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.
It was 7 years ago that Norm had aortic aneurysm surgery that saved his life. Here, we find out how gratitude keeps him going.
Through the UVA Cancer Peer Support Program, two women connected because of a shared diagnosis and now help each other in many ways.
Read tips for parents of children with congenital heart disease from Ashley Havens, whose daughter was treated at UVA.
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.
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