Your primary care provider can help steer you towards a healthy lifestyle. At UVA, our experts partner with you to address your scariest health risks.
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Our genetic counselors can help you navigate your risk for:
Nutrition experts can help you lower your risk for many diseases. Our registered dietitians provide classes and individual counseling to help you improve and manage your diet.
Whether your physical activity is walking or you're an athletic pro, injury and pain can stop your ability to exercise. Our experts in sports medicine, rehabilitation and orthopedics can keep you moving.
Along with diet and exercise, you need to manage emotional and physical stress in the workplace to stay well. UVA offers occupational health services, classes and coaching to local companies.
Possible poisoning? Call the poison center: 1.800.222.1222.
Learn more about prevention and safety at the Blue Ridge Poison Center.
If you're older or have a disability and live alone, you may feel more secure with Medi-Mate. You can activate this emergency response device with the touch of a button. Monitored 24 hours a day, a Medi-Mate can help you feel secure.
To get one of these devices, contact Volunteer Services.
Smoking, obesity, heavy drinking, high blood pressure — all can play a role. Reduce your chances of stroke by:
You can lower your risk of developing heart disease by:
Prevent injuries before they happen. Read up on tips for:
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