Anisometropia: You’ve Probably Never Heard of this Common Cause of Headaches

Leigh Critzer Thraves   |   6/11/2019   |   General Health, Treatments, Videos

Anisometropia is a condition where one eye has significantly better vision than the other. That difference puts strain on the brain and can cause bad headaches. Watch Evan Kaufman, OD, explain this condition. More »

Septic Shock: When Your Body Can’t Fight an Infection

Leigh Critzer Thraves   |   6/4/2019   |   General Health, Videos

What happens when your body can’t fight an infection and the infection keeps getting worse? That infection can turn into something called septic shock. Watch Taison Bell, MD, explain this condition. More »

Diet Soda Dilemma: Artificial Sweeteners May Increase Your Stroke Risk

Holly Ford   |   5/28/2019   |   General Health, Videos

You might think artificial sweeteners are healthier alternatives. However, studies have linked them to serious health problems like dementia, type 2 diabetes and now, stroke. More »

7 Quick Questions with Neurologist Sherita N. Chapman Smith

Elizabeth Timms   |   5/20/2019   |   People of UVA, Videos

Sherita N. Chapman Smith, MD, is a neurologist, dual-certified in general and vascular neurology within the stroke division. She helps patients prevent and recover from all types of strokes. More »

7 Quick Questions with Hematologist/Oncologist Michael Devitt, MD

Elizabeth Timms   |   4/18/2019   |   People of UVA, Videos

Michael Devitt, MD, is a hematologist/oncologist treating patients with cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys and testicles. More »

7 Quick Questions with Neurologist Meena Kannan, MD

Elizabeth Timms   |   3/27/2019   |   People of UVA, Videos

Meena Kannan, MD, is a neurologist specializing in neuroimmunology. She examines these two complex systems to further understand certain neurological diseases. More »

Daily Aspirin Isn’t For Everyone

Holly Ford   |   2/5/2019   |   General Health, Videos

Watch a video to learn who should and who should not make aspirin therapy part of their daily routine. More »

Severe Menopause Symptoms? Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help

Megan Rowe   |   1/25/2019   |   General Health, Videos

Watch this video to figure out why UVA OB-GYN JoAnn Pinkerton says hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the "gold standard" for severe menopause symptoms. More »

Santa, Families and Trees: Our 2018 Holiday Events (Slideshow)

Eric Puffenbarger   |   1/1/2019   |   News & Events, Videos

It was a busy holiday season at the Health System. Take a look back at some of the ways we were able to celebrate with our patients, team members and the community. More »

A Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis: Nancy Whitley’s Story

Erica Gregory   |   12/20/2018   |   Patient Stories, Videos

When Nancy Whitley received her cancer diagnosis, she was initially only given five years to live. She is now in year eight. Watch her story. More »