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Terry Tigner’s Weight Loss Surgery: A Stubborn Candidate Finds Her Way

Nate Braeuer | 1/6/2020 | Patient Stories, Videos

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.

five filipino nurses share career path to uva

Nursing Career Paths of Filipino Friends Prosper at UVA

Nate Braeuer | 12/24/2019 | People of UVA, Videos

The nursing career paths of five Filipino women lead them to UVA hospital. Charito Seguerra, RN, BSN, remembers her first visit to UVA. "We sat in the lobby for two hours, just to get a feel and observe. And I saw the diversity of a lot of people of different cultures.”

Cochlear implant recipient Blaze and his twin Gunner with mother Stephanie in the UVA NICU at Christmas

With Cochlear Implant Surgery, A Deaf Baby Finds His Voice

Nate Braeuer | 11/27/2019 | Kids, Videos

"You don't know how strong you are until you have to be," reflects Stephanie Nuckols on her baby Blaze's hearing loss and cochlear implants. For Stephanie, learning that Blaze was born without the ability to hear meant she had to make some difficult decisions about his life.

Matt Miller, after facial reconstruction, with his family at home.

From Facial Reconstruction to Recovery & Beyond: Matt Miller’s Story

Nate Braeuer | 11/26/2019 | Patient Stories, Videos

In 2008, Matt Miller swerved on an uphill bike climb in the Blue Ridge Mountains. As he veered left, he met head-on with a Porsche traveling downhill at 40 mph. In an instant, the trauma would change his life forever.

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Infographic: Need a Reason to Quit Smoking?

uvahealth | 11/25/2019 | Prevention, Videos

Need a reason to quit smoking? Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Here are seven health benefits you'll enjoy.

natural alernatives to statins include soy products like soybean pods, tofu, milk on serving dish

High Cholesterol? Consider These Natural Alternatives to Statins

Holly Cooper Ford | 11/7/2019 | General Health, Videos

For those who prefer to try lowering cholesterol naturally, there are alternatives to statins that have proven effective.

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Tea vs. Coffee: Which Is Healthier?

Holly Cooper Ford | 10/15/2019 | General Health, Videos

When it comes to morning beverages of choice — tea vs. coffee — it’s not uncommon for people to pick sides. But research has shown that coffee and tea have a variety of health benefits.

Exterior of the hospital expansion, which includes the UVA emergency room expansion

UVA Emergency Room Expansion Opening October 15 (Slideshow)

Megan Rowe | 9/27/2019 | News & Events, Videos

Everyone is curious about the entire UVA hospital expansion project. What does the emergency room interior look like? How different will it be for patients? Here’s everything you need to know.

bariatric surgery patient Angela Taylor

From Stress Eating to Bariatric Surgery: Angela Taylor’s New Lease on Life

Nate Braeuer | 9/5/2019 | Patient Stories, Videos

Angela Taylor's struggles with weight management were compounded by tragic loss. Her endocrinologist recommended bariatric surgery. Read her story.

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7 Quick Questions with UVA Hematologist Oncologist Indumathy Varadarajan, MD

Holly Cooper Ford | 8/30/2019 | People of UVA, Videos

Indumathy Varadarajan, MD, is a hematologist oncologist at UVA Cancer Center who specializes in caring for patients with a variety of blood cancers.