Mobile health clinic expands its reach thanks to philanthropic funding
$250,000 grant means increased access for Gainesville area residents.
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A Night for Heroes celebrates 15 years
The TraumaOne Heroes Council and the late Leon L. Haley Jr. (center), M.D., MHSA, CPE, FACEP, CEO of UF Health Jacksonville and dean of the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville. Kate Strickland calls April 24, 2016, the “worst day” of her life. It’s also the “most wonderful,” considering the…
New life fuels generosity
Grateful patient Jan Stier (left) and his wife, Pat (right), spend time in the Wilmot Botanical Gardens reflecting on their journey with UF Health. Jan Stier used to be called the “mystery man.” That’s because before UF Health, no physician could diagnose him. Four years ago, Stier came to UF…
Patient’s gift helping to take sting out of IV sticks
Glen Wright has high praise for the nursing team on unit 87, the thoracic and vascular surgical intensive care unit at UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital.
Grateful giving enables vital treatment and research
Although Tom passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016, many will continue to understand his legacy through the Cocking Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, founded by his wife, Kathy Cocking, to help advance research and treatment of the disease at UF Health in his memory.
Bringing the ‘Hope & Joy’ of the holidays to the hospital
Since 2016, the "Give Hope. Spread Joy." fundraising campaign has worked to bring the warm and comforting feelings of the holidays to the hospital setting.
Where does my CMN gift go? | February 2022
This image was taken prior to national guidelines of face coverings and physical distancing. Your continued support toward Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals funds programs that benefit our pediatric patients and their families. At UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, we value not only the comfort and well-being of our patients but…
Longwood tournament sets fundraising record for transplant patients
The 11th annual Longwood Rehab/I Love Chad Charity Golf Tournament saw its biggest year ever. Held Saturday, Nov. 13, at the DeBary Golf and Country Club in DeBary, Fla., the event welcomed 110 participants and raised more than $36,000 to benefit the UF Health Transplant Patient Housing Program, shattering the…
Research Showcase: Pediatric bone marrow transplant research at UF gets boost
The mission of CMN Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is to build awareness and raise funds for our pediatric patients. This research spotlight is the first in our Miracle Memo series to explore the impactful research completed thanks to CMN Hospitals funding. Biljana Horn, M.D., is the director…
Karen Kaunitz’s health journey leads to nursing education fund
One life-threatening condition is often more than enough for one person to handle. Karen Kaunitz has endured several, including brain infection, breast cancer, melanoma, lung blood clots and multiple fractures due to osteoporosis. “For me, it’s like I have nine lives,” Karen Kaunitz said. “And it’s only because of the…
