Successful spine surgery has patient living pain free

Sharon Meeks has spent her life taking care of her family. She and her husband were married for 55 years. They raised three children and worked hard on their…

Innovative surgical technique has one fortunate patient hitting the high notes

She waited. She wondered. She worried. Then, she listened carefully as he said her name. “Therese.” Four days after having a major stroke, Michael Markowitz…

UF neurologist honored as a White House Champion of Change

University of Florida neurologist Michael Okun, M.D., has been named one of eight to be honored by the White House as a Champion of Change for Parkinson’s…

UF Health among top hospitals with new national comprehensive stroke center certification

The University of Florida Health Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center has earned national comprehensive stroke center certification from The Joint Commission.…

Stroke Center recognized for excellence

UF Health Shands Hospital received the American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus” Performance Achievement Award, presented by…

Rehab for brain injuries helps patient recover

Charlie LaFever survived several tours overseas while in the U.S. Army — but one night, back in the States, he suffered an injury that changed his life…

Seniors with Alzheimer’s paint works of art for auction

Seniors at Al’z Place spent a week creating art work through the Art Without Boundaries program, and now the community will have a chance to bid for the…

UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Program helps patients forget about pain for a while

The ancient connection between art and medicine dates back hundreds of years. In fact, the two disciplines were once one and the same. While they are separate…

Doctors and Staff Train Together to Make History

Six days after undergoing open-heart surgery to receive a permanent left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, Alan Oelschlager suffered a stroke. From that day…

Young Lupus patient highlights invisible symptoms of disease

After a 14-week hospital stay last summer, Adaobi Ugochukwu said the social and psychological effects of living as a young adult with lupus engulfed her.…

Little horses make a big difference in patients’ recovery

They’re small and cute with fuzzy manes and click-clacking hooves, but perhaps most importantly, miniature horses are now helping patients recover from…

UF physician recommends against marijuana as first choice for pain relief

With marijuana use becoming legal in more states, researchers at the University of Florida and their colleagues advise caution for clinicians contemplating…