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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…
Stories and news
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.…
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…
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…
A Life Yet to Live: Owen’s Reversal of Heart
Celebrating 10 Years of Healing Hearts at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center From playing in the dirt to watching birds and squirrels, Owen Maier is a…
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The Van Mierop Heart Archive at UF Struggles to Keep Beating
WUFT May 24, 2016
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A Sister's Bond
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