A Big Move for a Bigger Reason

Natalie Mangum was married to her husband, Mike, for five years when he woke up one day and said, “I want to move to Florida.” The idea of a cross-country move…

Physician hopes better health blossoms from new plant-based menu at UF Health Shands

December 7, 2018

Growing up with meat and potatoes always on his plate, Robert Capozzi never had much use for a plant-based diet. However, his physician, Monica Aggarwal, M.D.,…

Know the Signs of a Food Allergy

May 13 starts Food and Allergy Awareness week, recognizing the 15 million Americans who are affected by food allergies. Such allergies happen when the body…

Acid Reflux Ties to Esophageal Cancer

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, may have links to esophageal cancer. GERD is a condition in which stomach acid leaks into your esophagus, or food…

UF awarded $14.9 million Pentagon grant to study nonobstructive coronary heart disease in women

October 16, 2017

The Department of Defense has awarded a $14.9 million grant to the University of Florida to study a type of heart disease that disproportionately affects…

Innovation in Cardiovascular Surgery for Mitral Valve Disease

March 2, 2017

Robert Kuemmerlein suffered from progressively worsening shortness of breath, even when engaged in simple activities like walking to the mailbox or going up a…

The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2016 Part 2

January 27, 2017

Part 2 of our “Year in Review” focuses on the hospitals, research institutes and centers that are part of the UF Health family: UF Health Cancer Center UF…

UF Health Jacksonville First in Florida to Receive Top Chest Pain Center Accreditation

June 2, 2016

Hospital honored for most advanced cardiac care in region UF Health Jacksonville has been awarded the top recognition for heart disease care, becoming the only…

Go Red for your heart on National Wear Red Day with UF Health

Every February, UF Health participates in the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day campaign, promoting awareness and prevention of heart disease…

Shawnna Curtis

Shawnna Curtis’ scar is a tiny reminder that she is still alive. We see it as proof that she’s like no one else. Shawnna was a trauma nurse when a heart attack…