Dr. Kenneth Heilman, a founder in the field of behavioral neurology, dies at 86
Kenneth M. Heilman, M.D., a founder of the field of behavioral neurology who impacted generations of young neurologists worldwide and served the University of Florida College...
Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in new U.S. News hospital rankings
Seven University of Florida Health Shands Hospital medical specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, once again marking UF Health as an elite health system,...
Novel compound offers improved defense against fentanyl overdoses
Scientists at the University of Florida have identified a novel compound aimed at improving the treatment of opioid overdoses, which claimed the lives of more...
First robotic Whipple procedure performed at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
This groundbreaking procedure offers a minimally invasive surgical option for those with select gastrointestinal malignancies, such as pancreatic cancer...
North Central Florida-area hospital ERs prepare for July 4th injury cases
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital warns about the risks of fireworks...
UF smart sensor sends smartphone alert if mending patient too daring on their feet
A surgeon and professor at UF have invented a new wearable Bluetooth device they hope will revolutionize patient safety in orthopaedics, allowing doctors and patients...
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital awards $60,000 to Education Foundation of Alachua County
As part of this grant, the Education Foundation of Alachua County was awarded $60,000 over the next three years that they will use to support...
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital starts renovations on pediatric patient care areas
UF Health leadership celebrated the start of a $30 million+ floor-to-ceiling renovation to pediatric patient rooms and medical-surgical areas at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Thursday morning....
District again providing free meals to children and teens during the summer
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch during the summer months through the Alachua County Public Schools Food and Nutrition...
Protecting baseball pitching arms about more than pitch count, UF Health research suggests
A new study led by University of Florida Health sports medicine physicians and researchers introduces what they call a unique workload model that moves beyond pitch count...