In contrast to traditional open TLIF, minimally invasive TLIF achieves effective results with less soft tissue damage, decreased blood loss, reduced postoperative pain and short hospital stay.

UVA recently joined a small group of hospitals nationwide that have successfully adapted the Melody valve — a stented bovine jugular vein graft used in adults — for use in tiny patients. The patient who received the Melody valve at UVA was the smallest yet at just 3.1 kilograms.

On Saturday, February 23, UVA Health System will host a Heart Failure Symposium for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists and occupational therapists who care for patients with heart failure.

Kara Romano, MD, is part of a team at UVA pioneering new radiologic approaches to treating gynecologic and other cancers.

Focused ultrasound was shown safe and effective for reducing medication-resistant Parkinson’s tremor in trials led by UVA neurosurgeon Jeff Elias, MD.

Becker’s Hospital Review has once again ranked University of Virginia Heart and Vascular and UVA Orthopedics among the top 100 hospitals and health systems in the country with great heart and orthopedics programs.

The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that uphold the highest standards in their unit policies, credentialing, staff training and competency, as well as quality improvement measures.

Patients with type 1 diabetes or insulin-requiring patients with type 2 diabetes now have easier, faster access to the support they need to manage this chronic disease.

Imre Noth, MD, is an expert on interstitial lung diseases with a special emphasis on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He has joined UVA as chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

With two practitioners skilled in both endovascular procedures and microsurgery, UVA has the breadth of expertise and resources available that made all the difference for one patient with a giant vertebral artery aneurysm.

The UVA Vein Clinic is the first clinic in the region to offer a new, minimally invasive procedure to eliminate varicose veins.

For the sixth consecutive year, Becker’s Hospital Review has named the University of Virginia Cancer Center at UVA Medical Center to its list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs.

With the creation of a new Geriatric Polypharmacy Clinic, UVA aims to take some of the burden off of primary care physicians and other prescribers by helping patients develop best practices for managing multiple medications.

The COAPT study found the MitraClip® device is a viable option for treating patients with heart failure and moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation.

Cardiologist Mike Mangrum, MD, discusses two case studies that highlight the current applications of CardioInsight, including ablation for premature ventricular contractions (PVC) and atrial fibrillation (AF).

Through a series of presentations by UVA and guest faculty, participants will learn more about the basic and clinical science underlying the pathophysiology of impairments and functional deficits in children with cerebral palsy and other common neuromuscular disorders.

At UVA, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols have proven to improve outcomes, speed recovery and better the patient experience overall.

UVA spinal surgeon Nevan Baldwin, MD, came to Virginia from Lubbock, Texas, to launch a neurosurgery practice at Haymarket Medical Center, part of Novant Health UVA Health System.

UVA offers an updated, more conformal version of the recommended combination therapy, which includes high-dose rate brachytherapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy and use of a prostate-rectal spacer.

Neurosurgeon Avery Buchholz, MD, who trained with Chris Shaffrey, MD, at UVA, specializes in the treatment of spinal deformity, adult and pediatric scoliosis, complex spine surgery, tumors of the spine and minimally invasive surgeries.

On January 1, 2019, Virginia will join 32 other states in expanding Medicaid coverage to 400,000 low-income residents. What does this expansion mean for healthcare providers? Find out at an upcoming information series being held at hospitals across the Commonwealth beginning this month.

Setting the standard for dementia care, the UVA Memory and Aging Care Clinic expanded its capabilities further in 2016 with the launch of the grant-funded Dementia Care Coordination Program. The MACC is now recruiting patients for a similar effort to begin in October.

UVA Health System invites you to join us at one of our networking events this fall.

UVA Cancer Center is now offering breast cancer patients a treatment that has been shown to limit hair loss. DigniCap is a scalp cooling treatment that has been FDA-approved for patients with solid tumors.

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has ranked University of Virginia Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia.

Subscribe to the Making of Medicine blog today to stay up to date on the latest UVA School of Medicine research discoveries.

With three community oncology clinic locations, UVA Cancer Center offers advanced medical oncology and hematology care throughout the Commonwealth.

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), the most successful and widely performed Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), is used to treat an esophageal motility disorder called achalasia.

UVA Health System is now seeing patients at UVA Radiology Vein and Vascular Care Gainesville.

Spine fusion has its advantages, however, within the last decade, cervical disc replacement has gained traction as an alternative for some patients.

The Angioma Alliance recently designated UVA Health System as a Clinical Center for providing high-quality interdisciplinary care for patients with CCM.

Patients with complex coronary artery disease (CAD) have more options than ever before to manage debilitating symptoms and improve overall outcomes.

The UVA Children’s Hospital specialties will be featured in the 2018-2019 U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” guide.

The printed physician directory is being phased out in favor of a new UVA Doctors app that allows you to easily find the UVA specialist you’re looking for.

