Volunteer effort: UVA Medical Center denies ex-offender’s application


Julius Henry poses for a portrait outside of the volunteer services office in the main wing of the UVA Health Center early Friday morning, February 12, 2016. Henry received cancer treatment later that morning and is speaking out to raise awareness of the Medical Center’s policies on disallowing volunteers with a criminal record after being rejected by volunteer services. Photo by Ryan Jones

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