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The new program, launched in April, aims to prevent re-injury and provide support to victims of community violence.
Sarah Steely of No Kid Hungry Virginia says that food insecurity is getting worse in the state, can actively damage the long-term health of children, and shows two unique ways to combat it.
The Brooks Family YMCA and Planet Fitness offer free memberships for teenagers while school is out of session.
The 11th-annual two-day event, a partnership with the Charlottesville Media Group, was held Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing in donations to help support UVA Health Children’s mission.
Courtney Jones donated a portion of her liver to an infant, Rhett Powell, last December.
Thea Bertola and Cindy Smith were part of a large contingent of Charlottesville residents who won medals at the U.S. Open in Naples, Fla.
Advances in medical care have helped people with serious intellectual and developmental disabilities live longer lives. The work of organizations like the Arc of the Piedmont, has helped make those lives fuller.
Charlottesville resident Laura Buller was among those featured on the call.
National Poison Prevention Awareness Week runs through March 21.
Wednesday afternoon, 12 children who battled critical illness got the chance to spend time with the UVA baseball team, part of an event put on by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Virginia and Cav Futures.