Are You at Risk of a Hernia?

Almost everyone has heard of a hernia, but few understand its potential risks. Over five million people in the United States will suffer from a hernia, yet…

Easing the Burn: Erin Finds GERD Relief at UF Health

Erin woke up and felt a sunburn in her throat. However, the source of her discomfort was not visible and had little to do with the beating Florida sun. Still,…

UF Health designated Center of Excellence for rare inherited condition involving blood vessels

June 28, 2022

The nosebleeds started in elementary school for Bernadette Guthrie as she furtively dabbed her nose with a tissue lest any classmate notice. “You certainly…

UF Health to resume elective surgeries, procedures on Monday

May 1, 2020

University of Florida Health is resuming all elective inpatient and outpatient surgeries and procedures at all its locations Monday, recognizing the urgency of…

UF Health Shands names Duval to leadership team

November 25, 2019

Kathy Duval, M.B.A., M.S., ACHE, has been named associate vice president for Operations at UF Health Shands. In her new role, Duval will have executive…

University of Florida Health Leads U.S. in Third-Space Endoscopy

University of Florida Health is a national leader in the use of third-space endoscopy, an approach that allows gastroenterologists to tunnel within the…

Is an anesthesiologist needed for routine colonoscopies? Maybe not.

August 29, 2018

For many Americans, the prospect of a colonoscopy is unnerving and patients often find comfort knowing sedation will make the procedure as simple as a brief…

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…

Finding the Root of the Problem

Ask Ethan Church what he’s passionate about and the answer may seem unusual for a 17-year-old: forestry and soil science. A first-degree black belt assistant…

Sometimes You Need a Team of People to Cheer You to Victory

Two years ago, Barbara Adams, 46, discovered how important the support of the right team could be. She was volunteering at the local YMCA, playing kickball…