Leaders in cancer research and cancer care have issued a call to action for physicians, parents and young adults to increase vaccination rates to eliminate HPV-related cancers.

To more accurately identify risk factors for sudden cardiac death, UVA researchers are leading an international observational study evaluating data from an NIH-funded registry of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients.

Hoang joins a highly skilled team of UVA colorectal surgeons who specialize in treating pelvic floor disorders, anal squamous cell carcinoma and more.

The UVA scheduling team will host an open house where you’ll have an opportunity to meet the team and provide feedback on your access experience.

The Clinical Research Forum recognized Daniel Trey Lee, MD, for his efforts to genetically modify a patient’s own immune cells to identify and kill cancer cells.

A partnership with the UVA Telestroke program provides community hospitals and patients with enhanced, cost-efficient care.

UVA Health System invites you to join us at one of our networking events this year.

Register now for the 2018 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Symposium, a one-day event open to all healthcare professionals, healthcare administrators and public health officials.

UVA Heart and Vascular Center has earned the Gold Level Excellence in Life Support Award from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization and has also been recognized as a Center of Comprehensive Care by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.

A former UVA fellow, Man specializes in the treatment of patients with non-malignant blood disorders, including disorders of clotting and bleeding, such as hemophilia.

There is no way to reverse VHL gene mutations, but early recognition and treatment can substantially decrease complications and prolong survival while also improving quality of life.

Although minimally invasive surgery is now utilized regularly among all age groups, it is especially beneficial for babies and young children.

Partnering with referring providers to ensure patients are medically optimized prior to joint replacement surgery is key to preventing readmissions.

One of seven developmental pediatricians within an expanding program at UVA Children’s Hospital, Beth Ellen Davis, MD, is leading efforts to streamline autism diagnoses and ensure children are diagnosed sooner.

Approximately 4 percent of U.S. physicians are named to the 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America List®, according to Best Doctors, Inc. This year, 193 of those top physicians are from UVA Health System.

The Journal of Neuro-Oncology is the leading journal for clinical, basic and translational scientific studies in the field of brain and spine tumors.

You know the importance of exercise. You’re well aware of its value in maintaining your health. You likely even prescribe it regularly to your patients. But are you following doctor’s orders?

The findings from an international study published this past year in the journal Pediatrics give physicians even more convincing evidence to share with patients regarding the importance of breastfeeding.

Becker’s Hospital Review recently honored University of Virginia Medical Center on its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.

Interventional cardiologist Scott Lim, MD, explains the advantages of the AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder device, which was recently approved by the FDA and is now available at UVA.

A recipient of the 2016 Rising Star in Oncology award from the Society for Translational Medicine, Reilley has set his sights on improving the future of cancer care through clinical trials.

The evolution of this procedure is a great example of how scientists and physicians can, through collaboration, discovery and determination, transform a miraculous concept into routine practice.

Becker’s Hospital Review has selected UVA Orthopedics for its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedics programs.

To ensure that children with asthma receive consistent, evidence-based care, the UVA Children’s Hospital has joined a consortium of 89 hospitals in a nationwide effort to decrease the use of unnecessary interventions.

New ACR Appropriateness Criteria added unprecedented depth to what had been a much more modest overview, providing physicians an easy way to catch up with the latest developments and stay at the very forefront of best practices.

Dr. Saavedra specializes in the diagnosis and care of complex medical dermatology, and his clinical interests include HIV dermatology, severe drug reactions that manifest with dermatologic complications, and care of oncologic and post-transplant patients.

Becker’s Hospital Review has once again ranked University of Virginia Heart and Vascular Center among the top 100 hospitals and health systems in the country with great heart programs.

The Phase II study has enrolled 120 women ages 45 and older with stage 0 or stage 1 breast cancer. Recruitment is ongoing at UVA and the study is now enrolling participants at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia as well.

Zeiger is one of just 19 women currently leading surgical departments in the United States.

It may be common knowledge among care providers, yet the findings from a recent study led by UVA School of Medicine researchers are an important reminder that health literacy has a significant impact on patient outcomes.

As recent accreditations from the American Board of Registered Electrodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) demonstrate, UVA has the technical expertise required to produce and read EEGs (electroencephalograms) at the highest level of competency.

A new joint venture between UVA Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters aims to ensure all children have easy access to the best possible care in the right location delivered with the greatest efficiency and value.

UVA Heart & Vascular Center welcomed its first patients at its new location at Fontaine Research Park, which is easily accessible and has free parking.

Women with dense or homogeneous dense breast tissue should consider an alternate form of breast cancer screening beyond traditional mammography.

The UVA Motility Laboratory offers a full spectrum of diagnostic tests that can help gastroenterologists pinpoint the causes of gastrointestinal disorders and pave the way for appropriate treatment.

