For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Virginia Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia. The publication's 2020-2021 “Best Hospitals” guide also ranks eight UVA specialties among the best in the nation.
What is special about UVA medical school?
The UVA School of Medicine is well-known for its dedication to research and improvements in primary care. Founded in 1819, it was the nation's tenth medical school. With just over 600 M.D. students and 1,100 full- and part-time faculty members, the faculty-student ratio stands at 1.6 to 1.
What does UVA Health stand for?
The University of Virginia Health System
What type of hospital is UVA?
UVA Health is a world-class academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center, a nationally recognized cancer center, and UVA Children's.
Is UVA a state owned hospital?
UVA Health now has 100% ownership of all the facilities and assets that were formerly part of the joint operating company, including an integrated network of outpatient services and the following hospitals: Culpeper Medical Center.Jul 1, 2021
Is UVA hospital Public or private?
UVA Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked, acute care children's hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is affiliated with the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The hospital features all private rooms that consist of 106 pediatric beds.
Is UVA Health a nonprofit?
Organization zip code Tax code designation Ruling date of organization's tax exempt status
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27103-5614 501(c)(3) 2016-02-01
Is UVA part of Novant Health?
On July 1, 2021, Novant Health UVA Health System became part of UVA Health.
Is UVA a public hospital?
University of Virginia Health System
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Organization
Type
Affiliated university
Is UVA a non profit hospital?
In the case of the UVA Medical Center, a state-owned nonprofit, these stakeholders include patients, physicians, nurses, the University community, state government, insurers and regulators.
What is UVA hospital known for?
UVA Health includes a 612-bed hospital, the UVA School of Medicine, a level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia. UVA is recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Best Doctors in America and America's Top Doctors.
Is UVA a magnet hospital?
University of Virginia Medical Center has again earned Magnet® recognition the highest national honor for nursing practice from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for delivering superior, high-quality and innovative nursing care to patients. Only about 10% of U.S. hospitals have earned Magnet recognition.
How do I contact UVA?
The University's main information number is: (434) 924-0311.
How do you contact a patient?
Call the hospital main number and give the patient's name (and unit and room number if you know it). Ask to be connected to the patient's room. Remember: you may need to keep the call short as the patient may tire easily.