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05/16/2025

There is currently an outbreak of measles in mostly unvaccinated people across multiple states, including at least one pediatric patient in Virginia. Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus for which there is no effective treatment . As we have seen in the recent Texas outbreak, this is a disease with a high risk of serious complications, hospitalization, or even death. The only defense against measles is vaccination.
If you suspect you have measles or have been exposed, please DO NOT enter any healthcare facility without first notifying staff so you can be safely triaged.
If you are unsure of your vaccine status please contact our office to schedule a visit for a vaccine booster or bloodwork to check antibody levels.
We attempt to be inclusive of our unvaccinated community members. However we see immunocompromised people, pregnant women and newborns in our office every day--populations at very high risk from measles complications. If you choose to remain (or have your children remain) unvaccinated there will likely come a time in the near future where we will only be able to see you outside of the building or virtually to allow for protection of these vulnerable populations.

People born before 1956 are presumed to have had the measles and be immune. People born from 1957 to 1967 may have had an ineffective vaccine and should come in to have blood work or receive a booster vaccine. If you were born between 1968 and 1989 you likely had one vaccine which is 93% effective. You could consider a booster if you are likely to come in contact with infected/unvaccinated people or are traveling internationally. If you are born after 1989 and were vaccinated as a child you most likely had two vaccines. This is 97% effective and you do not need a booster at this time.

We at WholeHealth believe that vaccines are the best defense against any disease. We will remain vigilant to and proactive against any disease spread in our community.
Find more measles information at HealthyChildren.org.
More information:
~ What to Know During a Measles Outbreak: FAQ, from UVA Health
~ Vitamin A Can't Prevent the Measles, from UVA Health
~ Measles: Separating fact from fiction, from Sentara Hospital
Also please review this PDF from The Unbiased Science Podcast for more detailed information about measles immunity (a special thank you to for their generous share of their slides).

03/21/2025

We would like to welcome Genny Dalton, FNP-C, to our clinical team. Genny recently moved to Charlottesville from Austin, Texas, and has been enjoying and exploring her new community here in Charlottesville. She earned her BA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008 but discovered her true passion for healthcare while pursuing her BSN at Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 2014. With experience in a variety of critical care settings, she went on to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, earning her Master’s in Nursing from UT Austin in 2023. Genny is passionate about evidence-based medicine, preventive care, and building strong relationships with patients. Outside of work, Genny enjoys cooking, reading mystery novels, and hot yoga. Genny will begin seeing patients the week of April 14th, 2025.

12/13/2024

A nice group photo of our clinical team. From left to right: Bridget Diakun, FNP-C, Dr. Kaitlyn Beisecker-Levin, Maribeth Simmons-Selking, FNP-C, Dr. Sarah Lewis, and Dr. Nicole Jensen.

12/13/2024

We have an important message for our Medicare patients. Effective January 1, 2025, Medicare will no longer cover virtual or telehealth appointments. This provision expired with the public health emergency under Covid. We suggest that you contact your U.S Representative and Senator to request that this be changed.

11/11/2024

We all know that it’s important to control your , but the focus tends to be on the so-called “ ” or cholesterol. For most folks, their “ ” or HDL cholesterol, isn’t part of the equation — but a new study suggests that’s not exactly right.

A new study suggests you may want to pay better attention to your HDL cholesterol — but not for the reason you might think.

11/10/2024

We're sure you know that we have vaccinations for kids in our office, but did you know we also offer adult immunizations as well? Whether it's the flu or COVID, Hepatitis, Tetanus, and more, we can administer that in our office. https://buff.ly/3X250I8

11/09/2024

11/08/2024

Your , which is the in your body, is responsible for a lot. It regulates , like alcohol from your bloodstream, helps in the production of and so much more. But your liver can get damaged and have reduced functioning due to or .

Don't ignore these symptoms.

11/07/2024

Among the people who have , many also experience what is known as a in the days, weeks or months beforehand. So what exactly is a warning stroke? Medically, it’s referred to as a and causes sudden-onset transient symptoms of neurological injury which resolve on their own. These may be similar to what one would consider a stroke, but the only difference is they don’t lead to a permanent .

Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags.

11/06/2024

You might be injured, but we can help! We offer emergency care including laceration repair and basic fracture management in our office. Call or set up an appointment throught the myPrivia app to see us right away! https://buff.ly/3X250I8

11/05/2024

have always been a thing — the and the ’s food safety office release new alerts on a near-daily basis — but they’ve steadily over the past few years. At least one corporate analysis suggests food recalls rose 20% from 2020 to 2023. There have also been more Class I recalls, which carry the highest risk of and . What's is causing this rise in recalled products?

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11/04/2024

Do you find yourself saying yes to everything? Maybe you worry that if you say no, the other person will be mad at you, or you’ll have FOMO later. While these feelings may play out as and , considered , they can indicate the presence of . It’s important to know that’s not a bad thing, but it can be unhelpful.

While these habits may seem like good things, they can be a sign that something deeper is going on.