UF Health Physicians Shed Light on the Meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month

We’re approaching the end of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time that Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens…

Walk with Gratitude: Sam’s Story

In January 2021, Sam loaded his wheelchair and himself into his Ford Econoline handicap van and drove the 1,749 miles from Colorado to Florida, hoping to find…

Noah’s heart is back in the game

New parents Debra and Zak Jarabat were overjoyed by the birth of their first child, Noah, a beautiful baby boy born with all his tiny fingers and toes…

Michael gets his beat back

Michael Jansen, 66, is a tall, lean Midwesterner with a soft Missouri drawl, an easy laugh and kind eyes.

Janis and Janet: The Twins Who Tamed Tremor at UF Health

By the time Janet Plum makes the short but taxing trip to serve the coffee, the mug is only half full. What’s missing of the morning brew is dotted on the…

Brain Cancer Awareness Month: Marissa vs. the Worst of the Worst

Marissa Valencia suddenly felt sick. Then, when she tried to speak, nothing that came out made sense. Her friend sitting across the table from her over lunch…

Back From the Brink: How Matt Defied Death

Matt Benavidez can't recall how he ended up crumpled on a crosswalk on the night of Nov. 7, 2020. He has no memory of his motorcycle hitting an SUV or rescue…

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Remembering Ryan: Family gives back to his second home at FRC

Ryan Brown’s adventurous attitude went hand in hand with his lifelong obsession: the crew that would boldly go where no man has gone before. “As a passionate…

“Am I at Risk for Skin Cancer?

Sun protection is essential to skin cancer prevention – about 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers and about 86 percent of melanomas are associated with…

Devine Intervention: Stars Align for Pulmonologist’s Lung Transplant

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the life of the Devine family like they never could've imagined.

UF Health liver transplant program outcomes reach No. 1 in nation

It’s in the organ’s name — you can’t live without a liver. For patients in need of a liver transplant — whether it be from acute or chronic liver failure,…

Join our free seminar to ‘Get the facts about Parkinson’s disease’

Tremors. Slowing of movements. Stiffening of extremities. These can be indications that you have Parkinson’s disease, and what’s important to keep in mind is…