UF Health celebrates groundbreaking for orthopaedic surgical center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health officials and community leaders gathered Wednesday to break ground for the UF Health Orthopaedic Surgical Center, a more than…

UF Health study: Many caregivers unaware of fastpitch softball safety guidelines

Most parents or caregivers of fastpitch softball players are unaware of recommendations to avoid pitcher overuse in a youth sport growing in popularity — and…

UF Health orthopaedic pioneer honored as pillar of profession

The founding chair of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of orthopaedics has been recognized as a “Pillar of the Orthopaedic…

UF Health names new chair for orthopaedic surgery

C. Parker Gibbs Jr., M.D., is the new chair of the department of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine for the University of Florida College of Medicine. In…

UF Health leads way in robotic joint replacement system

University of Florida Health became one of the first large academic health centers in the Southeast this year to begin using a robot-assisted system in total…

UF Health Shands hospitals nationally ranked in 10 adult, pediatric medical specialties

University of Florida Health Shands Hospital once again has the most nationally recognized adult and pediatric specialties among Florida hospitals ranked by…

UF Health survey shows caregivers of youth baseball pitchers unaware of overuse guidelines

The 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…

Ushering in a new era for UF Health and Shriners Hospitals for Children

UF Health and Shriners Hospitals for Children have forged a unique relationship that will have a meaningful impact for children with musculoskeletal problems.…