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Betty Phillps, 90-year-old UVA nurse
UVA
2 days ago
UVA nurse celebrates 90th birthday, 70-year career

Betty Phillips, a nurse at the UVA Health plastic surgery clinic, is still doing what she loves with no plans to retire.

Broadcasters blood drive
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Red Cross declares blood shortage emergency

Distributions to hospitals are currently 3,500 units higher than expected, the organization announced. 

Local Nonprofits
6 days ago
Broadcasters for Blood Drive aims to boost local supply during critical summer months

This year’s event is Monday at Albemarle Square Shopping Center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Close-up of a person smoking a cigarette, ember glowing as it rests near their lips in low light.
Health & Wellness
1 week ago
UVA Health: Cigarette smoking becoming renormalized for Gen Z

The briefing intended to address a growing renormalization of smoking cigarettes among young people, which is a potential threat to the record low rates at which Gen Z is actually consuming the product.

Master Gardners help kids at Orange club set up garden.
Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
Rapidan River Master Gardners help restore garden at Boys & Girls Club

After age and last January’s winter storm damaged the Orange Club’s garden, the Rapidan River Master Gardners and a few local businesses helped create a temporary garden for this summer.

Three people on a campaign stage: a woman with a microphone speaking to a man, while another woman holds a cup, in front of a blue Tom Perrelli for Congress banner.
Virginia Assembly
3 weeks ago
Virginia budget proposal includes funds to offset federal healthcare cuts

The budget sent to Gov. Spanberger has $350 million for Medicaid reserve funds, to help Virginians who have seen their premiums go up, and $200 million to replenish the Commonwealth’s health insurance fund.

Chris Greene Lake
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
For area summer camps, water safety a key focus

The death of a 9-year-old boy last week in Henrico County was a reminder of how important water safety is.

Large group of children posing outdoors in front of a modern building, with a mascot in a helmet at center, cheering and smiling.
Local Nonprofits
3 weeks ago
Camp Holiday Trails puts inclusion at the forefront

The local non-profit celebrates 52 summers of serving children and teens with emotional and medical needs.

Group of people stand behind a table full of gift baskets in a bright hospital lobby, with a UVA Cancer Center sign on the table.
Charlottesville City
3 weeks ago
Winchester Scout donates care packages to UVA Cancer Center patients

Joshua Foster, a Life Scout from Troop 2 in Winchester, sought to give back by gifting the UVA Cancer Center care packages as his mother was a former stem cell transplant patient.

Outdoor blue tennis courts with nets, surrounded by black chain-link fencing and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
Darden Towe Pickleball Courts to open Saturday

The grand opening is set for Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon with brief remarks and pickleball-centered activities planned.

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