Andrew Hile

Young patients at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital will soon stay better connected during treatment thanks to a generous grant from the Joy in Childhood Foundation.

Over the weekend of April 11-13, Extra Life gamers took to the tabletop to raise money for their local children’s hospitals. Tabletop Weekend unites all gamers to play board games, collectible card games, Tabletop RPGs, and more to raise funds in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Genevieve Saulino’s journey began before she took her first breath. Doctors discovered three holes in her heart during pregnancy, diagnosing her with congenital heart disease and setting the stage for a challenging, but hopeful, path ahead. After delivery, newborn Genevieve was immediately taken to the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive…

Photo courtesy of DM at UF Dance Marathon at the University of Florida celebrated its 31st year by uniting the Gainesville and campus community to help “Write the Story” for every child and family who relies on UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. During the weekend of April 5-6, dedicated…

Twenty years ago, a group of maintenance workers at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital came together with a dream. A dream of making a difference in children’s lives. A dream to give back to the hospital in ways they could see. From their determination was born the Fishing for Kids…

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…

This winter, the Child Life team at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is making sure every pediatric patient experiences the joy and magic of the holidays, even during their stay in the hospital.

When Darwin Dias visits the United States, he always makes time to sit in the Garden of Hope near UF Health Shands Hospital to recharge, reflect, and listen to what he calls “the sound of life.”

Life was normal for soon-to-be high school senior Riley McFadden. An active student leader, Riley was a competitive swimmer with dreams of competing at the collegiate level. She was healthy and thriving. That all changed during her senior year when she was diagnosed with Stage 2B Bulky Hodgkins Lymphoma, a…

The Child Life program at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital has been awarded a 2024 Child Life, Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders grant from the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. The $1,000 award will help fund psychosocial care packages for siblings of pediatric cancer patients. Research suggests that…