UVA Children's Fitness Clinic

11/05/2025

Struggling with impulse buys at the grocery store? Try these 6 tips for heart-healthy shopping.

11/03/2025

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency and often requires hospitalization. Left untreated, it can cause women to kill themselves or their babies.

Although experts consider postpartum psychosis to be one of the most easily identified mental illnesses among women, it's not recognized in two key resources used for medical treatment and billing. An international panel of leading women's mental health experts, including UVA Health's Jennifer Payne, MD, wants to change that.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nuTUFv

11/02/2025

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Angie Collins, RT(R)(M), is celebrating her 35th anniversary working at UVA Health — 31 one of them as a mammography technologist for the Breast Care Center. Angie worked during her pregnancy in the 1990s.

Now that baby, Kelsie Shifflett, RT(R)(M)(BS), is working at the Breast Care Center while pregnant with her first child, Reese – just like her mother did with her!

💕 Read Angie and Kelsie's full Connect feature at https://bit.ly/4hIfPrO

10/31/2025

No one sends you a warning for perimenopause — one day your body just decides it’s time for a plot twist. 🙃

Your cycle skips a beat. Nights heat up. Sleep goes on strike. Moods take a joyride. And your brain? Foggy, with a chance of tears.

It’s not you losing control — it’s your hormones changing. And it’s completely normal.

The good news? You’re far from alone. UVA Health’s midlife experts understand every twist in the story and are here to help you navigate this next chapter with care and confidence. 🧡

📍 Learn more about how to manage perimenopause with UVA Health: https://bit.ly/48WCVbM

10/30/2025

Justine was just 35 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The treatment was "really, really hard," but she was grateful for her supportive care team at UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center.

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

Live in southwest Virginia? The Southwest Virginia Cancer Advisory Board, led by UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking input from local cancer survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and others passionate about improving cancer outcomes.

📣 Find out how you can help: https://bit.ly/4oGm0P1

10/27/2025

More than 11 million people around the world are living with Parkinson’s disease, and the condition is the fastest growing age-related neurological disease. Parkinson’s causes tremor – uncontrollable shaking – as well as stiffness, slowness and difficulty moving. Despite decades of research, no way has been found to stop this nerve degeneration.

This week, a New Drug Application (NDA) has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the first novel treatment for Parkinson’s disease in more than half a century. Tavapadon's potential as a new treatment for Parkinson’s and other disorders was pioneered by School of Medicine at the University of Virginia Professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience Richard B. Mailman, PhD.

💊 Learn more at https://bit.ly/4ojbA8A

10/25/2025

Girls, check your girls. 🎀💗

It’s easy to get caught up in everything else going on — but taking a few minutes each month to check in with yourself can make a real difference.

A self-check doesn’t have to be complicated. Once a month, around the same time, take a quiet moment in front of a mirror or while you’re in the shower. Notice how things look and feel. Move your fingertips gently across your breast tissue and underarms. You’re simply getting familiar with what’s normal for you so that you can spot any changes over time.

If you ever notice something that feels new — maybe a small lump, a change in texture, or tenderness — don’t wait or overthink it. Reach out to your doctor or schedule a visit with our Breast Cancer Center in Charlottesville.

And if you’re due for your regular mammogram, let this be your reminder to book it today. A few minutes of awareness each month adds up to long-term peace of mind. 💭

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oFZnun

10/23/2025

At age 38, Megan learned she may be at high risk for breast cancer based on her family history. She turned to UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, where genetic counselor Martha Thomas helped her better understand her risk and develop a plan for regular screening. Now, Megan's confident that if she does develop cancer in her 40s, she'll catch it earlier, when it's easy to treat.

🔗 Learn more about our genetic counseling: https://bit.ly/4nnnlt8

02/22/2024

Hey Fitness Clinic kiddos! Don’t forget to come join us this Saturday to play. Please use the QR code to pre-register. Parent/guardian must accompany.

02/01/2024

Check out what’s fresh to add to your plate this month!

Happy February! What's in season this month in Virginia?

07/06/2023

What is in-season this July in Virginia? This month brings a variety of in-season produce items to enjoy. Keep an eye out at your local market for these ingredients! If you and in-season, you will find these items for the lowest cost with the highest nutritional value and freshness.

05/01/2023

Happy May! Add some of these delicious fresh produce items to your grocery list this month!

10/24/2022

Can you believe Halloween is in one week? Check out this list of ideas for a healthy and fun night of trick or treating!

Halloween is just around the corner, and with preparation, there’s no need to be spooked by your children’s candy consumption this year.

09/26/2022

Welcome Fall! Everyone loves soup as the seasons begin to change. Here are 10 different recipes that will keep you warm while getting in a variety of nutrients!

IF YOU ARE NOT SOUPING, THEN WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Soup…warm, cozy, delicious soup. This hot and steamy comfort food classic is often top of mind during the cold months for filling up and warming up. The most wholesome, nutrient-dense soups are those that use a basic broth or stock, a lean protein s...

06/06/2022

Are your kids growing tired of their current snacks? Check out this list for fun and creative snack ideas to revamp snack time!

05/09/2022

Curious about what fruits and vegetables are in season this Spring and Summer? Check out this seasonal food guide! Buying seasonal produce is good for your wallet and your health! Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables gives you the benefit of different vitamins and minerals your body needs!

03/21/2022

Spring has Sprung! Happy Spring! Try to eat like the Rainbow. Eating a variety of colors is beautiful, fun and provides your body with the different nutrients it needs!

Why are there so many songs about rainbows? Because they're amazing and beautiful—not just in the sky, but also on the dining table! "Eating a rainbow" helps your body get a complete range of nutrients.

03/14/2022

Get ready. Get set. Get Green. Saint Patrick’s Day is around the corner. Explore these fun, holiday inspired recipes!

Fun holiday food doesn't have to be full of food coloring and sugar. We have 20 Fun and Healthy food ideas to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

12/08/2021

For every hour⏰of sedentary activity, get up and move for at least 10 minutes.
🏃‍♀️It will boost your mood, help you concentrate, and help keep your body healthy.🙂

11/03/2021

Courtney has been a very dedicated Children's Fitness Clinic volunteer for 4 years. We are so proud of you Courtney!🧡💙

Courtney Duckworth isn't letting Type 1 diabetes stop her from running marathons all across the country, and eventually the world.