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Jenny Foltz, rectal cancer survivor, outside with her son and dog smiling to the camera

Rectal Cancer Survivor & Proud Mom

Jenny was pregnant with her first baby when rectal cancer struck. Today, she's cancer-free and a happy mom. See her story update.

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Justine Beckham, breast cancer survivor

At 35, Justine Got Through Her Breast Cancer

See Justine's story and 3 keys to battling aggressive breast cancer.

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Charles Friel, MD, was honored at a UVA basketball game by Leigh Cantrell, associate director of clinical affairs for UVA Cancer Center.

6 Key Decisions in the Colon Cancer Journey

Dr. Friel shares how he navigated important choices in his care.

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Olivia in a pool with swim cap and goggles

Keeping Pace with Olivia's CHB Heart Disease

Olivia was born with a complete heart block and needed a pacemaker. Today, Olivia is still thriving.

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Newsroom

Posted: May 21, 2025

UVA Health University Medical Center Expands MRI Suite

To improve the patient experience and access to care, UVA Health University Medical Center has opened an expanded magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite that will better accommodate the thousands of patients receiving these scans annually.

Newsroom

Posted: May 20, 2025

UVA Health University Medical Center Earns Nation’s Highest Nursing Honor 

UVA Health University Medical Center has again earned Magnet® recognition — the highest national honor for nursing practice — from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for delivering high-quality, collaborative and innovative care.

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Posted: May 20, 2025

Charlottesville Media Group Hosts UVA Health Children’s Radiothon

Charlottesville Radio Group will host the Cares for Kids Radiothon May 21 and 22 on five of its radio stations to raise money for UVA Health Children’s and support the leading-edge care the hospital provides to young patients.

Blog & Video Features

Healthy Balance Blog

Biden’s Prostate Cancer: How Was it Missed?

How did this advanced cancer go unnoticed? Dr. Kirsten Greene provides some possible insights.

Healthy Balance Blog

The Case for Wearing Sunscreen Every Day

Sunscreen protects against skin cancer. But when do you actually need it? Learn how to decide.

Healthy Balance Blog

Normal Blood Pressure by Age & Fitness

Blood pressure that's too high or low puts you at risk. Learn what's normal for your age and fitness level.

UVA Health Youtube

Colorectal Surgeon Tells His Colorectal Cancer Story

Dr. Charles Friel has been a surgeon for 23 years. Here, he shares his own cancer journey.