Thank you to the Pinellas County Gator Club for donating toys for patients at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital! Special thanks to Dr. Bill Slayton and Dr. Shelley Collins for presenting to the Pinellas and Titletown (not pictured) Gator Clubs.
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Minecraft and Miracles: Introducing Our 2025 CMN Champion, Ella Grace!
Jan 22nd, 2025
Building worlds in Minecraft and racing through virtual bridges are just some of the ways 9-year-old Ella Grace Ramondetta keeps her spirit high during hospital stays. Now, as the newly named 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, she’s building something even more important: hope for other children facing medical…
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Unit 44 renovations transform care at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
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Unit 44 at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is buzzing and whirring with change—walls are taking shape, rooms are evolving, and the vision for a more patient-centered environment is becoming reality. From dietitians and therapists to construction crews and patient advocates, everyone is playing a role in shaping this transformative space designed to enhance healing and comfort.
Remembering Harris Rosen: A life of impact
Dec 19th, 2024
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