Craig Kent
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Craig Kent, MD: Healthcare leader, researcher & educator. Former CEO of UVA Health. Transforming care, expanding access, inspiring the next generation.
Charlottesville, VA
Joined September 2018
Proud to celebrate Jason Lineen for earning this well-deserved recognition from @BeckersHR! His leadership and vision are shaping the future of UVA Health. https://t.co/9hfW8yaIoa
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Thank you to the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation for their generous $2 million gift to enhance the mother-baby unit at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, directly supporting the needs of families in this growing community. Learn about: https://t.co/xA2qHQRFXG
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Congratulations to #UVAHealth Orthopedics for being named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs. This is a well-deserved recognition for this program!
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UVA Health Orthopedics has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs.
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Thrilled to see this Spark Innovation idea brought to life. Our new #UVAHealth Team Member Gym is a free, badge-accessible space with strength training and cardio equipment, a stretching area, and bathrooms with showers. Open 5 a.m.-9 p.m. M–F. Read more: https://t.co/9zySKpamf9
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#UVAHealth's Dr. Sameer Bajikar has uncovered early brain changes in Rett syndrome, a condition affecting young girls. These findings could lead to safer gene therapies and offers new hope for life-changing treatments!
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New findings about Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, life-shortening developmental disorder.
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Congratulations to Dr. Neeral Shah, one of 12 recipients of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia’s 2025 Outstanding Faculty Awards for faculty. He has advanced liver disease care, shaped medical education, and inspired patients and students.
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UVA Health’s Neeral Shah, MD, is one of 12 recipients of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia’s 2025 Outstanding Faculty Awards.
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Thrilled to share that #UVAHealth Children’s has opened a new Children's Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health Clinic, which reflects our commitment to expanding access to vital services for children in our region. Learn more: https://t.co/Gg7Y0UbDrR
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Grateful for the opportunity to recently meet with leaders and team members in our OB-GYN clinic at the #UVAHealth Battle Building. Conversations like these remind me of the immense talent and dedication across our team!
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Yesterday, we said goodbye to Dr. Mark Shaffrey, our Chair of Neurosurgery at UVA. Mark embodied hope, compassion, and leadership, saving lives, and advancing care with unwavering dedication. His impact on UVA Health and beyond will never be forgotten.
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View Dr. Mark E. Shaffrey's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
It is with great sadness that we relay the passing of Dr. Mark Edwin Shaffrey, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Shaffrey’s visionary leadership and dedication to advancing neurosurgery have left an indelible mark on healthcare nationwide. He will be missed enormously.
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For 17 years, the auction of wreaths created by @uvahealthnews employees and the UVA community has helped cancer patients overcome financial barriers to treatment, including meals, transportation and lodging. #GoHoos
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Now in its 17th year, the sale is expanding to include items and services from local businesses and UVA teams.
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Today and every day, I am grateful for the 18,000 UVA Health team members who transform health and inspire hope for our patients. Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Proud of the work being done by our team members at @UVACancerCenter who are collaborating with @ACCCBuzz and Buchanan General Hospital to make getting screened for lung cancer easier for residents of rural Virginia and West Virginia. Learn more: https://t.co/leDfW8frt7
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So privileged to have recently joined UVA Health's first annual Stem Cell Transplant Patient Reunion, where our providers reunited with patients. I am so grateful for Dr. Karen Ballen and the cancer team for their dedication to these patients and for saving lives! #UVAHealth
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I recently visited UVA Health's new Employee Primary Care clinic and was so impressed with the work this team has accomplished since opening earlier this year. Learn more about the clinic: https://t.co/wcZAQpnNEH
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Today, we unveiled Dr. Vivian Pinn's portrait in Pinn Hall, named to honor her trailblazing work in medicine and science. Her leadership in medical education and advocacy for diversity and gender equity in the field paved the way for countless others. @UVAMedAlum
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Always great to have my daughter Alycia join my weekend ride! She is visiting from Ohio where she attends vet school. Happy to share a few miles together on a beautiful Virginia day.
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Recently enjoyed visiting a exceptional care team within #UVAHealth University Medical Center acute care unit and could not be more proud. Their quality metrics are remarkable, and they genuinely care for our patients. Congrats on making such a positive impact on those we serve!
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So excited to share that UVA Health Children's has been ranked #1 in Virginia — for the fourth consecutive year. Our pediatric care team is exceptional and is so deserving of this recognition. #UVAHealth #pediatrics
Proud to share that @usnewshealth named #UVAHealth Children’s the No. 1 children’s hospital in VA for the 4th year! The 2024-25 “Best Children’s Hospitals” guide also ranks 8 of our specialties among the top 50 nationally. Learn more: https://t.co/pNAZPTsGZ5
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Congratulations to all of those who make the UVA School of Nursing so incredible. This is a well-deserved recognition! #UVAHealth
According to the latest @USNewsEducation Best Colleges Guide rankings, #UVA's School of Nursing's BSN program is the no. 8 public program among the nearly 1,000 accredited U.S. nursing schools that offer a BSN. #NursingSchool 🎓 Read more: https://t.co/qEnjVKXIi5
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#UVAHealth employs nurse navigators to help patients organize their healthcare needs. Now, we’re taking the program a step further and rolling out new features that offer customized support for each cancer type. #MedX Learn more at: https://t.co/Pu68SOixn2
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