UF Health achieves prestigious OB-GYN ultrasound accreditation
The ultrasound practice of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynecology recently earned three-year accreditation…
Bill Levesque
Science Writer
Bill Levesque joined the UF Health staff in May 2017 as a science writer covering the Institute on Aging and research of faculty physicians in the College of Medicine. He formerly worked as a reporter at Florida’s largest newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times, for nearly 23 years covering a variety of beats, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the military, business news, agriculture and courts. Prior to that, he was a reporter at the Lakeland (Fla.) Ledger, the Providence Journal, United Press International and the Fall River (Mass.) Herald News and has won numerous awards for his work. A native Rhode Islander, Bill is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in journalism.
Stories by Bill
3D Printing of Replacement Talus Bone Potential Boon for Patients
The talus bone, all of two-inches long in adults, packs outsized influence in the mechanics of the foot and ankle. It’s among the human bones with the highest…
UF Health study: Many caregivers unaware of fastpitch softball safety guidelines
Most parents or caregivers of fastpitch softball players are unaware of recommendations to avoid pitcher overuse in a youth sport growing in popularity — and…
UF Health researcher urges updated youth baseball guidelines to prevent pitching injuries
The director of the University of Florida Health Throwing Clinic is urging the nation’s youth baseball community to adopt stricter rules to prevent pitching…
UF Health orthopaedic pioneer honored as pillar of profession
The founding chair of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of orthopaedics has been recognized as a “Pillar of the Orthopaedic…
UF Health OB-GYN residents obtain new minimally invasive surgical certification
Three chief residents in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynecology are among the first in the nation to receive a…
UF College of Medicine research shows AI chatbot flawed when giving urology advice
A popular artificial intelligence chatbot fell short of the standard expected of physicians when tested on common medical questions often posed by patients…
UF Health study finds association between news consumption and COVID-19 precautions
A new University of Florida College of Medicine study reinforces the influence of the news media during a health emergency, showing older adults who spent more…
UF Health Shands Hospital again ranked among elite by U.S. News
University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, a perennial leader in health care in Florida, was again recognized Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report’s Best…
UF Health’s specialty pharmacy expands medications list, accepted insurance
University of Florida Health’s specialty pharmacy recently expanded the list of medications it offers and the number of insurance plans accepted, ensuring…
Patients can get common medications from automated pharmacy kiosks at three UF Health ERs
University of Florida Health emergency patients now can get more than 120 of the most common medications prescribed in the ER from automated pharmacy kiosks…
UF College of Medicine study finds sleep apnea in older adults needs more attention
Obstructive sleep apnea, which can reduce life expectancy and cause significant health problems, often is undiagnosed and unaddressed in adults ages 50 and…
