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More than 1,200 expert UF College of Medicine and community physicians along with more than 9,000 skilled UF Health Shands nursing and support staff provide comprehensive high-quality patient care, from primary care to urgent care and from the treatment of simple medical conditions to highly complex conditions.
The faculty from the UF College of Medicine includes nationally and internationally recognized health care providers whose expertise is supported by intensive research activities. They continue to pursue the latest medical knowledge and technology, which is available to patients at UF Health Shands thanks to the UF College of Medicine's affiliation with the UF Health Science Center.
UF Health Shands Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for its patients, their families and visitors. Refer to our Patient and Visitor's Guide for information on admissions, planning your visit, places to eat, and information of discharge and billing and insurance.
UF Health Shands Hospital is one of just seven hospitals in the state of Florida to receive the Baby-Friendly designation, an international initiative that aims to improve breastfeeding support for new mothers sponsored by UNICEF.
UF Health Shands Hospital’s specialty programs are consistently ranked among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings. According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospital rankings, UF Health Shands Hospital and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital are nationally ranked in 10 adult and pediatric medical specialties:
UF Health offers day-of, on-site imaging services in a qualified medical center.
Meds to beds is a bedside free service designed with your convenience in mind. Our meds to beds program allows a pharmacist to deliver your medications to you prior to your discharge from the hospital.
Full-service, on-site lab services and testing for your convenience.
Safe, effective medical and surgical techniques designed to prevent anemia and decrease bleeding during a procedure.
Accepts most prescription plans; competitive prices; on-site.
Exceptional, individualized, compassionate and evidence-based midwifery care.
Aids and services are available to help people with disabilities communicate effectively.
Many of UF Health's properties have various branch ATMs and/or branch offices.
Baby-changing stations are available in many of UF Health's restrooms.
Friends and family can send messages to any UF Health patient through the CareMail service.
Options include Opus Coffee and Starbucks in the hospital atriums.
Patients and guests get free wireless internet access at UF Health hospitals.
The Garden of Hope, Sun Terrace, and other spaces help patients and families relax.
Gender-neutral, public restrooms are located throughout UF Health's properties.
The Gift Stops offer a wide variety of gifts and products for patients and families.
UF Health provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
You can download a form or call (352) 594-0909 to have medical records mailed or faxed.
Notary services are available to patients and visitors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Smoking, chewing tobacco, or using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on UF Health properties.
Social workers are part of the patient's care team and work with medical staff and nurses.
In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth care via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.
In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth visits via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.
The following employees can get no-cost flu vaccinations with their employee ID badge: UF Health Shands employeesUF Health Physicians…
The following employees can get no-cost flu vaccinations with their employee ID badge: UF Health Shands employeesUF Health Physicians…
