UF Medical Guild establishes its fourth endowment to support UF Health Shands
The University of Florida Medical Guild recently established a $200,000 endowed fund for the department of patient and family resources at UF Health Shands Hospital.
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Johnny Townsend Tailgate scores for pediatric patients at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
Excitement filled the air as former Florida Gators punter Johnny Townsend and a team of supporters gathered for the third annual Spring Game Tailgate on April 13.
Support in Action: Donors step-up to address critical needs at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
When donors support Children’s Miracle Network at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, they step up to address critical needs in the children’s hospital. Most recently, that meant purchasing replacement ventilators for the essential care of pediatric patients. The Babypac ventilator, along with two aging LTV 1200 ventilators which…
Community races together for Prader-Willi Syndrome Research
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
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…
Son honors father’s legacy of academic research and leadership at UF
When James B. (Bert) Flanegan, Ph.D., a 45-year professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, announced his retirement date, his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan (BABA ’94) and Ella Flanegan, wanted to do something significant to recognize his remarkable career.
Stop Children’s Cancer, Inc. renews $1M gift for pediatric cancer research
Stop Children's Cancer presents a renewed gift of $1 million to support cancer research and clinical trials in the UF College of Medicine division of hematology and oncology.
Filling silence with the sweetest sound
Words can’t do justice to the pain that is felt by families who experience losing a child. In the halls of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, a new initiative is underway to help provide additional solace to families grappling with the grief that accompanies such circumstances. Through the…
Seminole Radio Control Club hosts annual Fly-Fun event
The Seminole Radio Control Club (SRCC) hosted their annual Fun-Fly event on Sept. 23, 2023, not only showcasing their passion for radio-controlled aircraft but also raising $1,600 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The impactful fundraiser officially concluded in November when the SRCC presented UF Health staff with a check…
Family gives back in memory of infant daughter
The Sameck family give back to the UF Health Congenital Heart Center to celebrate the memory of their infant daughter, Harley Jo.
