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Renovated NICU Open House photos

A few months ago, we opened our doors to the newly renovated neonatal intensive care unit at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital.

Ambassador Highlight: Meet McKenna

Just by looking at her, you would never know that McKenna was diagnosed — while still in utero — with multiple complex congenital heart defects.

DM at FSU presents check

Representatives from Dance Marathon at FSU presented $715K check in support of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Christopher Jolley, M.D., UF College of Medicine pediatric surgeon, accepts the check on the hospital’s behalf.

Ambassador Highlight: Meet Parker

Fourteen years ago, Parker Fox couldn’t leave his home much of the time. He had numerous ear infections and several cases of pneumonia that kept him indoors.

Perfect partnership

Thank you to Love’s Travel Stops, Ace Hardware, Walmart, Sam’s Club and IHOP for a fantastic fall campaign!

Ambassador Highlight: Meet Elyse

When the 2-year-old Elyse didn’t get better after a virus, her pediatrician ordered routine blood work that showed that she was severely anemic.

NICU nearing completion

Phase one of the Neonatal ICU expansion at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is nearing completion, with intensive care patients moving into the new space in November.

Ambassador Highlight: Meet Kirstyn

Kirstyn was all smiles on her 12th birthday as she opened presents and ate cupcakes decorated like emojis. Life hasn’t always been smiles and happy emoticons for this brave girl.