Bride, Baby, and Birthday — Oh My!

In just one month, Hilca Menieur Nunez found so many reasons to celebrate within the walls of UF Health Shands Hospital.

Danny's Double-Lung Transplant at UF Health

Imagine having the opportunity to save someone’s life by making a simple decision. In 2021, Danny Sams faced the harsh reality of pulmonary fibrosis, a lung…

The Story of Mr. Grey: Spreading Hope and Sobriety Through Music

Daniel Rochelle, Jr. was an angelic child and the baby of a blended family of four. He has fond memories of growing up, but many are in shadow. Daniel’s…

Lilly’s Path to Better Hearing Through Ear Tubes

In February, Meaghan and Matt found themselves navigating a challenging chapter in their lives as parents. Their daughter, Lilly, then 23 months old, was…

Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Comes to UF Health Surgeon’s Rescue

Emergency personnel arrived at Paul Dell’s home, where his wife led them upstairs. They found him sitting upright in a chair, unable to say his name, age or…

‘I’m Alive’: Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Makes Miracle Happen for Patricia

"We identified Ms. Carrico’s large vessel occlusion stroke on the MSTU and took her directly to the OR for emergent mechanical thrombectomy. This certainly…

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…

A Veteran’s Resilience: An Unwavering Journey to Health

He served his country for almost two decades. Then, doctors from UF Health were able to return the favor. Dick’s military journey began in 1979 when he…

After Struggle With Unseen Threat, Taylor Returns to the Water

Taylor Green gazes across his favorite place in the world, scanning the top of Lake Panasoffkee’s spring-fed water. But, in many ways, this 20-year-old pro…

Courtney and the Cancer She Never Planned For

Courtney has always been a planner, even as a child. Growing up in Gainesville, she produced pretend weddings for her sister and neighborhood friends, ensuring…

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…

Athlete’s State of Mind: How Cecil Cordell Won Five Gold Medals

Senior athlete Cecil Cordell won five gold medals at the Alaska International Senior Games in Fairbanks, Alaska, this August. His success came after he had hip…