Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in new U.S. News hospital rankings

July 16, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Seven University of Florida Health Shands Hospital medical specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, once again marking UF…

Students Recognized for Developing 'ICUSpeak' App Alongside UF Health and Its Patients

When Freddie Taylor opened his eyes, he was where most people are after intensive surgery: in a hospital bed, being closely monitored by his health care team…

UF College of Veterinary Medicine launches open heart surgery program for dogs

September 27, 2023

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has launched an open heart surgery program for dogs, becoming the only program of its kind in the…

UF Health Shands Hospital again ranked among elite by U.S. News

August 1, 2023

University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, a perennial leader in health care in Florida, was again recognized Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report’s Best…

Gail was told there was no hope for her failing heart

At UF Health, she found a problem-solver in Dr. Thomas Beaver who was up to the challenge.

Michael gets his beat back

Michael Jansen, 66, is a tall, lean Midwesterner with a soft Missouri drawl, an easy laugh and kind eyes.

UF Center for Regenerative Medicine recruiting for trial on potential therapy for autoimmune disorders

August 2, 2022

The University of Florida Center for Regenerative Medicine today announced the launch of a clinical trial to test safe dosages of umbilical cord-derived stem…

UF Health Shands hospitals nationally ranked in 10 adult, pediatric medical specialties

July 26, 2022

University of Florida Health Shands Hospital once again has the most nationally recognized adult and pediatric specialties among Florida hospitals ranked by…

American Heart Month: Fall in love with cardiovascular health

Let’s talk about hearts — the love that fills them and the diseases that damage them. You should be committed to a long-term relationship with your heart…

Unvaccinated, expectant mother nearly dies of COVID-19, becomes vaccine champion

November 9, 2021

Friends and family gathered at Amy Westman’s July 24 baby shower. Gifts and balloons and bursts of blue brightened the room. Blue cupcakes. Blue bows and…