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Mary Lou was concerned that at 70, her shoulder replacement surgery wouldn't go well. But afterward, she was glad she did it.
Approximately 100,000 Americans are currently living with sickle cell disease, according to the CDC.
When UVA nurse Jonathan Bartels almost passed out while walking to work, he joked that he was dying. He was then diagnosed with cancer.
Congenital heart disease is the most common type of birth defect. But the Stifflers had no reason to think that it would affect two of their kids.
We spend a good chunk of our lives asleep. A sleeping disorder called obstructive sleep apnea can be a serious risk to your health and requires medical treatment.
Evelyn Walton's first signs of heart failure were noticed immediately. Her tough spirit, combined with UVA's expert care team, led to a remarkable recovery.
Elizabeth lost her husband, John, in March 2019 due to a motorcycle accident. After this traumatic event, the thought of going back to work was too painful.
Terry Tigner knew she needed to lose weight, but weight loss surgery wasn't part of her plan. Her friend Angela Taylor and the UVA bariatrics team provided the support and encouragement needed to take the first step.
Krista was diagnosed with a fast-growing breast cancer last year. She realized that, for better and for worse, breast cancer gets a ton of attention, and its portrayal doesn't always affect reality. Read her story.
When Marcia was diagnosed with melanoma in her pinky finger, her first doctor recommended amputation. Instead of accepting this, she got multiple opinions and found a surgery team at UVA who could save her finger.
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