The robot allows for improvements in precision and measuring that really couldn’t be performed before. It also removes the radiation risk and ergonomic discomfort involved in performing coronary angioplasties.

To achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, UVA relied on many individuals from across the organization to tell the story of what excellent stroke care looks like from every angle.

To uphold its commitment to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care to stroke patients, and to pioneer new ways to treat this disease through novel research, UVA Health System continues to recruit some of the top physician-scientists in the field.

After completing her fellowship at UVA, Chiota-McCollum is now Assistant Professor of Neurology and Associate Program Director for the UVA Neurology Residency Program.

In a specialty in which pinpoint accuracy, judgment and timing are paramount, SRS is increasingly considered one of the more promising treatments for especially challenging tumors.

Learn more about their clinical areas of focus and why they chose to stay at UVA.

The grants will support efforts that could not only dramatically increase the number of lungs available for transplant, but also improve the chance of survival for lung transplant patients.

The 2017-2018 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia and recognizes 10 UVA specialties as among the best in the U.S.

UVA Health System will kick off of the next phase of its employee wellness initiative this fall when it invites thousands of eligible employees and their spouses to participate in the 2018 BeWell program.

For providing high-quality care for stroke patients with complex health needs, the University of Virginia Stroke Center at UVA Medical Center has received national certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Easily find the UVA specialist you’re looking for with the new UVA Doctors app.

The 21,000-square-foot facility features five new procedure rooms and 20 prep/recovery rooms.

New space gives patients easy access to a variety of outpatient services, including pharmacy, radiology and medical imaging.

UVA’s skilled team of cardiologists, heart surgeons, nurses and therapists provide comprehensive care and monitoring to complex heart patients.

Four UVA Children’s Hospital specialties will be listed in the 2017-2018 U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” guide.

Because patients are required to have a preventive care exam prior to participating in the program, you have an opportunity to offer your recommendations on which lifestyle changes you feel would be most beneficial for your patient.

Takayasu’s arteritis is a rare systemic inflammatory disease that affects the large vessels in the body.

By taking a closer look at two cases of Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma, both teen patients referred to UVA Children’s Hospital, we can get a better understanding of when to consider brain tumor as a potential diagnosis.

The procedure takes about 10 minutes and is effective for urge incontinence with minimal complications and side effects.

This comprehensive research and education partnership aims to accelerate joint discovery and the application of translational medical research.

As part of its ongoing mission to expand and optimize its clinical research infrastructure and provide patients access to the most advanced cancer treatment and prevention strategies available, UVA Cancer Center welcomes two world-class clinicians and researchers to grow its bone marrow transplant program.

The “metabolic crystal ball” provides differing weights for the traditional risk factors and also takes into account race, gender and ethnicity to produce an easy-to-understand metabolic severity score.

Your recommendations give UVA BeWell Patient Advocates a road map to help your patients establish realistic health goals and follow through on prevention and lifestyle modifications.

UVA researchers found that ESIs increase the risk of infection for patients who must undergo surgery if administered within three months of surgery.

UVA School of Medicine blog will highlight the extensive research efforts of its faculty and staff.

Based on personal, clinical and research experience, UVA researchers have introduced and are examining an innovative approach that shifts the focus from restricting calories and reducing weight to lowering postprandial glucose.

Each clinic location is staffed with a highly skilled team of oncology-certified nurses, support nurses and phlebotomists, and a medical oncologist is always on-site.

In response to the rise in diagnoses of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), UVA now has a multidisciplinary adult EoE clinic, one of only a handful of similar clinics in the United States.

UVA Health System has named Jose Oberholzer, MD, a researcher and surgeon who has performed more than 1,000 transplant-related surgeries, as the new director of the Charles O. Strickler Transplant Center.

Learn more about the SALT Study and a trial focusing on developing a sentinel lymph node mapping (SLNm) technique for patients with early-stage rectal cancer.

This fall, the UVA Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program added two transplant nephrologists to its team. Spouses Karen Warburton, MD, and Alden Doyle, MD, increase the size of the program by 50 percent.

In addition to high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes, it’s important not to overlook stress as a leading cause of heart disease.

Originally introduced as a trial for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are now being adopted for thoracic and gynecologic surgery, with hepatobiliary and orthopedic surgery next in line.

A reliable resource for clinicians, childcare and preschool providers for more than 30 years, the book “Infection Control in the Child Care Center and Preschool” is now available in a new, user-friendly format compiled especially for parents.

Thanks to a recent series of grants, UVA Atrial Fibrillation Center has now acquired some of the most advanced technology available to treat this common heart rhythm disorder.

A UVA study revealed that most women don’t know that having dense breast tissue increases their risk for cancer and reduces a mammogram’s ability to detect it.

A partnership between UVA Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC has resulted in four pediatric liver transplants since April and four to six more are expected to occur before the end of the year.

