Simone Biles’ decision is sparking conversations about the pressures these athletes face and the importance of mental healthcare. Experts believe it could usher in a shift away from the stigma tied to therapy.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, University of Virginia Medical Center, and Augusta Health are not requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. All three, though, do highly encourage staff to get it.
A doctor at the University of Virginia is sending out warnings that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is pulling us in the wrong direction as we all try to return to normal.
When COVID-19 sent people inside, medical appointments made the transition to a virtual environment. For the UVA Medical Center, the transition was an easy one.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the Charlottesville area and health officials are offering a warning, and evaluating if we need to go back to tougher mitigation strategies.
With the Delta variant and breakthrough coronavirus cases on the rise, the University of Virginia is keeping a close eye on things around central Virginia.
Summer break is drawing to a close, and universities are making announcements about what they want from their students regarding vaccines, masks and social distancing.
Virginia added new vaccine requirements for students entering kindergarten, seventh grade and twelfth grade this fall. Students need these shots in order to attend class.
New guidelines offer suggestions on in-person learning but leave final decisions regarding masks and social distancing to local schools and health departments.
Even though more than 55% of people in the Blue Ridge Health District are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a doctor with University of Virginia Health says breakthrough cases are still possible.
Students will be returning to UVA Grounds in just a few weeks. A majority of them have gotten their COVID-19 shots, but UVA is sharing what will happen if unvaccinated students don’t follow the rules.
According to the governor, the policy for the fall will likely be in line with the CDC’s guidelines, which recommends masks only for unvaccinated students and staff members, ages 2 and older.
Medical marijuana has many benefits for patients, but consulting a doctor before recreational use is something medical professionals at the University of Virginia want people to think about.
A common drug used to treat asthma and eczema allergies is in a clinical trial right now at the University of Virginia to prevent severe cases of COVID-19.
Albemarle County starts school on August 23. For children 12 and older, July 19 is the last day to get a Pfizer vaccine in time to be fully vaccinated by the start of classes.
Officials with Pfizer announced Thursday they are seeing decreasing immunity from its COVID-19 vaccine. They said they’ll develop a booster dose that will protect against variants, like the Delta Variant.
The Virginia Department of Health will sort new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths by the patient’s vaccination status, according to a release from the department.
A new program in Augusta County is taking fun on the road. After a year of isolation during COVID-19, the Parks and Recreation Department wanted to get kids out and active, and they’re using the Rollin’ RecMobile to make that happen.
The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library in Staunton is doing something new. It’s an exhibit, not about century-old history, but instead it’s about modern-day experiences and the history being made right now by people in the Shenandoah Valley.
As mask mandates are lifted and people get back to in-person gatherings, health experts are seeing a rise in common illnesses like colds and other viruses.
Augusta Health announced that as of Monday they have passed 80,000 doses given. Fully vaccinated at Augusta Health Clinics is approaching 42,000 community members.
We’ve heard a lot about the coronavirus vaccine, but there are others that prevent what can be deadly health issues. Unfortunately, the pandemic has gotten in the way of many people staying up to date.
Charlottesville and Albemarle County have high coronavirus vaccination rates, but as the Fourth of July approaches and the Delta variant surges, experts say you may want to keep your mask handy.
