Michael gets his beat back
Michael Jansen, 66, is a tall, lean Midwesterner with a soft Missouri drawl, an easy laugh and kind eyes.
Talal Elmasry
Talal Elmasry - Authors - UF Health
Talal Elmasry, born and raised in Gainesville, is a graduate of UF’s College of Journalism and Communications. He joined UF Health’s marketing team after 15 years in journalism, including a 10-year run at The Gainesville Sun before serving as a researcher for ESPN in Connecticut. This is Talal’s second stint working for the University of Florida as he spent five years as a sports reporter at WRUF, the campus radio station, while earning his degree as a student. Now that he’s back home, Talal is relishing the opportunity to assist health care communications and make a positive impact on the lives of UF Health patients.
Stories by Talal
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…
Powerful Words From COVID-19 Patients
As COVID-19 claimed more lives around the globe, many people waited months for a vaccine to be developed. However, several others were not as ready to be…
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Makes the Difference
Lung cancer has a way of staying hidden and becoming increasingly fatal the longer it does so. There are enormous benefits to shining light on this particular…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Lyda Cuervo Pardo
Since 1988, Americans have observed Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American…
