A More Normal Life for Luke

Almost 34 weeks into her pregnancy, Megan’s water broke. Panicked, knowing that she was about to deliver early, she was rushed to the hospital. It was not long…

The Time is Now: Mary’s One Shot to Better Health

Authors: Maggie Dungey and Madelyne Egan Obesity is a complex disease and one that many people struggle with. More than one-third of adults in the United…

Easing the Burn: Erin Finds GERD Relief at UF Health

Erin woke up and felt a sunburn in her throat. However, the source of her discomfort was not visible and had little to do with the beating Florida sun. Still,…

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: One Woman’s Journey to Improved Quality of Life

Linda Butcher loves traveling, gardening, attending Florida Gators sporting events and shamelessly spoiling her four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.…

Walk with Gratitude: Sam’s Story

In January 2021, Sam loaded his wheelchair and himself into his Ford Econoline handicap van and drove the 1,749 miles from Colorado to Florida, hoping to find…

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening: How a Simple Blood Test Saved Marvin’s Life

When Marvin Sanders first received the diagnosis of prostate cancer, he laughed to keep himself from crying. “I was scared and I was shocked,” Marvin said.…

Lifetime Gator Finds Back Pain Relief From UF Health

If Bill Belote could choose one place to be, it would be the tennis court. He has played all his life and was even on the University of Florida men’s team when…

Debbie drove the distance when her breast cancer kept her from teaching

At UF Health, she found a problem-solver in Dr. Lisa Spiguel who made the trip worth it.

Tionna took a leap of faith when cancer kept her from the gym

At UF Health, she found a problem-solver in Dr. William Slayton who never gave up.

Mark’s Parkinson’s disease kept him from exploring

At UF Health, he found a problem-solver in Dr. Kelly Foote who was able to guide the way.

Karen Finally Finds a Way Past Pancreatic Cancer at UF Health

When Karen Weatherman thought she was out of options in her fight against advanced pancreatic cancer, a treatment newly available at UF Health came to her…

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.