Heart of a Nurse, Love of a Mother: Taylor Smith, RN, Brings Compassion to Both Worlds

As both a UF Health Shands team member and the mother of a patient, Taylor Smith, RN, sees UF Health as more than a workplace — it’s part of her family’s…

A Heartbeat Away: The Miraculous Recovery Powered by ECMO

Norman Summerill began his morning like any other, chatting with his wife about their plans for the day. However, for the past week, the 69-year-old had been…

Above, Below and Beyond: A Day in the Life of ShandsCair

You see the “Chopper Doc” and hear the helicopters and ambulance sirens coming and going, but what does a day in the life of UF Health ShandsCair really look…

Life on the Air: UF Health ShandsCair Chief Flight Nurse Stars on Family Feud

UF Health ShandsCair chief flight nurse by day and Family Feud star by night — does Todd Brooks, BSN, CEN, UFCCP, do it all? Survey says … yes! Brooks has been…

UF Health’s new ECPR program saves its first heart attack patient

March 27, 2024

Frank Lowman is as hardworking as they come. Even after suffering a heart attack that led to cardiac arrest, Lowman focused on one thing that was extremely…

UF Health Jacksonville gave Harvey his life back after a terrifying, life-threatening accident

Harvey and Amy Doliner believe they have witnessed a real-life miracle. They can find no other words that better describe the way UF Health Jacksonville gave…

Students Recognized for Developing 'ICUSpeak' App Alongside UF Health and Its Patients

When Freddie Taylor opened his eyes, he was where most people are after intensive surgery: in a hospital bed, being closely monitored by his health care team…

UF Health, UAA and ACFR aid ailing fan at Gators football game

November 22, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For 23 years, Greg Magruder has been a Florida Gators fan. He and his wife, Karen, moved to Florida from Ohio in 2000. Magruder, a pastor…

STOP THE BLEED Turns Bystanders Into Lifesavers

Uncontrolled bleeding is the No. 1 cause of preventable death by injury. Tragedy can strike anyone at any time, so we need to be prepared. As more people learn…

Water Safety in the Summer

Summer in Florida usually means high temperatures. To beat the Florida heat, many of us will enjoy excursions to the pool, lake, beach or natural springs with…