Health System
The University of Virginia Health System is a nationally renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders, and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases.
Recognized for Excellence
Recognized for excellence by such publications as U.S. News & World Report, Best Doctors in America, America's Top Doctors, Thomson 100 Top Hospitals, and Good Housekeeping, physicians at the U.Va. Health System serve patients from Charlottesville and the surrounding communities, as well as from throughout Virginia and the Southeast.
Since 1998, the Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 hospitals, according to Solucient (formerly HCIA-Sachs Institute), a leading health care information company. Read more.
In December 2007, dozens of University of Virginia physicians were named to the list of "Best Doctors in America" by Best Doctors Inc., the largest number ever for U.Va. In 2007, 160 names made the list. The Best Doctors are selected through a peer nomination process combined with additional research. More than a quarter million doctors are surveyed in the evaluation process to make selections for each list. Read more.
In October 2006, the number of doctors from the University of Virginia Health System selected for inclusion in the annual guide America's Top Doctors™ (sixth edition) totaled 50. Published annually by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., the book recognizes physicians who are considered among the top one percent in the nation in their medical specialties and sub-specialties. Read more.
In November 2007, the University of Virginia Medical Center was selected as an award winner in the 2007 Thomson 100 Top Hospitals®: Cardiovacular Benchmarks for Success Study, 9th Edition. Read more.
In September 2005, the University Health System received national recognition from the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association, accepting an award for creating programs to ease communication between doctors and patients with communication barriers. Read more.
| Patient Care Services | 2007-2008 |
| Beds available | 589 |
| Average daily census | 483 |
| Inpatient admissions | 30,002 (excludes nursery) |
| Average length of stay | 5.89 days (excludes nursery) |
| Outpatient visits | 642,777 |
| Clinic visits of acquired practices | 115,048 |
| Emergency room visits | 61,548 |
The Health System consists of four components:
- The University of Virginia Medical Center is an integrated network of primary and specialty care, offering services ranging from wellness programs and routine checkups to the most technologically advanced care. The Health System includes the 579-bed hospital and numerous clinics on the U.Va. campus, as well as a number of practices throughout Charlottesville and its neighboring counties.
- The University of Virginia School of Medicine, founded in 1825, consistently attracts the nation's brightest students. Ranked sixth among state-assisted medical schools, its faculty is among the most distinguished in the country, attracting $123 million in research grants in 1999-2000. The research advances made by School of Medicine faculty are resulting in new and better therapies for patients, especially in the areas of cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and vaccine development. In the 2007 issue of U.S. News & World Report, U.Va.'s School of Medicine was ranked 25th in research among the nation's medical schools.
- The University of Virginia School of Nursing has earned a national reputation for excellence in education, research, and practice. Ranked among the top public nursing schools in the country, the School of Nursing offers undergraduate, master's level, and doctoral programs.
- The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library offers expert information services in every area of medicine. Open to the public, the library features skilled professionals available to help health care specialists and patients find the latest health news and online information.
Every Level of Care
The U.Va. Health System features a network of more than 600 physicians who provide every level of medical care. Forty-five doctors from the University of Virginia Health System are listed in the 2003 edition of America's Top Doctors. Through Primary Care, patients can choose from a wide variety of physicians and clinic locations to find the high-standard care that meets their needs. Focusing on prevention and wellness, Primary Care physicians work closely with patients to identify risk factors and develop a plan to maximize health.
If an accident or sudden illness occurs, the Emergency Department at U.Va. is a Level I trauma center that provides treatment for all types of medical emergencies, featuring air ambulance service and a chest pain center for rapid diagnosis of heart problems.
If more specialized care is needed, U.Va. offers coordinated treatment through nine centers focused on specific areas: The Cancer Center, The Charles O. Strickler Transplant Center, Children's Medical Center, Digestive Health Center of Excellence, Emergency Medicine, The Heart Center, The Musculoskeletal Service Center, The Neurosciences Service Center, The Psychiatry Service Center and The Women's Place.
For more information on programs and services available at the University of Virginia Health System, call (434) 924-DOCS or toll free (800) 251-3627.