UVA Health System was one of several members of the Health Employer Exchange (HEE) to gather in Charlottesville recently to share successes and best practices for helping to improve the health of their employees.

University of Virginia Health System has named Jeffrey Keller as its first chief innovation officer.

For those patients with recurrent dislocation of the kneecap caused by an anatomical abnormality, UVA orthopedic surgeon David Diduch, MD, offers a potential long-term solution. Read a case study and watch a video of the procedure to learn more about trochleoplasty.

UVA accepts all emergent stroke, STEMI and aortic emergencies 24/7 and is never on divert for true emergencies.

UVA Health System is expanding its reach to better serve your community. Take a look at the latest clinic openings.

Radiation oncologist Einsley-Marie Janowski, MD, PhD, is one of many new physician-scientists joining the UVA Cancer Center team.

Becker’s Hospital Review selected the University of Virginia Neurosciences Center at UVA Medical Center to its most recent list of “100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.”

As part of its new BeWell program, UVA will provide the education, encouragement and guidance needed to access community resources, overcome obstacles and make healthy choices.

Now serving parts of Southwest Virginia, the UVA Cancer Center Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to identify patients at elevated risk, diagnose lung cancer in its earliest stages and provide therapy when the disease is most treatable.

UVA cardiologists, radiologists and biomedical engineers are collaborating to expand on and develop new imaging techniques for cardiac patients.

An expert in immunotherapy, Lawrence G. Lum, MD, DSc joins UVA Cancer Center as the scientific director of bone marrow transplantation. One of Lum’s priorities is pioneering a new method of activating the body’s own T cells to target tumor cells.

Robinson specializes in complex lower extremity bypass and endovascular therapy for PAD, aortic aneurysm disease, cerebrovascular disease and hemodialysis access.

Becker’s Hospital Review recognizes UVA Cancer Center for excellence in nursing care and treatment of complex cancers.

There are a number of trials available at UVA for vascular disease, providing additional options to patients who otherwise have few alternatives.

UVA Pegasus Air and Ground Transport is the only agency with direct access to and knowledge of UVA services and providers, not to mention a commitment to the UVA inpatient care protocols.

Dr. Yen is utilizing minimally invasive procedures to treat patients with degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal deformities like scoliosis and more.

Know the signs of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), a rare type of diabetes frequently misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

Only approximately three percent of U.S. hospitals have a ranked specialty. UVA Health System has three.

When determining where best to refer a patient for valve procedures, accessibility is just one consideration.

Endocrine surgeon Philip Smith, MD, specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal gland, including problems of function, as well as problems of mass effect resulting from a nodule or goiter.

The 2016-2017 “Best Children’s Hospital” guide from U.S. News & World Report highlights four nationally ranked specialties at UVA Children’s Hospital.

Read a case study on the PRECICE® Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System, now being used at UVA to treat select patients with congenital short femur.

Two clinicians at UVA Children’s Hospital are working to strengthen the link between parents and providers after the patient is discharged from the hospital.

UVA researchers used a smartphone’s accelerometer to assess the forces acting on blood samples during transit in the hospital’s pneumatic tube system.

William (Bill) Fulkerson, who has more than 15 years of leadership experience at academic medical centers, will begin as UVA Medical Center’s chief operating officer beginning Aug. 1.

UVA researchers have turned to genetics to learn more about the biology of ischemic stroke.

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) has designated UVA Health System as a Palliative Care Learning Center (PCLC) for their success in providing comprehensive palliative care in the ambulatory setting.

For the second consecutive year, UVA Medical Center has been honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “100 hospitals and health systems with great women’s health programs.”

UVA Cancer Center has launched a social network that will build a community of informed, proactive individuals who want to leverage the knowledge and resources available to make the best decisions possible regarding their healthcare.

Physicians at UVA were among the first in the country to implant the Medtronic MRI-compatible three-lead Amplia MRI™ and Compia MRI™ ICDs, which provide pacing in both ventricles as well as the right atrium.

UVA is conducting an FDA-approved clinical trial of prostate artery embolization (PAE), a new interventional therapy that has shown potential for relieving benign prostate hypertrophy symptoms without side effects.

To help increase awareness about ways to prevent kidney disease, UVA Kidney Center is hosting a series of free classes to educate the public about kidney health.

Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion extends the period of time lungs can remain viable outside of the body, giving lung recipients access to lungs in locations beyond the region in which they are listed.

High-grade glioma patients at UVA now have the opportunity to participate in Toca 5, an international clinical trial of a new, virus-based procedure that activates therapeutics selectively within the brain tumor, leading to fewer side effects.

While this transfer process is very similar to our adult inpatient transfer process, there are some differences you need to be aware of.

UVA pediatric endocrinologist helped create a new MetS Severity Score that is more specific in terms of gender, race and ethnicity, and can be used to assess risk over time.

