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Where does my CMN gift go? | February 2023

Photo courtesy of Bunnell. Because of your continued support and generosity toward Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, UF Health has purchased two Bunnell high-frequency jet ventilators. The Bunnell high-frequency jet ventilator provides low-flow ventilation. By removing carbon dioxide, this device is particularly effective in treating infants with air leaks. The high-frequency…

Introducing our 2023 Champion, Lauren Price!

Every year, 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals identify a “Champion” in each of their communities to serve as the face for children treated at their local children’s hospital. These ambassadors spend the year advocating for the charitable need of children’s hospitals across North America. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is excited to…

Year in Review: Local Champion Beckett

January 15 is a special date for Beckett and the Genuardi family. It’s a day where the 8-year-old celebrates all he has overcome and accomplished. Because on this date eight years ago, the Genuardi family received the greatest gift of all – a heart transplant for Beckett. “We celebrated my…

Get to know Rashmin C. Savani, M.B., Ch.B.

When Rashmin C. Savani, M.B., Ch.B., joined the University of Florida College of Medicine in August, one thing stood out to him – the friendliness. “The friendliness and welcoming nature of both my colleagues in the UF College of Medicine and Gainesville, in general, has been amazing,” said Savani, the…

Year in Review: Local Champion Bailey

Blissful. Bubbly. Bright. There are many ways to describe our 2021 CMN Hospitals Local Champion Bailey Abbott and how she represents UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Bailey used this year to tell more people about Turner syndrome, a rare chromosome disorder that occurs when a female child…

West Palm Beach area raises $1M+

Earlier this month, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital hosted a luncheon honoring all of the West Palm Beach-area partners and celebrating a record-breaking year of fundraising.

Ambassador Highlight: Meet Jack

Most sixth graders’ biggest worry is what’s for dinner, or how to convince parents to buy the latest video game. When Jack Murray was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, at 11 years old, he and his family were focused on something much more important.

UF Health president spotlights CMN

UF Health President and UF Senior Vice President for Health Affairs David S. Guzick, M.D., Ph.D., recently wrote a column spotlighting the significant growth and impact our CMN program has made at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.