Five innovative ways UF Health physicians approach congenital heart care
From Feb. 7 to 14, UF Health recognizes Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, to raise awareness of the most common type of birth defect found in newborns.…
Stories and news
If you or a loved one need a heart transplant, it’s reassuring to know that caring experts are ready to support you through the journey.
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How an artificial heart brought a bubbly baby’s smile back
Valeria Ocampo giggles and babbles as most babies do. She likes to play with her toy giraffe and rattle. What separates her from other babies is she does these…
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Tanecia's Story
On the surface, Tanecia Fisher is a sassy and spunky munchkin. Like other 5-year-old girls, Tanecia can be found pedaling her red tricycle, being mesmerized by…
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New Year, New Heart
In late fall of 2008, Gracyn DenBesten, 9 at the time, of Windermere practiced tirelessly to perfect her solo to “Away in a Manger” for her church’s Christmas…
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A miracle for Micah
Each November, millions of Americans give thanks for family, friends, football and a feast on Thanksgiving. But for some families, like the Bowmans, this time…
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Izabella
Some people will explain transplant as a second chance at life. For Izabella, a heart-lung transplant was her only chance for survival. Using a…
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Unbreakable: Christina’s Journey
During a family vacation in 2003, Christina Miller noticed an unusual shortness of breath and fatigue as she traveled Europe. Christina, 17 years old at the…
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From teething to transplant: Izabella’s Journey
Celebrating 10 Years of Healing Hearts at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center In December of 2011, Krystina Lopez was given little hope that her twin…