Providing expert care to complex patients in the home, offering pediatric care, physical and occupational therapy, infusion services and more.

Some adult and pediatric specialists will now be located at the UVA Primary Care Center.

University of Virginia Children’s Hospital is partnering with Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC to expand its pediatric liver transplant program.

205 University of Virginia Health System physicians selected as among the best in their respective fields.

UVA is one of the few centers offering endovascular venous stent placement to treat pseudotumor cerebri, a condition common among EDS patients.

A case study that highlights the benefits of having not only a skilled team of colorectal surgeons, but also an army of experienced providers from multiple disciplines collaborating to deliver advanced care to one very challenging patient.

The UVA Interstitial Lung Disease Program is one of just 40 centers in the U.S. designated as a Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Network site, which speaks to the level of expertise and quality of care provided, as well as the progress being made at UVA in advancing treatment for these complex lung disorders.

Read about Wolf’s efforts to apply the latest breakthroughs in genetics to the treatment of patients with heart disease.

One of the most widely read stories among radiation oncologists this year is one announcing a prostate cancer discovery by UVA radiation oncologist Timothy Showalter, MD.

A major discovery about the human brain made at the School of Medicine was named a top 10 finalist for Breakthrough of the Year.

This is the second consecutive year UVA Amherst Dialysis has earned the Facility of the Year Award.

The new Clinical Activity Report for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at UVA Heart and Vascular Center provides comprehensive data on our outcomes, procedures performed and more that will allow you to make an informed recommendation to your patients.

Find out how our team can help facilitate the referral process, resolve issues and build relationships with UVA specialists.

With the new Evera MRI™ SureScan™ ICD system, the next generation of ICD patients will be able to have MRIs as the standard of care when they need them.

Find out why Zlotoff considers education to be an integral part of his practice.

Patients in Culpeper and the surrounding areas now have increased access to specialized orthopedic care.

UVA is the only health system in Virginia named to the 2015 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs, published by Becker’s Hospital Review.

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) has named University of Virginia Health System as one of 11 Palliative Care Leadership Centers™ in the U.S.

If you travel by plane, you may be called upon to render aid. Here are some tips to ensure you’re prepared.

We want to hear from you! Take our short readership survey today.

Changes behind the scenes will allow for more efficient service and a reliable, timely response to transfer requests.

UVA is stepping up its efforts to implement strategies for early diagnosis and is setting the standard for surgical outcomes nationwide.

Know when to move beyond pharmacotherapy and recommend alternative treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Join us at one of our networking events and enjoy a good game, good food and good company.

UVA Children’s Hospital and UVA Women’s Services have earned a prestigious designation for providing the highest level of care for new mothers and their babies.

Read a case study about the collaborative, comprehensive care provided to Leslie Waller, who was diagnosed with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEH).

Read a case study that reveals the types of patients who may benefit most from the anterior approach.

Learn more about Dr. Mahaney, who will be working alongside John Jane, Jr., MD, to treat epilepsy, tumors, spinal conditions, congenital abnormalities and more.

Precision Breast IORT is a unique form of IORT developed at UVA — now being examined in a Phase II clinical trial — that incorporates CT imaging and high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy.

UVA specialists will provide evaluations and comprehensive condition management for children with all types of congenital and acquired heart conditions.

UVA earns accreditation for its use of stem cells and bone marrow to treat patients with blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma

Diabetes and Endocrinology, Cancer, Nephrology, Orthopaedics and more are on the list of top-ranking specialties.

Out of almost 100,000 nominations, hospital leaders and cancer specialists developed the list of top cancer doctors.

UVA Health System is one of just 78 U.S. hospitals to receive an American College of Cardiology award for consistently meeting performance standards in treating heart attack patients.

The Medical Center has earned two 2015 national Women’s Choice Awards from WomenCertified, Inc.

Find out if your patients are eligible for the next-generation LVAD treatment or novel stem cell therapy, now being examined by leading heart specialists at UVA.

UVA acted quickly to add this new procedure to the group of minimally invasive techniques it uses to mitigate stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Find out how McMahon’s thorough approach to patient care continues to be informed by his Naval training and learn what techniques he’s using to treat chronic migraines and other forms of headache.

The new clinic will provide heart attack patients additional tools and a personalized plan for recovery within the first week after hospital discharge.

UVA Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its quality patient care, excellence in nursing care and innovative nursing practices.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized the heart failure and stroke programs at UVA for exceeding quality measures.

A board-certified specialist in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, Wilkes’ five-year appointment as UVA’s dean begins Sept. 15.

Pulmonology and orthopedics among those specialties recognized for patient outcomes and use of best practices.

In a recent UVA study, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols were shown to reduce length of stay, complication rate and costs, while increasing patient satisfaction.

