Rachel Hirschheimer
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Burn survivor is sharing her story of resilience and gratitude
A Charlottesville mother of two is sharing her story after a tragic accident left 85% of her body burned. → Read More
UVA Health being honored for supporting LGBTQ+ patients, team members
Three UVA Health hospitals are being recognized with the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. → Read More
Former CPD chief suing the city, officials for $10M
Former Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney filed a $10 million federal lawsuit Wednesday, June 15, against the city and 10 individuals. → Read More
UVA Children’s Hospital being recognized throughout Virginia
UVA Children’s Hospital is being recognized throughout the state for providing expectational care to its patients. → Read More
UVA Health 1st in region to use state-of-the-art scanner to detect cancer
UVA Health is using a brand new PET/CT scanner to improve wait times and image quality. → Read More
DMV reminding Virginians to get a REAL ID before May 3, 2023
If you have not received a REAL ID yet, then you may want to add it to your summer to-do list. → Read More
UVA Health doctor weighs in on protein COVID-19 vaccine
A fourth COVID-19 shot is being considered by the Food and Drug Administration. → Read More
UVA: Doctors concerned about suicide attempts among kids by poisoning with OTC medications
New numbers from the University of Virginia shows an increase in suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children as young as 6. → Read More
UVA doctors fighting Tuberculosis around the world
Doctors at the University of Virginia School of Medicine are trying to better understand Tuberculosis in order to treat and prevent the disease. → Read More
UVA Health allergist offers advice during this allergy season
Doctor Michael Nelson, an allergist with UVA Health, says spring brings some of the highest peak pollen counts compared to other times of the year. → Read More
Legal Aid Justice offering advice to people facing eviction
The Virginia Rent Relief Program has announced it will stop taking new applications on May 15. Now, the Legal Aid Justice Center is trying to help people who may be facing eviction. → Read More
UVA sleep treatment helping people with insomnia
If you suffer from insomnia, a new study in Charlottesville may be able to help you get some sleep. → Read More
New saliva COVID-19 test receives Emergency Use Authorization from FDA
A new type of COVID-19 test is hitting the market, and could change how we detect the virus. → Read More
UVA doctors: BA.2 variant fueling COVID-19 spread in Virginia
As COVID-19 cases in the Blue Ridge Health District rise again, doctors with UVA Health say it’s due to a newer variant that’s taking over. → Read More
Sen. Kaine weighing in on issues in Washington, D.C.
There’s a lot of action in Washington, D.C.: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is getting closer to being confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and bills are being introduced to help those suffering from long COVID-19. → Read More
VDOT crews still working to clear debris from January storm
Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are still working every day to clean-up debris from the January 3 storm. → Read More
Crozet-area knitters uniting to support people in Ukraine
A group in Crozet is coming together to use its passion for a purpose. → Read More
Blue Ridge Poison Center receiving more calls for help
The Blue Ridge Poison Center says it’s receiving an increase in calls due to children getting their hands on simple, but dangerous substances. → Read More
Gracie Charlottesville offering free self-defense classes for women
Gracie Charlottesville is offering free self-defense classes for women during the month of March. → Read More
Refugees struggling with the IRC to find housing in Charlottesville
Time is ticking for refugees who have been living out of a Charlottesville hotel for months. They were supposed to be sent to permanent homes after seeking refuge in the United States, but they are not being placed where they want to go through the International Rescue Committee. → Read More