Sanford teen leaves hospital with temporary artificial heart and portable driver
By Karen Chavez • Apr 18, 2014A 16-year-old Florida girl is the youngest person in the world to leave and spend the night outside of a hospital with a temporary artificial heart and portable driver today (April 18). Nalexia “Lexi” Henderson, who was the first...
UF Dance Marathon raises $1.5 million ‘for the kids’
By Karen Dooley • Apr 17, 2014Dance Marathon at the University of Florida celebrated its 20th anniversary over the weekend by raising a record-crushing $1.5 million for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, Gainesville’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospital....
UF Health patient named Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Florida Champion
By Peveeta Persaud • Apr 16, 2014His body might not always have the energy it needs, but 6-year-old Nathan Ferrell’s fun-loving personality stands in stark contrast to his disease as he faces his unique medical challenge with courage every day. Now, Nathan, a...
UF Health leaders transition to new roles
By Melissa Blouin • Apr 15, 2014Two UF Health leaders will assume new roles within the system as of July 1. Timothy M. Goldfarb, CEO of UF Health Shands since 2001, will be the UF Health executive vice president for regional and governmental affairs, and Ed...
Mother knows best: Quadruplets thriving 14 years after mom was told she couldn't carry them
By Tiffany Wilson • Apr 15, 2014After five unsuccessful fertility treatments, Michelle and Rey Regulacion wondered if their dream of having a child together would ever come true. But when they attempted in-vitro fertilization for the sixth time, they received...
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UF researcher honored for breakthrough in hepatitis C therapy
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UF researchers say gold-based drug shows promise for fighting bone cancer in people and pets
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How We Learn: Painting a picture of the UF College of Medicine
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Science for Survival
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Transplanting hope
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A scientist's journey
By Rebecca Burton • University of Florida, University of Florida Academic Health Center, Department of Neuroscience, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics • Jan 29, 2014
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New Cholera Study Results from University of Florida Described
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Xhale Awarded $622,000 NIH Grant for Research
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6-year-old son of Shands nurse slowly recovers after cardiac arrest
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Take time now for end-of-life decisions, experts advise
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Taylor Co. Sergeant Receives Hero's Send Off from Gainesville
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UF Health leaders transition to new roles
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Jacksonville University is recruiting veteran nurses for its bachelor of science nursing degree program
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Operation Catnip providing spaying, neutering to 100 feral cats
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To kill a tumor: UF physicians target the genes of lung, colon cancers
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One world, one health
April 2014Health care experts have realized the myriad ways human health is tied to animal and environmental health, a concept called One Health. UF’s One Health program brings together students and experts from a variety of disciplines to solve the world’s complex and interconnected health care problems.
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Staying safe on foot
Apr 18, 2014
Ever watched a pack of kids at the park? Then you will have observed one thing about the smaller set. They really like to run. They chase each other across the soccer field. They bound down the hallway after the family pooch. They scamper across the playground. They fall down and break their little...
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Total smoking bans linked to more quitting smoking
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Office air could make you sick
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Diagnosis by laser
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Animal Airwaves
LIVE: Getting into Veterinary School
Apr 12, 2014
Thinking of applying to veterinary school? The path to acceptance requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but the rewards of a career in veterinary medicine can be great. The study of veterinary medicine can lead not only to clinical practice, but also to work in public health, research,...
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Raw food diet
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One Health and disaster relief
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Bachelor of Health Science Program at the College of Public Health and Health Professions
Apr 2, 2014The educational programs at the UF Health Science Center are, for the most part, focused on professional degrees. But did you know that more than 500 students have chosen an undergraduate pre-professional major in health science at the College of Public Health and Health Professions? To prepare... Read More