Photo courtesy of UF Dance Marathon In just one of several displays of philanthropy throughout the year, the Miracle Network Dance Marathon teams at Florida State University and the University of Florida collectively raised an impressive $711,253.52 during their signature fall fundraising events. At UF, Dance Marathon held its…
Twenty-five faculty members from across five colleges were honored with recent appointments to an endowed professorship or chair during UF Health’s 10th annual Celebrating Distinction ceremony held last month. “This is a special moment to celebrate UF Health faculty members and the gift of philanthropy with the donors, families and…
In the early chapters of Ellie Zimmerman’s medical journey, one prevailing theme emerged: against all odds. Her narrative didn’t begin with her birth, however; it took root even before her entrance to the world. Jennifer Zimmerman, Ellie’s mother, found herself unexpectedly relying on the services of UF Health…
The spirit of hope shone brightly as Cancer Chomp 2023 celebrated the courage of patients, families and supporters in the battle against brain cancer.
The Islam family recently established the Joan Islam Rising Star Professorship in Neonatology at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Over 190 participants walked in solidarity with Sickle Cell 'warriors' at the inaugural Strides for Sickle Cell Walk.
2023 marked one decade of OwlThon making miracles. During its 10th annual main event on April 22, OwlThon revealed $80,261.51 raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Through fundraising efforts during the 13.1-hour event, year-long fundraising campaigns and special events, the students rallied together to help move medicine forward for children and…
Seventy-three boats filled with friendly fishers waded through Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fla., this past April to support UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The 18th annual Fishing for Kids saltwater trout tournament brought supporters together for a Friday night low country boil to kick off the weekend. Saturday morning featured the annual fishing tournament…
Officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony May 16, 2023, the 15,000-square-foot Dorothy Mangurian Neuroimaging Suite features four new specialized imaging machines.
The MARS machine performs liver dialysis, which helps detox the organ during failure. MARS therapy treats drug poisonings and other forms of potentially reversible acute liver injury, including heat stroke, ischemia and trauma. The Jacksonville community always rallies around one another. During the 16th annual A Night for Heroes gala,…
