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.
Becoming the parents of a child cancer survivor wasn’t an easy road. Krissy and Rob share what they learned and wished they’d known at the start.
When Poliñho Katina's broken leg wasn't healing, he needed help. UVA Health's orthopedic trauma team did a revision surgery, bringing relief after 9 months.
Colonoscopy is the only colon cancer screening that can also prevent cancer. Watch real people share their experiences so you know what to expect.
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 Health Children's, Ashley Havens shared her story with us. Read how Lainey is doing now.
According to David Jones, his two hip replacements gave him back his life — from crutches to sprinting in the hallway.
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