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Heather’s Lifelong Battle
Heather Lowery’s parents were told that she would likely not live to be 3 months old. At 36, Heather has proved them wrong and has set an example for adults…
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Amid COVID-19 crisis, telehealth visits surge at University of Florida Health
As the COVID-19 virus began making an indelible mark on everyday life, a group of University of Florida Health leaders wrestled with an urgent issue: how to…
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Call Everyone: Bobby's Journey with CHD
Robert “Bobby” Murray, 34, was born in Hollywood, Florida on Jan. 23, 1985 – during a decade in which long-term survival into adulthood for a person with…
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#MadisonStrong
One glance at Madison Rhodes, 14, and no one would ever imagine the struggles she has endured. Madison was born in Central Florida on May 25, 2005 with a…
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Keeping Thea All Smiles
Althea “Thea” Brown is all smiles. And her spunky personality along with her curiosity for the world around her will undoubtedly bring a grin to your face. But…
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Ethan’s Race Against the Clock
After a devastating hurricane season in 2018, Michelle Byron and her family were looking forward to being back in their home in Panama City just in time for…
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Caring for Those with Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart defects, better known as abnormalities of the heart, remain the most prevalent type of birth defect, affecting one in every 133 people. This…
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UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital nationally ranked in five specialties, makes big gains in three
University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital has been nationally ranked in five medical specialties, making significant gains in three areas —…
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital reaches $100 million fundraising milestone
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, or CMN Hospitals, at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone in the organization’s…
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Through a Doctor's Eyes
Arriving early to the hospital to walk around the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit before my night shift begins, I grab a cup of coffee from the coffee…