UF creates antibacterial agents to help eradicate antibiotic-resistant bacteria
By Donovan Baltich • Jun 10, 2021 • Lead StoryUF medicinal chemists report promising results from a study focused on new ways to of treating several types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, advances that may help in the battle against MRSA, tuberculosis and other infectious...
Dana Zimmel appointed permanent dean at UF College of Veterinary Medicine
By Sarah Carey • Jun 7, 2021 • Lead StoryDana N. Zimmel, D.V.M., has been named permanent dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, after having served in the post on an interim basis since December 2019. She becomes the college’s seventh...
UF Health first in U.S. to implant new, advanced deep brain stimulation system
By Michelle Jaffee • Jun 4, 2021 • Lead StoryA team of University of Florida Health neurosurgeons and neurologists recently became the first in the U.S. to implant a newly FDA-approved, technologically advanced deep brain stimulation system designed to more precisely target...
UF Health pediatrician offers COVID-19 vaccine advice for parents as summer approaches
By Bill Levesque • May 18, 2021 • Lead StoryThe race to defeat the novel coronavirus took a major leap forward last week when the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children...
UF Health, OneFlorida join trial to see if statins can help older adults prevent heart disease, dementia
By Diana Tonnessen • May 13, 2021 • Lead StoryCan taking a statin a day keep heart disease and dementia away in seniors ages 75 and older? Researchers at University of Florida Health and the OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium have joined a nationwide clinical trial to...
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New model to help patients holistically manage pain established at UF Health Jacksonville
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AI technique reveals dysfunctional gut microbiome bacteria’s role in depression and high blood pressure
By Doug Bennett • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics, Department of Medicine • May 26, 2021 -
Children ages 12 to 15 can now receive COVID-19 vaccine in Alachua County
By Leacy Burton • College of Public Health and Health Professions, UF Health, College of Medicine, Emerging Pathogens Institute • May 25, 2021 -
Patients with Type 1 diabetes cite negative interactions with providers as significant barrier to care
By Jill Pease • College of Public Health and Health Professions, UF Health, UF Diabetes Institute • May 18, 2021
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The POST-Spring
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 College of Veterinary Medicine Appoints Permanent Dean
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Florida Changes From Daily COVID Data Tracking Updates To Weekly. UF Says It Doesn’t Plan To Do The Same
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Pfizer advances vaccine trials for 5-11 year olds
WGFL-TV • Jun 9, 2021 -
FDA clears next-generation DBS system for movement disorders
MDedge • Jun 9, 2021 -
UF College of Veterinary Medicine Hires New Dean
WUFT-TV • Jun 9, 2021 -
After a tumultuous two years, FL Surgeon General Scott Rivkees will remain as chief state health official
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UF Health pediatrician addresses concerns with vaccinating kids against COVID-19
WCJB TV-20 • Jun 8, 2021 -
UF vet school appoints permanent dean
Main Street Daily News • Jun 8, 2021 -
UF Health first in the nation to implant a newly FDA approved device in a patient’s brain
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UF Health opens “food pharmacy” for patients with health issues, food insecurity
Action News Jax • Jun 7, 2021
Other Publications
Health In A Heartbeat
Setting an early good example for kids can pay healthy dividends
Jun 11, 2021
It’s no secret that children model behaviors they observe of adults from their earliest years. After all, who else are they likely to spend more time with than their mother? New research offers specifics about what kind of effects, for better or worse, this can have on kids. The five-year study by...
Animal Airwaves
Pets Not Eating, or Eating Too Much? A Healthy Appetite, Defined
Jun 11, 2021
Is your pet a picky eater? Does it sometimes refuse to eat? Or do you have a four-legged friend that will eat anything and everything in sight? Our animals’ feeding patterns can tell us a lot about their needs — and potentially, their health. On this show, Dr. Richard Hill, an internal...
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Keeping Your Pet Bird Healthy – Original Air Date Jan. 19, 2018
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Caring for canine warriors
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Community Support Helps Florida Animal Shelters Reach Lifesaving Record
May 21, 2021