At UVA Medical Center, we care for the sickest patients, many of whom are often most sensitive to developing complications because they are so severely ill.
Category: Update (Page 19)
In the spirit of Halloween and sharing treats, I've recently made several informal visits to units around the Medical Center in the evenings with a snack cart in tow, all stacked to the brim with fruit, nuts, and sweets.
Most of the time, we breathe without thinking about it, not fully appreciating the effort our lungs make to expand and contract. But for our respiratory therapists — whose expertise in helping patients with an impaired ability to breathe has made them essential in responding to the demands of the pandemic — breathing freely is not something to take for granted.
As the back-to-school season is in full swing across the country, it is a good time to address some of the questions and concerns that many parents have regarding the current state of COVID-19, the highly infectious Delta variant, and review key safety measures that parents can take to help protect children during the school year.
The past year and a half have been stressful for all of us at UVA Health, and it's been hard at times to stay positive with all that's going on in the world and our community. That's why I genuinely believe it's never been more important to find ways to seek and live a joyful life.
UVA Medical Center is committing more than $30 million this fiscal year to improve our compensation. This is significant progress, but please know, we're just getting started.
Every day at UVA Health, I see our team members' sacrifice, steadfast dedication, support of one another, our patients and families, and our broader community. And that extends well beyond our hospitals and clinics, too. Last week's 30th annual United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring is a perfect example.
Each month, I post a short video sharing important information I'd like for you to know and that I think will make a difference in your work here at UVA Health. This month, I'm sharing an excerpt of my comments from our recent town hall talking about our current COVID-19 response planning process as we experience an increase in cases due to the delta variant.
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine with me: It's 2030, and you see a headline in a major news outlet about UVA Health. What would you most like it to read?
The important step to require all UVA Health team members to be vaccinated is not one we took lightly.