UVA Health Expands Care and Research

U.Va. Health’s groundbreaking Ehlers-Danlos Center, one of just 15 nationwide, is already overwhelmed with a 3,000-patient waitlist, driving demand for specialized care and research — while the system expands community-based programs like home healthcare and paramedicine to reach patients where they live. Despite a budget overage in pharmaceuticals, the Medical Center ended FY26 with a profit and is preparing for FY27 with strategic cuts and targeted investments in medical and nursing schools. The board also greenlit a new marketing push and patient safety initiatives, signaling a bold push to become a national leader in both rare disease care and accessible, integrated health delivery. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40d2934c4e25214d