UF Health IT declares a ‘Penny War’ for RHW

Hats off to the UF Health IT department, which held this creative “Penny War” fundraiser to encourage participation in Raising Hope at Work. Their idea paid off — the department reached 100 percent participation! Thank you to the team members for generating excitement and support for Raising Hope at Work.

Jars on a table covered by a red tarp
UF Health UF Penny War graphic for Raising Hope at Work
Raising Hope at Work employee cards lining a wall.
Photo of Raising Hope at Work cards lining a wall.
Francine (left) and Randy (right) Fischer smile for a photo. '>An admiral’s grateful heart

Jun 3rd, 2026

Randy and Francine Fischers' story began with a high school romance that led to a marriage and medical journey that forever tied them to UF Health.

Two UF College of Medicine students Opening doors for future physicians

May 28th, 2026

Two medical students share their journeys, passions and what receiving scholarship support means

A teal, yellow and dark gray graphic for ambassador Joanna with a photo of her holding a red textured ball. Ambassador Highlight: Joanna Burns

May 21st, 2026

At 3 months old, Joanna Burns had been admitted to her local hospital six times before her rapidly deteriorating condition prompted a four-hour-plus trip in search of answers. That journey finally led her to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, where her baby was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of drug‑resistant epilepsy that begins in infancy and can cause developmental delays.