Shiniqua’s Miracle: Groundbreaking Care at UF Health Saves Mother’s Life and Pregnancy

Shiniqua Aschenback woke up the morning after her 43rd birthday and immediately knew something was wrong. Both of her legs had inexplicably swollen to twice…

Alecia Defeats Decades of Heart Failure With Historic Transplant at UF Health

Alecia Cosey came to, slumped over in the driver’s seat, to find her 16-year-old daughter crying and gripping the steering wheel. “Momma, are you OK?” Dayshai…

Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in new U.S. News hospital rankings

July 16, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Seven University of Florida Health Shands Hospital medical specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, once again marking UF…

UF Health Wellness University Hosting Day of Free Seminars

UF Health Wellness University is kicking off December with four free seminars on Thursday at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. Those…

Gail was told there was no hope for her failing heart

At UF Health, she found a problem-solver in Dr. Thomas Beaver who was up to the challenge.

There’s nothing sweet about the relationship between heart disease and cancer

When the calendar changes to February, red and pink heart-shaped candy fills store shelves in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Let those hearts also serve as a…

A Fresh Fruit a Day Keeps Heart Attacks at Bay

A little bit of fresh fruit every day can give a big boost to heart health. Researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom have found that a…