   |   Patient Stories, Videos

Zach Harker was supposed to drive home to visit his mother for her birthday when he started having stomach pains. He ended up having emergency diverticulitis surgery. Watch his story. More »

A VHL Patient’s Story: Inside the Fall Vim & Vigor

Kelly Casey   |   8/17/2018   |   Patient Stories

Karen Ramsey passed away on April 30, but as she wished, we’re sharing her story to spread awareness of VHL, a rare genetic condition. Read about Karen and get health tips in our latest family health magazine. More »

Aiden’s Story: How the UVA NICU Team Cared for Our Family

Brandy Sweeney   |   7/5/2018   |   Patient Stories

UVA’s NICU team of expert doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, social workers and lactation consultants offer coordinated, compassionate care to our most vulnerable patients and scared parents. More »

Lainey’s Story: A Family’s Experience with Congenital Heart Defects and Down Syndrome

uvahealth   |   4/12/2018   |   Patient Stories

Lainey is a patient at Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cardiology Richmond, where she can receive UVA pediatric care close to home. Her mom, Ashley, contributed this post. More »

Liver Transplant Survivor: From Surgery to Marathon in 16 Months

Erica Gregory   |   4/11/2018   |   Patient Stories, Videos

After receiving a liver transplant, Steve Nugent had a goal to run a marathon. Not long after surgery, he started training. Watch the video to learn more. More »

Our Journey Through Lung Transplant: A Patient’s Story

uvahealth   |   4/10/2018   |   Patient Stories

Louisa County resident Pat Gutekenst battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and had a lung transplant at UVA in 2015. He and his wife, Stacey Gutekenst, contributed this post. More »

A First in Virginia: Pediatric Heart Experts Save Baby Violet

Erica Gregory   |   12/21/2017   |   Patient Stories, Videos

Pediatric heart experts used a unique treatment to save Violet's life. Watch the video to learn more about Violet's journey to UVA. More »

Curing Maple Syrup Urine Disease Through a Pediatric Liver Transplant Partnership

Erica Gregory   |   10/9/2017   |   Patient Stories, Videos

Conor Martin was diagnosed with MSUD at birth. Thanks to a pediatric liver transplant between UVA and UPMC, Conor received a life-saving transplant. More »

Aging Gracefully: An 84-year-old’s Advice on What to do Now

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   9/15/2017   |   Patient Stories

Aging may not sound fun. But at 84, Lee stays healthy by kayaking and traveling. Here's Lee and her primary care doctor, Andrew Wolf, MD, talking about how to prepare to age gracefully, starting now. More »