This minimally invasive, two-staged treatment can help those with urge incontinence and voiding dysfunction (inability to empty the bladder). The Interstim device, which is similar to a pacemaker, is also approved by the FDA for bowel leakage.
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.
Avoid coming to see us.
Our genetic counselors can help you navigate your risk for:
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At UVA Health's Comprehensive Stroke Center, delivering the highest-quality healthcare to our patients is our top priority. Achieving our goals for safety and excellence means working continuously to improve the care we provide. Our teams meet regularly to evaluate and improve our care.
We believe you should have this information to help you make informed decisions about where to seek care.
Sharing information about the quality of care we provide and looking at lessons learned is an important part of developing a team focus on patient safety.
At UVA Health, we care about your skin. Most people spend time in the sun. And most also wonder what skin cancer looks like. Many of us worry we won't know the signs.
That's why we offer skin cancer prevention and screening all year long. And each May, we offer a free skin cancer screening with a dermatologist.
Skin cancer can arise from otherwise healthy skin. But what does skin cancer look like? Changes to a mole can be a sign of melanoma.
Living with heart failure does mean some lifestyle changes. Diet, exercise, and other healthy habits can help control symptoms. And they improve your overall health.
You can reverse some forms of heart failure by reducing salt and fluids from your body. If you have a chronic form, we help you set healthy diet and exercise habits so that you can live a full life.
These lifestyle changes can help:
Gluten-free? Cholesterol-conscious? The Healthy Balance blog features recipes that can help you stick with diet restrictions or meet health goals. Try some of our favorites:
If you're considering weight-loss surgery or have already had it, join us for free at Lighter Life Obesity Support Group meetings for Weight-Loss Surgery Support.
We meet at 5:30 p.m. on every third Tuesday of the month.
Nutrition counseling plays a crucial role in the weight-loss surgery process. We'll help you before and after the procedure to set goals and establish successful eating habits.