As a Madison County EMS, Garrett answers 911 calls and provides emergency medical care en-route to UVA Emergency Department and other local hospitals. After a news story about the Madison County opioid overdose rate and...
Local Heroes
Spotlight on Jackie Brown, Social Worker
Social workers are on the front lines of the opioid crisis, providing compassionate and skilled social care to patients. Social worker’s role in the UVA Emergency Department “How can I help?” may be the most...
Spotlight on Life Support Learning Center
In fiscal year 2018, Life Support Learning Center (LSLC) provided education to over 8,500 staff from the Medical Center, School of Medicine, University Physicians Group, and community care providers. As a result, class participants have heightened knowledge and...
Spotlight on Schuyler Wong, EMT
Schuyler Wong is a busy guy, doing everything he can to support the Charlottesville community and combat the opioid crisis. He’s an EMS provider, serves on the training committee for the local rescue squad, works...
Spotlight on Dr. Christopher Holstege
Current data demonstrates a marked rise in deaths related to poisoning within the Commonwealth of Virginia. This rise is attributed, in part, to both prescription opioid drugs and to a recent marked increase in heroin...
