UVA Breastfeeding Medicine Program

09/29/2025

We anticipate that this road closure will create traffic delays for patients traveling to University Medical Center or our clinics on Fontaine Avenue and Ivy Road. Please plan additional travel time.

** UPDATE 7 PM **

At this time, the U.S. 29/250 Bypass has reopened between Route 654 (Barracks Road) and U.S. 250 Business (Ivy Road). The Old Ivy Road bridge is closed to through traffic.

** UPDATE 4:30 PM **

All lanes of US 29/250 bypass are closed between US 250 Bus. (Ivy Rd) and Rt 654 (Barracks Rd) due to a hit-and-run crash under R601 (Old Ivy Rd) bridge. I-64 exit 118B to US 29/250 bypass NB also closed. This will be an extended closure. Continue to avoid the area.

** Traffic Alert **

Old Ivy Road, in the vicinity of the ramp from U.S. 29, is closed in both directions due to a vehicle crash. In addition, the bypass northbound and southbound is closed while crews evaluate the structural integrity of the bridge.

Use an alternate route and expect delays traveling through this area.

09/29/2025

At this time, based on FDA guidance, a prescription is required to get a COVID-19 vaccine for some patients. To get a prescription, you can schedule an appointment with your primary care provider to check your risk of severe COVID-19 complications.

💉 Get the most up-to-date eligibility requirements at https://bit.ly/3KswiDN

09/29/2025

The FDA is considering approval of the drug leucovorin to treat children with cerebral folate deficiency and symptoms of autism. Researcher Kevin Pelphrey and developmental behavioral pediatrician Beth Ellen Davis spoke with UVA Today about leucovorin and what both patients and parents should know about the drug.

🧠 Read their insights: https://bit.ly/46DkIgr

09/27/2025

Allie Redshaw lost her hand in a freak accident while she was working as a chef in a Charlottesville restaurant. She had just found out she was pregnant.

The months afterward were really hard. But Allie credits her orthopedic surgeon, Bobby Chhabra, MD and her home health and physical therapy teams for ensuring that she and her daughter didn't just survive, they thrived. After her daughter was born, Allie got her yoga teacher certification, began adaptive rock climbing, and is starting a nonprofit with two other amputees.

🧗‍♀️ Read her story: https://bit.ly/46w8q9u

09/24/2025

09/21/2025

Working from home used to feel like a snow day. Rare, but when you had a chance to sit in the comfort of your house, it was a treat. Since the pandemic, more people are now enjoying a home office — either full-time or on a hybrid schedule.

But sometimes the comfort of home isn’t the best for working. It can cause aches and pains you didn’t notice before. Prolonged sitting at a computer increases your risk of musculoskeletal and nerve pain.

💼 We asked physical therapist Stacy Hite to explain why working from home is causing issues and how to prevent injuries: https://bit.ly/4niR8nP

09/19/2025

500+ UVA Health team members spent Wednesday participating in the United Way Day of Caring. They completed dozens of community service projects, including clearing brush, painting rooms, and writing supportive notes to deployed service members. Thank you to the United Way of Greater Charlottesville for organizing this incredible annual event!

09/18/2025

In Northern Virginia and surrounding regions, there are now two UVA Health clinical trials available. One is looking at a decision-making aid for breast cancer patients, and the other involves a potential treatment for kidney stones.

Learn more about the trials and our new network: https://bit.ly/3VqpBEv

09/17/2025

A free six-week online program to help central Virginia residents quit smoking and ni****ne use will begin Sept. 24.

The program is sponsored by the To***co Free Community Coalition and is open to residents of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties.

🚭 Learn how to register at https://bit.ly/4nwnOtn

09/16/2025

A large, international clinical trial has found that an investigational drug significantly reduces hot flashes and night sweats for post-menopausal women.

Recipients of elinzanetant saw a more than 73% reduction in the frequency and severity of “vasomotor symptoms” – hot flashes and night sweats – by the third month. The trial also found secondary benefits like a reduction in sleep disturbances and overall improvements in reported quality of life.

😰 Learn more at https://bit.ly/4n2UY41

09/16/2025

Many of us hit middle age and start to notice changes. Our joints ache, our energy levels take a dive, and we take extra notice when we leave our credit card at home or forget the name of a friend’s cat. To a certain extent, we’re aware that aging will happen. But we don’t always know what’s normal wear and tear vs. a sign of serious disease.

So, we wonder: is this forgetfulness a sign of aging or the start of dementia?

💭 We spoke to expert geriatrician Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD to break down what’s normal and what’s not: https://bit.ly/4mgyMm3