UVA Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northridge

07/12/2025

"Being a patient in a hospital is a humbling experience. I was in a foreign environment where I felt my every need depended on the willingness of someone else. Anaiya spent a great deal of time with me, and I felt as if I was her only priority. She helped me to feel human, understood, and 'not alone' — and for that I am extremely grateful!"

's BEE (Being Excellent Everyday) Award is an award dedicated to celebrating the team members who work alongside our nurses delivering expert, compassionate care. 🐝

Today, we're proud to honor Anaiya Roberts, CNA. Anaiya was nominated by a patient for providing emotional care and comfort as they navigated the post-operative healing process. We're incredibly proud to have her on our team!

07/11/2025

UPDATE: We have power back at our Fontaine locations, and we will see patients as scheduled this weekend and on Monday.

Due to a power outage, our clinics at 415, 500, and 545 Ray C. Hunt Drive (Fontaine Research Park) are closed this afternoon. Our team is working to inform and reschedule patients.

View the full list of closures: uvahealth.com/status

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

Neuroendocrine tumors are rare, but the number of people diagnosed with them is rising. That’s likely due, in part, to better testing. Learn more about this type of cancer at https://bit.ly/3IgtWa9.

07/09/2025

Before you throw on your swimsuit, fire up the grill or set out on that hike, make sure you know how to keep yourself – and others – safe and healthy this summer.

University of Virginia talked to UVA School of Nursing associate professor Kathryn Reid for her advice on how to avoid and treat everything from sun blisters to bug bites.

☀️ Check out all of her advice at https://bit.ly/405EI9e

07/08/2025

Scientists found that immune cells called microglia play an essential role in determining how well capillaries deliver blood and nourishment to our brains.

Problems with these microglia could be contributing to failing brain health. Targeting them could help us prevent or reverse diseases like Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and even some cases of Parkinson’s.

🧠 Get more details: https://bit.ly/4nDYUsO

07/07/2025

Joseph Park, MD doesn’t need to see any more replays. The first time the UVA Health Department of Orthopedic Surgery foot and ankle division chief saw Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton fall to the floor in pain during the NBA Finals was more than enough.

“While many people were fascinated by the video clip of his Achilles (tendon) rupturing in slow motion,” Park said, “I am truly unable to watch as I know what these athletes will go through for the next several months.”

🏀 Learn more about what Park had to say to UVA Today about this increasingly-common tear at https://bit.ly/44j9Cxm

07/07/2025

07/06/2025

As people experiment with alcohol alternatives, we’ve seen an explosion of products hit our social media feeds and grocery store shelves. In bright, friendly colors and with fun names, they proclaim their ability to calm, relax, and brighten our moods in all-natural, nonalcoholic ways. But are these mood enhancers truly all that?

🥤 We spoke to registered dietitian Carole Havrila to find out. Check out what she had to say at https://bit.ly/40ghEET

07/04/2025

's BEE (Being Excellent Everyday) Award is an award dedicated to celebrating the team members who work alongside our nurses delivering expert, compassionate care. 🐝

Today, we're proud to honor Lacey Greer, a health unit coordinator with acute cardiology. According to her colleagues, Lacey "operates like an executive assistant to each RN," volunteering to take on tasks as the only non-clinical team member on the unit working weekends. We're incredibly grateful for Lacey's willingness to help ease the burden of her fellow team members and go above and beyond her coordinator responsibilities.

07/04/2025

Newsweek has named nine specialties at University Medical Center and UVA Health Children's to its 2025 lists of America’s Best Specialized Hospitals and America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.

🏆 Find out which specialties got named at https://bit.ly/4lFoZGc

01/19/2024

We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Northridge OBGYN nurses, Sandy Henry. Sandy devoted her career to the care of OBGYN patients, and did so with grace and compassion. She was a beloved member of our team. Our clinic at Northridge will be closed on Monday, January 22nd, so that our clinic providers and staff can attend the memorial services.

Our thoughts are with Sandy’s family and all of those who knew and loved her.

https://www.hillandwood.com/obituaries/Sandra-Cameron-Henry?obId=30432426&fbclid=IwAR2Hd31JangX2v4pRFPPj3L3lwV2eOimYKba7KIRC6KmMpWxfIPEWrypOgs_aem_AY3lmBQcAx9x-6wYg8_wyCxwPs6mJvYh5x-_9jp_GQA9_6RZ3DDoZcIpsvS6tyPiLQg #/obituaryInfo

View Sandra Cameron Henry's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

02/15/2023

01/17/2023

https://www.cbs19news.com/story/48145135/uva-health-had-over-2300-in-the-year-2022

The hospital has seen the number of births climb over the past five years.

