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.
'>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.
Opening doors for future physicians
May 28th, 2026
Two medical students share their journeys, passions and what receiving scholarship support means
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.



