Stopping Sepsis: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
Sepsis is like an ember that sparks from a small campfire, suddenly threatening the whole forest. If not treated early, it can progress into septic shock. The…
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Hannah Turns Recovery Into Purpose
“Just because you’ve hit bottom, doesn’t mean you have to stay there.” September is National Recovery Month, a time for raising awareness, reducing stigma and…
ADA Day: Breaking Down Barriers to Improve Accessibility
Having grown up with a supportive family of physicians who encouraged him to pursue higher education and athletics, Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, MD, MS, achieved…
AI Appreciation Day: How UF Health is Using AI to Improve Patient Care
The impact of artificial intelligence can be felt in many fields, but nothing can compare to the effect it’s had on health care. AI has revolutionized medical…
National Nurses Month: Recognizing Our Nurses and the Difference They Make
“At UF Health, our nurses are integral to our mission of providing the highest quality of care to our patients,” said Irene Alexaitis, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, UF…
UF Health Celebrates Earth Day and Its Commitment to Sustainability
On Friday, April 21, UF Health will host its annual UF Health Campus Earth Day celebration in the UF Health Shands atrium with displays of sustainability…
UF Health Physicians Shed Light on the Meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month
We’re approaching the end of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time that Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens…
National Breastfeeding Month: What does our Baby-Friendly designation mean?
UF Health Shands Hospital has been a Baby-Friendly designated facility since 2015, but what does this mean? This national distinction for breastfeeding support…
National Breastfeeding Month: New recommendations from AAP
August is National Breastfeeding Month, an annual opportunity to bring attention to initiatives in our community that promote best practices for optimal health…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Lyda Cuervo Pardo
Since 1988, Americans have observed Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American…
Women in Medicine Month at UF Health
September is Women in Medicine Month, a time to recognize the barrier-breaking female physicians, residents, staff and students of the past and present that…
National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month and, together with the North Central Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, UF Health is celebrating and bringing awareness to…