05/25/2022

https://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2022/05/23/uva-medical-center-newsweek-best-maternity-hospitals-2022/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_content=news&utm_campaign=womens&fbclid=IwAR38OSJN9ZXc40C_07XPq_h-LVCV16TEc95bb9wRqsdLwV4lKJVow_-d9W4

University of Virginia Medical Center has earned a place on Newsweek’s 2022 list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals.

05/21/2022

https://blog.uvahealth.com/2022/05/19/how-to-get-through-the-baby-formula-shortage/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_content=healthy-balance&utm_campaign=childrens

Use our advice from UVA Health infant feeding experts to make it through the baby formula shortage. Find out what to do if you run out completely.

03/25/2022

It was a beautiful sunrise today on the postpartum unit at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville!

01/10/2022

The power is on at Northridge! The building is warm and we look forward to welcoming our patients back.

01/06/2022

In anticipation of severe weather overnight, all of our OB/Gyn clinics will open at 10 AM tomorrow. Our Northridge office will probably still be closed tomorrow due to ongoing power outage there. We are awaiting final word from authorities. Our staff will contact you about moving or rescheduling appointments. Please stay safe and we will see you soon!

01/05/2022

The power is still out at Northridge Medical Park. Our OB/Gyn staff are working to contact all patients scheduled for today to arrange new appointments. We will offer some appointments in other clinic locations where available. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. We hope everyone is safe and warm.

09/04/2021

Beautiful morning view from the UVA north tower postpartum unit! Four hot air balloons in the distance.

07/27/2021

https://www.nbc29.com/2021/07/27/birth-rates-are-rising-uva-health/

A University of Virginia study finds families in the Charlottesville-area are having more babies this year than expected. This goes against the national trend where births are decreasing.

05/26/2021

https://blog.uvahealth.com/2021/05/11/health-screenings-women-need/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=screeningsad521&fbclid=IwAR2MNyNVTrHS3VB_2dKXD_XiqMXyo1huSNEf6Asgeqq0rZyU-w8r7QdaOQ4_aem_AU69lm7gsap3O7obb6qRSDBVqrgQ15uVs39U_yhpGUnbAeU_bi8YVpHl6xEko1pS64Koidx2bthimKFmuJav1p2uK5uK8ozRB4Rj1Xmeq1AHdpoBAijJYdyoQCHaICDZsGc

The COVID-19 pandemic did more than cancel fun activities. It caused many people to put off doctor visits and ignore routine health screenings.

05/18/2021

Updated UVA Labor and Delivery Visitation Policy!

We are pleased to announce that during labor and birth, each laboring person may have two designated visitors present throughout labor and delivery. After delivery, each person may still have two designated visitors, but with one in the room at a time. We are happy to start the process of welcoming families, friends, doulas and other labor support gradually back to the hospital after many months of pandemic restrictions!

02/11/2021

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/should-pregnant-women-get-the-covid-19-vaccine-some-medical-experts-are-saying-yes

Pregnant women and young children were not included in the original U.S. clinical trials, so there's no safety data available yet – but based on some early research, Dr. Anthony Fauci is saying there have been no red flags seen in the more than 10,000 pregnant women who have received the coronavir...

01/15/2021

Grateful to our own Dr. Doorey for this advice about managing COVID and the COVID vaccine in pregnancy!

https://uvahealth.rev.vbrick.com/ #/videos/2dff03ae-940e-4424-8579-e9242cbf1b3c

09/29/2020

https://youtu.be/zOMSnq9FRtI

Look ahead. Beyond today. And you’ll see a brighter day coming. Filled with moments you can see in your mind and feel in your heart. The moment an umpire yel...

09/29/2020

The Northridge OB/Gyn practice is pleased to welcome Laura Parsons, MD, MPH.

She specializes in the care of women with a wide range of general obstetric, gynecologic, and surgical issues. Her clinical and research interests include pregnancy/birth, gynecologic surgery, improving the quality of healthcare delivery for women, and resident education.

Dr. Parsons was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia, followed by her master’s degree in public health at Emory University. She earned her medical degree from East Tennessee State University, followed by her internship and residency at the University of Virginia.
Her husband, Dr. Andrew Parsons, is an internal medicine hospitalist at the University of Virginia. They enjoy spending time with their young daughter, as well as hiking, dining at local restaurants, and relaxing to live music.