Videos

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.

silhouette of a person holding a cigarette with text: need a reason to quit?

Infographic: Need a Reason to Quit Smoking?

Nate Braeuer | 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.

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.

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.

meet UVA doctors in Charlottesville, VA through our 7 Quick Questions series

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.

Mary Miller and her back pain surgeon and nurse

From Constant Back Pain to Forgetting My Bad Back: Mary’s Spinal Fusion Story (Video)

Sarah Ridgeway | 8/20/2019 | Patient Stories, Videos

Mary's herniated disc caused a lot of leg and back pain. She put off surgery for years, fearing complications. Ultimately, she decided to go for spinal fusion surgery. Read & watch her story.

Evan Kaufman, OD, explains anisometropia

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.

Healthy Balance

Videos

With Cochlear Implant Surgery, A Deaf Baby Finds His Voice

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

Infographic: Need a Reason to Quit Smoking?

High Cholesterol? Consider These Natural Alternatives to Statins

Tea vs. Coffee: Which Is Healthier?

UVA Emergency Room Expansion Opening October 15 (Slideshow)

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

7 Quick Questions with UVA Hematologist Oncologist Indumathy Varadarajan, MD

From Constant Back Pain to Forgetting My Bad Back: Mary’s Spinal Fusion Story (Video)

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

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