#MadisonStrong

One glance at Madison Rhodes, 14, and no one would ever imagine the struggles she has endured. Madison was born in Central Florida on May 25, 2005 with a…

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital nationally ranked in five specialties, makes big gains in three

June 18, 2019

University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital has been nationally ranked in five medical specialties, making significant gains in three areas —…

Through a Doctor's Eyes

Arriving early to the hospital to walk around the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit before my night shift begins, I grab a cup of coffee from the coffee…

Artificial device mends a baby girl’s broken heart

Ceara Curry and her husband, Kenton, were brand new to parenthood when their baby turned into a miracle. At 6-months-old, Ceara and Kenton’s daughter, Kennedy,…

2018 in Review: Reflecting on Our Achievements, Part 1

February 12, 2019

2018 was a year to remember, as evidenced by the many great accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students. Read on for highlights from each of our health…

Tiny Fireball: Riley

Erin Campbell was only in her second trimester when she found out that the course of her entire pregnancy would be altered. At 18 weeks, Erin’s baby girl,…

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital nationally ranked in six medical specialties for 2018-19

June 26, 2018

The University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital once again ranked among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals in six medical specialties for…

Teen’s battle to stay alive for transplant inspires family, friends, strangers

February 5, 2018

Andy Herrera Reyes mustered his strength and sat up in bed on Monday morning. That alone would not be considered a big moment in the life of a typical…

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital nationally ranked in six medical specialties for 2017-18

June 27, 2017

The University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital ranks among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals in six medical specialties, according to the Best…

UF Health among top hospitals nationwide for quality of care in congenital heart surgery

March 16, 2017

UF Health Shands Hospital has earned the highest rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, or STS, for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart…