Former UF Professor Reaches A New Peak in Health After Hidden Brain Condition

A decade ago, David Whitney accomplished his goal of 50 marathons by the age of 50. He had climbed to the highest point in the contiguous U.S. (the…

Steve Took a Chance on a New Treatment, Now He’s Cancer-Free

There seemed to be no more wiggle room — the walls were closing in on Steve Hurm. Five years of fighting prostate cancer only felt like delaying the inevitable…

Seconds That Matter: How the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Saved Lara’s Life

First things first: Wake up and open all the blinds. This was Lara Mehta’s morning routine. However, on one particular morning in August 2024, it felt…

Dave’s 12-Year Test of Strength

On a Friday in November 2011, 67-year-old Dave Hwalek noticed blood in his urine, which prompted him to schedule a doctor’s appointment. He remembers watching…

UF Health researcher finds potential treatment for lost sense of smell

April 8, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The idea seemed, at first blush, preposterous. “I don’t know anyone spraying vitamin D up a patient’s nose,” said Jennifer Mulligan, Ph.D.,…

UF Health Mobile Stroke Program provides faster stroke care to rural counties

February 4, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With stroke, every minute counts to prevent death or limit severe disability. Now, new data show that UF Health’s approach of sending a…

Physician Spotlight: A Passion for Lung Cancer Care, From Prevention to Survivorship

Devika Das, MD, was fascinated with medicine growing up. She used that passion to propel her through medical school in India. However, it wasn’t until her…

Danny's Double-Lung Transplant at UF Health

Imagine having the opportunity to save someone’s life by making a simple decision. In 2021, Danny Sams faced the harsh reality of pulmonary fibrosis, a lung…

How Carly Spoto Turned a Heartbreaking Diagnosis Into a Lifesaving Journey of Dedication

Carly Spoto, financial specialist at UF Health Family Medicine – Old Town, had a mother who was presumably a healthy mom of six when her life was unexpectedly…

UF Health Traumatic Brain Injury Expertise Used on Frontlines in Ukraine

Bang. It was just one gunshot among the countless being fired nearly 6,000 miles away, but the impact of the resulting wound would soon reverberate all the way…