Finding Friends and Celebrating Survivorship at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute

We often find patients form friend groups while being treated at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. They meet during luncheons at the institute or while…

Considerations From Experts This Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a trending topic among researchers has been the relationship between social media and mental health. Research has…

When Bill Collapses During Bike Ride, UF Health CF Physician Is There

Every year, thousands of people from The Villages and the surrounding region are brought to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at UF Health Spanish Plaines…

The Time Is Now: Mary’s One Shot to Better Health

Authors: Maggie Dungey and Madelyne Egan Obesity is a complex disease and one that many people struggle with. More than one-third of adults in the United…

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: One Woman’s Journey to Improved Quality of Life

Linda Butcher loves traveling, gardening, attending Florida Gators sporting events and shamelessly spoiling her four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.…

Ensuring a Safe and Fun Halloween

Fall is in the air, which means that Halloween is just around the corner. This celebration of spooks and hallows is a favorite of all ages. Here are a few…

Karen Finally Finds a Way Past Pancreatic Cancer at UF Health

When Karen Weatherman thought she was out of options in her fight against advanced pancreatic cancer, a treatment newly available at UF Health came to her…

Common Pregnancy Symptoms to Expect During Each Trimester

“Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all and wonder who in the world you will turn out to be.” — Carrie Fisher…

Breastfeeding Month: The challenges and opportunities of black breastfeeding

As National Breastfeeding Month draws to a close, UF Health and community partners are taking time to recognize important goals for improving breastfeeding…

Breastfeeding and COVID-19: Here’s what we know now

Many parents have concerns as to whether it’s safe to breastfeed their child while having COVID-19, and many are wondering if it’s safe to do so while…

Be Safe in the Sun: How to Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer and Other Solar-Related Conditions

The school year has begun, which in many parts of the country signals that fall and cooler temperatures are right around the corner. However, in Florida, the…

National Breastfeeding Month: What does our Baby-Friendly designation mean?

UF Health Shands Hospital has been a Baby-Friendly designated facility since 2015, but what does this mean? This national distinction for breastfeeding support…