HiPerGator supercomputer accelerates diabetes drug discovery

January 8, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. — Using a blend of computer modeling, structural and cell-based studies, scientists at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute have designed a group of…

Grant helps cardiologists spot a tricky heart condition

October 22, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The device resembles an odd stationary bicycle without a seat or handlebars. Anyone who sees it at University of Florida Health would…

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

July 29, 2025

High-performing procedures recognized across multiple regions GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is once again among the best in…

UF Health joins forces with First Coast Heart & Vascular

July 1, 2025

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — UF Health, one of the area’s most-trusted health care resources, is teaming up with another regional leader — First Coast Heart &…

Alecia Defeats Decades of Heart Failure With Historic Transplant at UF Health

Alecia Cosey came to, slumped over in the driver’s seat, to find her 16-year-old daughter crying and gripping the steering wheel. “Momma, are you OK?” Dayshai…

How To Lower Your A1C, For People Without Diabetes

A few years ago you may not have known about A1C, but now, it seems to be the buzz of every pharmaceutical commercial on your TV. The A1C test measures your…

UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Hosts Ceremony to Honor Patient’s New Heart

Amid the steady beeping of the heart monitor, Tammy Bernard, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine practitioner, and Jeanne Dickman, a heart transplant patient at…

UF Health Shands Hospital launches inpatient care at home

November 14, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health is coming home. Patients with some health conditions — like COVID-19, pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and heart…

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…