Moving Forward Together Against Racism
Jun 4, 2020 • Lead StoryDear colleagues, As we enter another day of mass protests across our country in response to images of the brutal and heartbreaking deaths of Black Americans in recent weeks, we understand that many within our UF Health family may...
UF Health project seeks to measure impact of coronavirus isolation on older adults
By Bill Levesque • Jun 4, 2020 • Lead StoryMany Americans are facing troubling emotional and lifestyle consequences of the self-isolation necessitated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Lack of contact with friends and family. Loneliness and depression. Diminished...
Safety concerns hamper study of hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 in front-line health workers
By Diana Tonnessen • Jun 3, 2020 • Lead StoryAs a national study ramps up at University of Florida Health and other sites around the country to test whether hydroxychloroquine, or HCQ, can protect healthy front-line essential workers from contracting COVID-19, safety...
UF Health students tackle community needs through COVID-19 Student Service Corps
By Tyler Francischine • Jun 1, 2020 • Lead StoryStudents from across UF Health have teamed up to assess and meet the needs of Gainesville’s citizens through the creation of a new organization, the UF chapter of the COVID-19 Student Service Corps. Initially designed by...
UF Health pediatrician answers questions about child vaccinations and COVID-19
By Doug Bennett • Jun 1, 2020 • Lead StoryAs the COVID-19 virus has taken hold throughout the country, another health phenomenon has emerged: Childhood immunization rates have fallen. Compared with 2019, vaccinations decreased gradually in January and February before...
Recent Articles
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Professor at UF veterinary college honored by national veterinary microbiology group
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UF veterinary college names 2020 Distinguished Award winners
By Sarah Carey • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Veterinary Medicine • May 27, 2020 -
UF study offers more evidence that DEET is a safe way to ward off mosquitoes
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UF Health cardiologist: COVID-19 might be a disease of the lungs and the heart
By Bill Levesque • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Medicine, Division of Cardiology • May 18, 2020
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Rare inflammatory condition affects some kids with COVID-19
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COVID-19 is disrupting Florida universities. Here’s how they’re adjusting.
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How Florida Slowed Coronavirus: Everyone Stayed Home Before They Were Told To
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Anna McDaniel: Celebrating the year of the nurse and midwife
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COVID-19 testing expands in Gainesville
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Century Tower turns blue to honor healthcare workers
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Why Instagram’s co-founders made a site to track how fast the coronavirus is spreading
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What is The Villages? Battling coronavirus, Florida retirement community boasts 128K residents
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HERO Registry asks health care workers to share their stories, fears battling coronavirus
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Coronavirus Alachua County: First death, 224 cases
Gainesville.com • Apr 23, 2020
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Health In A Heartbeat
Lettuce-grown protein may promote bone healing in diabetics
Jun 3, 2020
Say you stumbled, fell and broke a bone. Your physician takes an X-ray, provides you with a cast, maybe some painkillers, recommends rest and … eating some lettuce? Scientists hope someday a little plant power could go a long way toward helping fix what’s broken. For those with diabetes, it is both...
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Seeking relaxation under extra weight
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Virtual reality shows promise in reducing labor pain
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Most adults don’t need booster for tetanus and diphtheria, study says
May 27, 2020
Animal Airwaves
The Business of Veterinary Medicine
Jun 5, 2020
Original Air-date: Aug. 8, 2019 Today’s veterinary medical students are trained not only to care for animal patients, but also to consider the business aspects of going into private practice. From contract negotiations to how to set and manage fees to marketing and even managing student loan debt,...
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Urinary Tract Disease in Pets
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Blood Donation in Dogs and Cats: Why Transfusion Medicine Saves Lives
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Why veterinarians contributing to public policy makes sense
May 19, 2020