UF Health celebrates new OB/GYN Mobile Outreach vehicle with ribbon-cutting ceremony

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Continuing its effort to bring academic-quality medicine to area communities closest to where people work and live, University of Florida…

UF Health project seeks to help mothers in need

University of Florida Health has launched an ambitious project to minimize the health risk of pregnancy by identifying, addressing and tracking social…

UF Health hospitals’ maternity care ranked among the nation’s best

U.S. News & World Report today recognized the maternity practices at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville and UF Health Jacksonville as…

UF Health achieves prestigious OB-GYN ultrasound accreditation

The ultrasound practice of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynecology recently earned three-year accreditation…

UF Health Shands Hospital receives top designation for maternal care

UF Health Shands Hospital has been recognized for the high level of care it provides for women through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. The Joint…

Study: Many pregnant women uncertain of marijuana risks even as use increases

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Many pregnant women are unsure if it’s safe to use marijuana or products containing cannabidiol, an active compound in marijuana, even as…

UF Health OB-GYN residents obtain new minimally invasive surgical certification

Three chief residents in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynecology are among the first in the nation to receive a…

UF Health opens midwifery practice

Chelsea Stump developed a bond with the obstetrician who delivered her first baby almost six years ago. As a new mother-to-be, the Gainesville woman sought the…

UF Health Shands Hospital named among Best Maternity Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek, Statista

UF Health Shands Hospital has been recognized among the nation’s elite facilities in maternal care excellence, according to the Best Maternity Hospitals 2022…

UF Health researchers develop app to help monitor new moms for postpartum complications

Obstetricians know many new mothers won’t come in for a doctor’s visit in the first four to six weeks after giving birth, a crucial period when they are…

UF Health Shands Hospital ranked among nation’s best in maternity care

UF Health Shands Hospital has been recognized as high performing among the nation’s best for high-quality, patient-centered maternity care, according to U.S.…

Unvaccinated, expectant mother nearly dies of COVID-19, becomes vaccine champion

Friends and family gathered at Amy Westman’s July 24 baby shower. Gifts and balloons and bursts of blue brightened the room. Blue cupcakes. Blue bows and…