Has your wallet felt the extra squeeze at the gas pumps lately? Well, brace yourselves, because prices haven’t stopped climbing yet. To remedy driving frustrations, U.Va.’s Health System has set up an online “Ride Board” where people can sign up to car pool to work. By entering your address and your destination, as well as your driving preference and frequency, you can be included in the database with other participants in your area. Full story.

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A nurse’s work is never done. As collaborators, they work with patients and families, physicians and other staff members to provide the best possible care and satisfaction. And U.Va.’s Professional Nursing Staff Organization is emphasizing how critical their role is in the delivery of high-quality care. “Our goal is to improve the work life of nurses so that they can focus more fully on meeting patient needs,” said Beth Dierdorf, the organization’s president. Full story.

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