As Virginia’s only HCM Center of Excellence, UVA is putting the focus on the thousands of patients who are living with HCM rather than those few who die suddenly from the disease.

Learn what steps UVA BISC Institute is taking to ensure earlier diagnosis of brain injuries, a more tailored approach to treatment and better strategies for prevention.

Find out why Black opted to uphold a family tradition, which clinics he calls home and what’s involved in repairing cleft palate.

UVA Cancer Center has been awarded a three-year accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

UVA’s heart failure program received two national quality awards for using treatment guidelines that speed recovery and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure  patients.

UVA’s F.E. Dreifuss Comprehensive Epilepsy Program has been recertified as a Level 4 epilepsy center.

UVA received the 2015 Get With The Guidelines^® Stroke Gold-Plus Achievement Award and made the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite.

In light of the “Angelina Jolie effect,” UVA certified genetic counselor Martha Thomas provides tips on how to respond to your patients’ FAQs about inherited breast and ovarian cancers.

Learn how UVA is utilizing the Artis zeego imaging system to improve outcomes for orthopaedic patients.

Find out how UVA orthopaedic specialists are keeping college athletes and weekend warriors in the game.

Patients who live east of Charlottesville now have access to a variety orthopaedic services at UVA Medical Park Zion Crossroads.

Orthopedics This Week has named UVA orthopaedic surgeon David B. Weiss, MD, among 19 of the best orthopaedic trauma surgeons in North America.

Widely used to treat conditions of the knee and shoulder, arthroscopy is now being offered at UVA Health System to patients with a clear mechanical or structural cause of hip pain.

With the addition of orthopaedic surgeon M. Truitt Cooper, MD, UVA now has three fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists.

Get a closer look at the rare and challenging condition of thumb aplasia and the advanced procedure used by congenital hand specialist Bobby Chhabra, MD, to give one local boy strength and functionality.

New division head David Repaske, MD, PhD, is overseeing a period of growth, adding pediatric endocrinology services to new sites, enriching offerings at existing clinics and improving response time.

Through its electronic medical record system, UVA will now offer eConsults or eReferrals to make additional specialist appointments available to those patients with more complex medical conditions.

Find out why he chose to specialize in rhinology and what he believes is a critical component when treating sinus issues.

Register today for a live screening of the film based on the book “The Emperor of All Maladies” and an educational series featuring presentations by UVA’s leading cancer researchers.

UVA and Bon Secours Health System will introduce new patient care partnerships in cardiovascular services, cancer, physician recruitment, population health, undergraduate and graduate medical education.

Based on a national consumer survey of healthcare quality and image, UVA has earned a 2014-15 Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corp.

To inform the community about vocal health and preventive care, UVA Voice and Swallowing Clinic will hold its first annual World Voice Day Celebration and Concert on April 16.

The American Cancer Society has honored Leslie Blackhall, MD, MTS, the founder of the Palliative Care Clinic at UVA Cancer Center, with a national award for improving cancer patients’ quality of life. Blackhall is one of seven winners of the 2015 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award, which recognizes individuals like […]

Based on results from three recent studies, endovascular thrombectomy is becoming the standard of care for select ischemic stroke patients with large-vessel occlusion. Find out how UVA is responding to these new recommendations.

New Aortic Alert system helps ensure rapid transfer and treatment.

Learn about a UVA program having a big impact on women’s heart health in our community.

With this new approach to angioplasty, there are advantages for the proceduralist and the patient.

Find out when genetic testing is necessary and why it’s an advantage for patients and their families.

Three new cardiologists are helping UVA respond to changing environment.

As the Health System’s first Chief Medical Information Officer, Williams is working to provide clinicians with the digital information they need to elevate the quality and safety of patient care.

Robert Dreicer, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO, is the center’s new deputy director, associate director for clinical research and head of the section of medical oncology within the Division of Hematology/Oncology.

This year’s event will include an open session for community members and keynote speaker Susan Hyman, MD, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Autism.

As CMO, Ghaemmaghami serves as the Medical Center’s senior physician, overseeing the Health System’s medical staff and working to ensure high-quality patient care and service.

UVA ranked in the 95th percentile in a survey of 2,666 hospitals conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Mark B. Williams, PhD, has devoted the past decade to developing a new scanner that he hopes will give women and their physicians better diagnostic information.

Neurologist Andrew Southerland, MD, is spearheading a study to test the feasibility of mobile neurological assessments during ambulance transport for stroke victims.

UVA’s reputation for excellent spinal care is sustained by the recruitment of leading practitioners in the fields of neurosurgery and orthopaedics.

To effectively manage patients with diverse neuromuscular disorders, UVA has expanded its team of skilled specialists.

By adding new faculty members with unique subspecialties and advanced training, the Pediatric Neurology Program continues to expand its services.

