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Third-year Nursing student Caroline Burke said she is eager to see additional nurses at U.Va. Health, as she has seen the impact of the nursing shortage first-hand.

U.Va. Medical Center partners with PVCC to expand nursing program in response to shortage

By Abigail Challas | October 31, 2021

Piedmont Virginia Community College announced Oct. 1 its plans to expand its associate degree in nursing program thanks to philanthropic support from an anonymous donor and a contribution from U.Va. Health.

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.

Even if students do experience any symptoms during a COVID-19 infection, after the first 10 days, they are no longer at risk of transmitting the virus.

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.

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.

Three COVID-19 variants present globally, two currently identified in Virginia

By Abigail Challas | March 22, 2021

A select number of mutations are advantageous to the virus and increase the virus’s fitness, allowing it to spread more quickly amongst the population they infect.

Experts share analysis of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

By Abigail Challas | February 15, 2021

In Virginia, populations 70 years or older make up 27 percent of those who have received one dose. Of the 66 percent of vaccinations that report race or ethnicity of the recipient, 28 percent have gone to people of color.

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U.Va. Medical Center partners with PVCC to expand nursing program in response to shortage

19 months later — where are we now?

What to expect after COVID-19 infection, vaccination

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

Three COVID-19 variants present globally, two currently identified in Virginia

Experts share analysis of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

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