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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Ambassador Highlight: Isla
Apr 16th, 2024
Isla Mock was in 4th-grade discovering her passion for sports, taking the field in a dual capacity for soccer and softball, when she faced a life-altering challenge. Two-and-a-half years ago, a traumatic accident threatened not just her future in sports, but in life. Following an ATV accident, Isla’s world turned upside down. She found herself…
Hope in action for Prader-Willi syndrome research
Apr 12th, 2024
In medicine there are those whose passion and dedication offer rays of hope to patients and their families. In the field of pediatric endocrinology, Jennifer Miller, M.D., the director of the UF Health Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) program, shines brightly as an inspiration for many.
Community races together for Prader-Willi Syndrome Research
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The University of Florida Health Professional Park was bustling with energy as Running for Research (RFR) hosted its third annual 5K Fun Run and Kids’ Races benefiting Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) research on Saturday, March 2.
Tiny Hearts, Big Impact: Child Life in the PCICU
Feb 27th, 2024
The halls of a hospital can be intimidating for young patients facing the unknown. One such patient, a young girl, is brought into a room to receive a CT scan from a technician she’s unfamiliar with. As the machine begins to hum, she feels anxiety, unsure of what her experience is going to be like.…
Phi Mu Day brings southeastern chapters together for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Feb 26th, 2024
Phi Mu Fraternity, a national partner for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, consistently demonstrates their commitment to the well-being of young patients at children’s hospitals throughout the year. Since 1986, Phi Mu has dedicated their efforts to raising funds and awareness for member hospitals of CMN Hospitals, and for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, three…