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We just opened UVA Health LASIK Northridge! Our LASIK team offers laser vision-correction surgeries, including LASIK surgery. We’re also conveniently located right off U.S. 250 near Charlottesville, with easy, free parking.

Considering LASIK? Learn more and get answers to FAQs: https://bit.ly/4cjwKgR

On Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, all of our clinics in Charlottesville, central Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley will be closed. Pediatrics Culpeper, Primary Care Culpeper Family Practice, Primary Care Commonwealth Medical, and UVA Cancer Care clinic in Culpeper will also be closed.

All UVA Health hospitals — UVA Health University Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center — will be open and running on their normal schedule.

“Most heart conditions have a genetic component,” geneticist Matt Thomas, GC, shares. Genetic testing gives you the opportunity to take action early and maybe avoid heart disease entirely.

Who Should Get Genetic Testing for Inherited Heart Disease? Genetic testing can see if you're at risk for inherited heart disease. And help you stay healthy by taking steps to prevent heart disease.

When it comes to healthcare, LGBTQ+ individuals face many challenges. We’re committed to breaking down these barriers. In this Q&A, Bizz Glover, co-chair of UVA Health’s LGBTQ & Transgender Advisory Committee, answers questions on how we strive to provide the best healthcare for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

How UVA Health Brings a Safe Place, Better Care for LGBTQ+ Patients: Q&A In big and small ways, we're breaking down barriers to healthcare for our LGBTQ+ community members. See how in this Q&A.

CPR & Smallest Heart Pump Restart a Heart: Tom Coyle’s Heart Attack & Cardiac Arrest When a heart attack stopped Tom Coyle's heart, CPR given by his wife and UVA Health's heart team using the smallest heart pump saved him.

“We want everyone in the communities we serve, as well as all of our team members, to feel supported and included" — Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA, University Medical Center CEO.

UVA Health University Medical Center Earns National Honor for Supporting LGBTQ+ Patients, Team Members UVA Health University Medical Center has been honored with the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

These early career researchers have big ideas that could improve patient care. The iTHRIV Scholars Program will give them training in clinical translational research, data science, team science, and proposal development — all within a strong mentoring environment with support from peers and seasoned scientists and clinicians.

iTHRIV Backs Promising Researchers to Improve Patient Care Four outstanding early career researchers from UVA will participate in a two-year training and mentoring program sponsored by iTHRIV.

Have you spotted the University Medical Center South Tower lit in traditional LGBTQ+ Pride rainbow flag colors? We're proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with our team members and the community.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Cares for Kids Radiothon! We raised $82,091 for UVA Health Children's. We also appreciate our Charlottesville Radio Group partners: 106.1 The Corner, Z95.1, 97.5 3WV, 92.7 C-Ville Country, and Newsradio WINA.
Read more about how we'll use the money we raised: https://bit.ly/3z0vwYI

"As a society, we should be concerned at these trends pertaining to children" — Christopher Holstege, MD.

Severity of Calls to Poison Centers Increases Sharply Poison cases are dramatically more likely to lead to severe harm or death in both adults and children, a new study reveals

“We look forward to this vital partnership, which will expand cancer screening access for our most vulnerable populations. This collaborative effort marks a crucial step in reducing cancer and enhancing screening accessibility among Virginians" — Wendy Cohn, PhD, associate director of UVA Cancer Center.

UVA Cancer Center, 7 Community Health Centers Launch Cancer Screening Collaborative University of Virginia Cancer Center is partnering with seven community health centers to get more Virginians screened for cancer.

Mohs surgery involves removing skin cancer layer by layer. It has excellent cure rates for most skin cancer. It leaves smaller scars than other procedures. But here's why Mohs isn't always a good option for melanoma.

Mohs Surgery for Melanoma? A Quick Guide to Finding the Right Skin Cancer Treatment Are you hoping to get Mohs surgery for melanoma? Turns out that might not be the right option for you - but it depends. Find out why.

Worried about your sunscreen leaving a white cast? Chemical sunscreens, especially international sunscreens made outside the U.S., are less likely to leave behind a white residue.

But keep in mind: "Purchasing international sunscreens carries some risks, as the lack of U.S. regulations means there’s no guarantee of authenticity," explains UVA Health surgical oncologist Russell Witt, MD.

Myths vs. Facts: Do People of Color Need Sunscreen & Sun Protection? A surgical oncologist who treats skins cancer share sun protection tips for people of color and separates fact from fiction.