Neurosurgeon Jason Sheehan, MD, is coordinating the development a first-of-its-kind patient registry in order to establish national benchmarks for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).

Neurologist Jaideep Kapur, MD, has organized the Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial (ESETT) to determine which of the three most common second-line treatments is most effective for status epilepticus.

UVA’s dedicated Uterine Fibroid Treatment Center offers a variety of treatment options for women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, including robotic laparoscopic hysterectomy.

A new application of non-invasive focused ultrasound technology is being explored at UVA with the launch of a study for benign tumors of the breast.

Neurosurgeons Chris Shaffrey, MD, and Justin Smith, MD, PhD, have been named among the 18 best spine surgeons by Orthopedics This Week Magazine.

UVA is one of just 55 U.S. hospitals to receive the ACTION Registry – Get with the Guidelines Gold Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology.

Researchers at UVA have uncovered a key element of the deadly Ebola virus that will provide a road map for future drug development.

University of Virginia Medical Center and Culpeper Regional Health System have finalized an agreement for UVA to become the sole member of Culpeper Regional Hospital (CRH). Under the agreement’s terms, UVA will invest $45 million in CRH and related healthcare enhancements. As part of the agreement, the newly created Culpeper Wellness Foundation will receive $5 […]

In the absence of clear treatment guidelines, cardiologist Jamieson Bourque, MD, MHS, has launched his own clinical trial that he believes will provide a data-based approach to treating MVD.

Transoral robotic surgery allows surgeons to operate through the mouth rather than splitting the jawbone.

UVA Cancer Center is growing its Stem Cell Transplant Program and pioneering new approaches to treat AML and other hematological malignancies.

With the launch of the Geriatric Oncology Clinic, Erika Ramsdale, MD, aims to guide specialists in selecting the best cancer treatment for aging patients.

UVA is recruiting highly skilled clinicians and active research scientists who are dedicated to discovering and utilizing enhanced diagnostic tools and advanced treatments for thoracic malignancies.

An experimental approach to treating breast cancer being tested at UVA allows doctors to administer significantly higher doses of cancer-killing radiation where it’s needed at the same time as tumor removal.

With a recent $10 million NIH program project grant, UVA top minds are working to reveal the potential of nanotechnology to treat cancer. Get a breakdown of how these tiny particles enhance drug delivery and learn how UVA is putting them to use.

UVA has established the Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program to identify those patients at elevated risk, diagnose lung cancer in its earliest stages and provide therapy when the disease is most treatable.

UVA is among the “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” according to Becker’s Hospital Review.

Joining the Health System’s skilled team of cardiac surgeons, Leora Yarboro discusses her focus on LVADs and minimally invasive surgery to treat heart failure.

UVA Health System is hosting a conference that will allow you to expand your knowledge of women’s health and provide better care to female patients.

UVA programs recognized for being among the top 25 percent in their respective specialties.

UVA introduces a tool that will allow parents and families to personalize their hospital experience.

For patients with pseudotumor cerebri resulting from intracranial venous stenosis, UVA is now utilizing endovascular venous stent placement with positive, longer-term results.

UVA has established a comprehensive program offering early detection measures, advanced treatment options and coordinated care for patients with HPB disorders.

The Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program at UVA Cancer Center has been designated as a National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)/Be the Match® transplant center.

For patients with recurrent C. difficile infections, UVA Health System is one of the region’s few providers offering an alternative treatment: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT).

Neonatology and pediatric urology specialties at UVA are nationally ranked in the 2014-2015 U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” guide.

The grant will will help connect UVA specialists to patients at Virginia senior centers, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and dialysis centers that are long distances from a hospital.

Richard Shannon, MD, has joined the boards of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.

Performed using a smaller incision to access the heart rather than a standard sternotomy approach, mini valve surgeries result in shorter recovery times and less scarring.

New scheduling system coming soon will improve access to clinics and customer service, reduce no-show rates and ensure efficient clinic activity.

A new pediatric cardiac intensive care unit will promote individualized care for those with complex cardiac needs.

The Severe Asthma Program continues to grow, with clinical services and research efforts specifically tailored to the needs of pediatric patients.

Neuro-Cardiac Clinic provides early neurodevelopmental assessment and direct access to support services.

The new home for more than 30 of our pediatric specialty clinics, is now open to patients.

UVA physicians and researchers are among the first in the nation working to lower the risk for acute kidney injury.

UVA Heart and Vascular Center is now offering asymptomatic, at-risk patients easy access to comprehensive vascular screening.

Pamela Sutton-Wallace, MPH, senior vice president for hospital operations at Duke University Hospital, will succeed R. Edward Howell, who is retiring in June.

Surgeon Dennis Vollmer, MD, discusses his recent return to academic medicine and his new role at the UVA Spine Center.

Mark your calendars for the grand opening of the Battle Building at UVA Children’s Hospital on June 14.

