UF Health Shands Hospital ranked among nation’s best in six medical specialties
By Bill Levesque • Jul 27, 2021 • Lead StoryNo other Florida hospital has as many adult and pediatric specialties ranked among the nation’s best as University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, with the U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 Best Hospitals survey released...
UF and Scripps Research announce talks to integrate
By Melanie Fridl Ross • Jul 22, 2021 • Lead StoryIn a move designed to marry the clinical and educational expertise of the state’s flagship university with one of the world’s premier biomedical research enterprises, the University of Florida and Scripps Research today...
UF College of Medicine adds first new clinical department in 30 years
By Karen Dooley • Jul 16, 2021 • Lead StoryThe University of Florida College of Medicine has launched the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, or PM&R, the first time in 30 years a new clinical department has been formed. The new department works to...
UF Health survey shows caregivers of youth baseball pitchers unaware of overuse guidelines
By Bill Levesque • Jul 15, 2021 • Video, Lead StoryThe human arm just isn’t designed to throw a baseball, whether it belongs to a major leaguer torching a batter with a 100 mph fastball or a 10-year-old whose toss wouldn’t break a pane of glass. “If you look at the ligament in...
UF researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises
By Sarah Carey • Jul 13, 2021 • Video, Lead StoryUniversity of Florida veterinary researchers have discovered a new bacteria strongly associated with death in gopher tortoises, a crucial species because their burrows provide shelter for more than 350 other creatures living in...
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First canine total ankle replacement surgery in Florida performed on dog at UF
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Spring 2021When the COVID-19 pandemic exploded across the globe, everything changed. One year later, we’re all adjusting to the new normal. Workers from across UF Health share the lessons they’ve learned during this trying time. See their stories and other important news from UF Health in this edition of The POST.
Media Coverage
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UF Health reports younger, sicker patients with Delta variant of COVID-19
First Coast News • Jul 20, 2021 -
Shands: COVID19 cases on the rise
Main Street Daily News • Jul 20, 2021 -
Why are fully vaccinated people testing positive for COVID? Should I start wearing a mask again?
Jacksonville.com • Jul 20, 2021 -
Florida, Jacksonville COVID-19 cases almost double in 1 week
WJXT News4JAX • Jul 19, 2021 -
Florida accounts for 1 in 5 new U.S. COVID cases
Hiru News • Jul 19, 2021 -
COVID-19 hospitalizations surge across Florida; restrictions return in parts of nation
The News-Press • Jul 19, 2021 -
Staving off dementia is focus of Univ. of Florida study
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UF College of Medicine adds first new clinical department in 30 years
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3 hospitals, health systems taking advantage of AI in gastroenterology
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University of Florida Health researchers warn about pitcher injuries after a survey shows a lack of knowledge of overuse guidelines
WCJB TV-20 • Jul 16, 2021
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Health In A Heartbeat
Weekly insulin injections found to be as effective as daily shots
Jun 30, 2021
Insulin injections, which people with Type 2 diabetes have used for decades to control their blood sugar, have been found to be just as effective and safe when done weekly instead of daily. That’s the takeaway from two recent international clinical trials. It’s also good news for patients, who...
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Teens get sneak peek at what too much sun can do to their faces
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Breaking down five common myths about sugar
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Snoring can signal health concerns for kids
Jun 25, 2021
Animal Airwaves
Diagnosis and Treatment of Down Dogs (Archive from Sept. 4, 2020)
Jul 28, 2021
If your dog is suddenly unable to rise, or can’t move its legs, that’s a scary situation for any pet owner. However, the causes for these signs can vary greatly, ranging from trauma – such as being hit by a car – to affliction with tick-borne or other diseases, to name just a few. Getting to the...