In brief
Medical directives Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital President Rita Bunch is stepping down on September 13. Bunch has served as division president for the hospital since January 2022, and will be […]
On a roll: Health department begins vaccinating non-hospital health care workers
The local vaccine rollout process continues. About a month after the first coronavirus vaccines were shipped to hospitals across the country, Charlottesville’s frontline health care employees who work outside of […]
A shot in the arm: Vaccine distribution begins for local hospital workers
Last Tuesday, UVA hospital’s ICU director Taison Bell became one of the first people in Charlottesville to receive the newly approved coronavirus vaccine. It was a moment of “mixed emotions,” […]
Ground zero: Local hospitals, health department prepare for coronavirus spike
In just a matter of days, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Thomas Jefferson Health District has jumped from one to 16, including four in […]
“We all have a role to play”: More and more businesses take steps to go green
More and more local businesses and nonprofits are looking for ways to operate sustainably. While not everyone is familiar with the “triple bottom line” approach (gauging success by three rubrics: […]
Bad lights: Glaring illumination mars night sky
On a night with a full moon, Rick Barnett can see pretty clearly outside his Belmont house. The problem is, he can also see clearly on moonless nights—thanks to an […]
Secret services: Why is it so hard to find out what your doctor’s visit will cost?
When you buy a house or a car, you know how much it’s going to cost. That’s not necessarily the case when you go see a doctor, especially if you […]
Morbidity rates: Optima’s health insurance premium calculations challenged
In November, Sara Stovall was grappling with a health insurance premium that had skyrocketed from $940 a month to $3,000 for her family of four in the Charlottesville market, […]
LIVING Picks: December 6-12
FAMILY Virginia Glee Club Christmas concert Saturday, December 9 The UVA Glee Club performs seasonal favorites with plenty of opportunities for the audience to sing along. $5-15, 8-10pm. First Presbyterian […]