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U.Va. Health offers nurses a bonus this year

By Alina Jiang | September 2, 2021

Facing the nursing shortage and insecurity in preserving the present workforce, U.Va. Health decided to offer a bonus to nurses in order to prevent more turnover. 

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19 months later — where are we now?

By Brigitte Meyer and Abigail Challas | August 19, 2021

In recent weeks COVID-19 cases in Virginia have been steadily increasing at a rate similar to when the pandemic began. Experts give their thoughts on what the future may hold. 

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A tonic for the soul: Learning nature’s benefits through new University course

By Supraja Daita | July 3, 2021

 “Engaging with Nature” course aims to give students the skills needed to optimize time outside and create regular healthy habits which incorporate nature. 

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U.Va. researchers develop a new imaging approach to target epilepsy seizures

By Linda Ziamanesh | July 3, 2021

The researchers' goal was to refine the method of glucose mapping for more accuracy and better resolution. 

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The science behind social media addictiveness and its consequences

By Catherine Xue | June 6, 2021

College students have often been characterized as excessive social media users, but now students’ overuse has led to questions over whether they have developed an “addiction” to social media and what the repercussions may be.

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Architecture graduate students promote sustainability by milling downed trees

By Claire Sharp | May 17, 2021

UVA Sawmilling, founded by two Architecture graduate students, is finding a way to offer a second life to the trees that fall down on Grounds.

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Looking back on diversity efforts at U.Va. Health: A three year review

By Nikita Amin | May 13, 2021

The Medical School, Nursing School and Hospital have made it their goal to uphold a reputation of inclusion in the face of a pandemic.

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What to expect after COVID-19 infection, vaccination

By Abigail Challas | May 13, 2021

Most students  make a full recovery but some may experience lingering symptoms of the virus even after the 10 day infectious period of symptomatic infection.

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Plant species and pollinators abound in Charlottesville and U.Va. community

By Swati Srivastava | May 13, 2021

Bumblebees and carpenter bees are two types of bees that can commonly be sighted around Grounds and Charlottesville.

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U.Va. and Virginia Tech researchers work to develop a potential COVID-19 vaccine

By Jordan Schuck | May 6, 2021

U.Va. Health’s Dr. Steven L. Zeichner and Virginia Tech’s Dr. Xiang-Jin Meng are working together to develop a potential broad spectrum coronavirus vaccine.

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COVID-19 vaccines found to be highly effective after a single dose

By Alexandra Holmes | April 28, 2021

Researchers note that even after just a single dose, these vaccines can be anywhere from 50 to 75 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infection.

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U.Va. Health leaders reflect on one year of COVID-19

By Swati Srivastava and Astha Kulshrestha | April 27, 2021

This time last spring, COVID-19 first hit the University and caused its normal operations to shut down. Since then, U.Va. Health has taken several actions in a continuous and evolving response to the pandemic.

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Medical professionals emphasize the role human connection plays in their daily lives

By Abigail Challas | April 25, 2021

Physicians are often faced with tough circumstances and emphasize the role good connection and quality relationships play throughout their careers, from residency to present day.

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Home-monitoring system BESI-C aims to reduce cancer pain

By Samuel Opuni | April 25, 2021

A smart health home-monitoring system that aims to reduce cancer pain by detecting it before it arises and helps healthcare workers effectively intervene.