UVA received both the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award and made the Target: Stroke Honor Roll.

National healthcare publication Becker’s Hospital Review has selected University of Virginia Medical Center to its 2014 listing of “100 Great Hospitals in America.”

With patients outliving their initial heart “fix,” redo procedures are becoming more common. Today, approximately 30 percent of all open-heart surgeries done at UVA are reoperative procedures. Read a recent case study.

UVA continues to lead the state in the scope and volume of transplant procedures performed with above-average outcomes, giving patients with organ failure greater options for improved health.

As Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Letzkus, NP, provides referring physicians with a direct point of contact to the inpatient units within the Children’s Hospital.

Find out which patients are the best candidates for carotid stenting, proven as safe and effective as carotid endarterectomy in treating stenosis of the carotid artery.

In a new study now enrolling at UVA, researchers are taking a closer look at the potential of diet and exercise to effectively to manage this common condition.

UVA is now one of just 28 hospitals in the U.S. participating in NeuroNEXT (the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials).

UVA Health System had 181 physicians honored in the 2014 Best Doctors in America® List.

UVA currently owns 49 percent of Culpeper Regional Hospital (CRH), and negotiations are now under way to make UVA a majority member of CRH.

UVA dementia experts and others will offer evidence-based training for providers.

Proven to be an invaluable tool for UVA referring physicians, EpicCare Link is a free, web-based system that allows you to stay informed about your patients’ status. Find out why others are signing up and why you should, too.

Well Virginia has been selected as one of 123 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Medicare, together providing approximately 1.5 million more Medicare beneficiaries with access to high-quality, coordinated care across the United States

With the new fenestrated endograft, select patients with pararenal aortic aneurysms are now candidates for a minimally invasive endovascular procedure. Could your patient benefit?

Cardiologist Brandy Patterson, MD, explains why she’s made women’s heart health a priority and provides tips on resources you can use to educate your patients.

UVA is now offering this less invasive alternative to the standard implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).

News Briefs

Learn about a new collaborative effort between Augusta Health and UVA, as well as an event on concussion awareness sponsored by UVA and approved for CME credit.

UVA offers access to novel treatments sooner through clinical trials. Get tips on finding a trial for your patient, assessing eligibility and talking with your patient about the pros and cons of participating in clinical studies.

Breast care specialists at UVA Cancer Center are utilizing an enhanced form of IORT that will allow for improved treatment planning and greater precision.

With this new dedicated clinic, patients and referring physicians will now have easier access to UVA’s leading head injury specialists and the advanced level of care they provide.

Kanwar Singh, MD, has committed himself to not only mastering advanced revascularization techniques but also to providing comprehensive care to vascular patients.

This year, UVA Health System will open the UVA Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics and will bid farewell to Medical Center Vice President and CEO R. Edward Howell, who will retire from healthcare administration.

With an NIH grant, UVA researchers are striving to make more donor lungs viable for transplant. One case study reveals how organ availability and team expertise helped save the life of a patient with cystic fibrosis.

The Diagnostic Referral Clinic at UVA Children’s Hospital gives you easy access to a general pediatrician who has extensive consultative experience with difficult-to-diagnose cases.

Bush Bell, the Health System’s new Patient Experience Officer, aims to ensure customer service is a key component of care delivery.

Find out about the Commission on Cancer accreditation, novel treatments being offered through UVA’s Functional Neurosurgery Program, a new Care Coordination Center and a UVA physician honored for his charitable efforts.

A UVA-led study reveals the promise of a new device for treating those patients with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation who are at prohibitive risk for open surgery. The MitraClip is one more promising addition to the arsenal of advanced procedures offered at UVA for those with MR.

Responding to an increase in demand with new providers and specialized programs, UVA offers greater access and tailored treatments.

The new Executive Vice President for Health Affairs will take on the challenge of leading a 21st-Century academic medical center in an era of healthcare transformation.

As the new Director of UVA Cancer Center, Loughran sets his sights on achieving a Comprehensive Cancer Center designation.

Find out about specialty services now being offered at our new Zion Crossroads location and watch a video about sudden cardiac arrest prevention.

UVA is one of the only centers in Virginia offering three minimally invasive procedures to occlude the left atrial appendage, which has shown promising results in reducing blood clots and, thus, lowering the risk for stroke in AF patients who cannot take blood thinners.

Neurosciences and Behavioral Health Neuro-Oncology Neuro-Oncology Clinical Trials Pediatric Neurosciences and Epilepsy Multiple Sclerosis Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Movement Disorders Epilepsy UVA Stroke Center Electroencephalography UVA Spine Center   Cardiology UVA Children’s  Hospital Heart Center UVA Advanced Valve Center UVA Complex Aortic Disease Program   Gastroenterology Interventional Endoscopy