UF Health Cancer Center rolls out mobile cancer screening vehicle
The UF Health Cancer Center launched a mobile cancer screening bus today to expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings and essential healthcare services, including 3D...
UF College of Nursing student research project nets human trafficking arrests
During the project period in late spring, nurses identified five victims, including children, and police arrested three suspected traffickers in North Florida....
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital ranks among nation’s best
Five specialties at the University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital were ranked among the best in the nation today in the latest U.S. News & World...
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...
Early prescription refills permitted under State of Emergency
Floridians are permitted to receive early prescription refills before the storm...
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...