World Cancer Day: Jess Finds Hope and Gratitude Through Advanced Cancer

Jess Thornton was vigilant about getting her cancer screenings. With a family history of breast cancer, she got breast imaging annually. In July 2024, a few…

Astrid’s Journey ‘Beyond the Science’ to Beat Deadly Heart Condition at UF Health

Astrid Weller’s dad holds her up to a window at the University of Florida Health Congenital Heart Center so she can press her hands to the warm glass and peer…

From Gridiron to Ice Track: An Ole Miss Linebacker’s Unlikely Push to the World Stage

Elliot Markuson built his athletic identity on impact. As a former University of Mississippi linebacker and now a Team USA bobsledder, he competes as a “push…

Former Wrestler Grapples With, Then Bests Her Tumor

Skyla Warriner’s life changed in the blink of an eye. Shortly before a routine dental appointment, she felt intense pain, which she described as feeling like…

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…

Former UF Professor Reaches A New Peak in Health After Hidden Brain Condition

A decade ago, David Whitney accomplished his goal of 50 marathons by the age of 50. He had climbed to the highest point in the contiguous U.S. (the…

A Spinal Cord Stimulator Restores Hope and Mobility for Scott

Scott Beener lived with chronic pain for years. It was mostly located in his lower back, radiating down to his legs. His pain was so debilitating that he was…

A Life Rewired: How Deep Brain Stimulation at UF Health Helped a Young Man Restore Control

His first symptoms appeared during a Thanksgiving dinner in 2009, surrounded by family and food. Nine-year-old Austin Streitmatter was eagerly digging into his…

Steve Took a Chance on a New Treatment, Now He’s Cancer-Free

There seemed to be no more wiggle room — the walls were closing in on Steve Hurm. Five years of fighting prostate cancer only felt like delaying the inevitable…

Shelby Fights Off Aggressive, Fast-Spreading Brain Tumor at UF Health

Shelby Copas, always a natural athlete, collected several trophies throughout her childhood. Her extraordinary athleticism was especially on display in…

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…

Turning Agony Into Action: One Man’s Quest To Cure Facial Pain

As a corporate executive, Michael Pasternak was leading a retreat for 55 employees when, suddenly, he felt a jolt of searing pain stretching from his ear to…