A new Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights the area's health challenges. But it also proposes solutions to help residents live longer, healthier lives, including:

1. Increase healthcare access using screening programs, telehealth and remote monitoring.
2. Reduce substance use, trauma and poverty by offering integrated mental and behavioral health services.
3. Promote healthy eating and exercise through nutrition management and physical activity education.

New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia An ambitious new plan proposes solutions to address the grave health problems that grip Southwest Virginia.

In Forbes' America's Best Employers for Diversity rankings, the publication rated us No. 9 among health systems.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3wVGs9s

Our doctors are passionate about helping community members in need. So to honor them for National Doctors' Day, we donated to nonprofits in central and Northern Virginia. That included $15,000 each for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Inc.
Read more: https://bit.ly/44YNsPq

Millions of people get basal cell carcinoma each year. It's the most common skin cancer. It's not surprising that a celebrity like Christie Brinkley would have it, too. Here's what you can do to look after your skin.

What Can We Learn from Christie Brinkley’s Basal Cell Cancer? 3 Key Steps to Take Now Christie Brinkley's basal cell cancer diagnosis gives us three key actions we can take now to prevent skin cancer or catch it early.

Heading out to enjoy the sun? Don't forget lip balm with sunscreen.

The 2 Scary Sunburn Facts Every Parent Needs to Know One bad sunburn as a kid doubles your chance of melanoma. Read sunburn facts to understand your own risk & how to protect your kids.

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, with a theme of "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation." We're recognizing leaders like Khaing Nwe Phoo, who was born and raised in Kyaukme, Myanmar.

Khaing moved to the U.S. when she was 14 and struggled to navigate language barriers and new cultural norms. Ultimately, she went to college, earned a bachelor's degree in health science, and began working as a medical scribe at CityMD, an urgent care clinic.

There, she had her first encounter with an Asian-American leader — CityMD founder and then-CEO Richard Park, who described why he opened clinics to serve underrepresented patients.

"I was in awe. I got goosebumps. I realized representation matters," Khaing recalls.

She pursued a master's in health administration. Now, as a University Medical Center administrative fellow, she drives change at UVA Health, leading a lactation support policy that impacts 4,000 team members.

Read more of Khaing's story: https://bit.ly/3wNXK8x

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Why is mental health important? Because it affects every single one of us. If you’re struggling with a mental health challenge, it’s important to know help is available.

Mental Health Resources Archives Why is mental health important? It's a key part of every person's health and closely intertwined with physical health. Find mental health resources.

Our smallest patients had a surprise waiting for them Monday — balloons! 🎈 🎈 Graduating UVA students donated their balloons so they could protect the environment and spread cheer.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4bPN1ZV

John Lukens, PhD, will oversee the launch of a cutting-edge research program to develop the next generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s and related disorders.

UVA Alzheimer’s Expert to Head Translational Research Center John Lukens, PhD, will serve as inaugural director of the Harrison Family Translational Research Center in Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases.

UVA Health's Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton led a clinical trial examining a potential new treatment for menopause symptoms. She discussed the potential treatment and options for menopause care with NBC Nightly News.

New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles Newer, nonhormonal drugs cost hundreds of dollars a month and may not be covered by insurance. Women who need them are left with the bill.

Congratulations to our UVA School of Medicine and UVA School of Nursing graduates! The Class of 2024 includes:
- 145 brand new nurses
- 113 nurses earning higher degrees through the School of Nursing's RN-to-BSN, MSN, post-Master's, DNP, and PhD programs
- 39 School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program PhD grads
- 52 School of Medicine Masters of Public Health grads
- 144 School of Medicine MDs

It takes years — and many tests — to develop a new drug, medication, therapy, or medical device. Clinical trials help researchers develop new and better ways to treat and care for others. You might be part of a trial because your current treatment isn't working, or you want to see what's new.
Learn more and find a trial at UVA Health: https://bit.ly/3wTJfQq

David assumed he didn't have much time left when he found out his lung cancer had spread to his brain. When his Williamsburg-area oncologist referred him to UVA Health, he found the right experts to give him more time and quality of life.
Read David's story: https://bit.ly/3QTXZpl

Brain metastases — cancers that start somewhere else in the body and spread to the brain — are far more common than cancers that begin in the brain. Learn the warning signs.

Brain Metastases Symptoms: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore Learn which 5 cancers are most likely to spread to the brain and brain metastases symptoms to watch out for if you have these cancers.