Health Department breaks record for extended-hour visits
During August, DOH-Alachua saw an influx of 335 clients during weekend hours or after 5 p.m. on weekdays, topping the previous record of 319 in...
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic’s new maternal health unit wins $1.2 million grant
The University of Florida Mobile Outreach Clinic was awarded a $1.2 million grant recently by the nonprofit Direct Relief and its Fund for Health Equity to establish...
Virtual mental health and wellness symposium
In honor of suicide prevention month (September), the Alachua County Crisis Center invites residents to a virtual mental health and wellness symposium in the evenings...
Updated: UF Health and United Healthcare fail to come to an agreement
As of September 1, UF Health hospitals and physician groups in Gainesville (among other locations) will not be part of United Healthcare's network. Except for...
UF canine open heart surgery program marks first year
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its open heart surgery program for dogs, the only one of its...
Community invited to free heart health screenings at Santa Fe College
Santa Fe College’s Cardiovascular Sonography Program is hosting free heart and carotid arteries ultrasound tests for the Fall 2024 term. SF employees, their families, friends, and the...
FDOH-Alachua urges residents to follow flood safety tips
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding...
Early prescription refills permitted under State of Emergency
Under a state of emergency, Floridians are permitted to receive early prescription refills. An early refill may include controlled substances as long as the medical drug...
UF Health research shows perceived discord in health recommendations saps public confidence
A new study, published today in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, shows that Americans do not trust scientists and health agencies as much as their...
UF Health liver, kidney, and lung transplant programs top in Florida, No. 5 in U.S.
UF Health’s lung, liver, and kidney transplant programs are the state’s best and in the top 5 nationwide....