Grateful Patient

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.”

Bob Levenson and his wife, Grace Dunlevy, seem to always be on the move. They actively volunteer with several local charities and make time for frequent travel.

Kennedy Spada beat the odds at birth and continues to beat them daily. Kennedy’s mother declares that her daughter is proof that miracles do happen.

Running for Research has used competitive races ranging from 5K to marathon length to amplify its message while raising more than $830,000 for UF PWS research since 2019. 

Catalina Tish knew exactly what she wanted for her 7th birthday. She was not thinking about new toys or back-to-school clothes; instead, Catalina wanted to give back. That’s why for her birthday, she asked friends and family to help her fundraise for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. “I was inspired…

Powie Patterson was “just surviving.” That is how Kristen Patterson describes her daughter, Powie, before UF Health. “She was bouncing from infection to infection,” Kristen said. “She has gone from merely surviving to thriving.” Powie is living with mitochondrial disease, a disorder that occurs when mitochondria fail to produce enough…

Photo courtesy: Linet Group SE. Thanks to your continued support and generosity toward Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, UF Health has purchased 10 Linet Tom 2 devices. The Tom 2 is an electrically powered, adjustable bed designed for preschool children. The bed possesses side rail…

Dani-Lynn Early is beaming ear-to-ear. Dressed in a lime green dress, Dani-Lynn shines a smile to a room full of contestants, judges and pageant queens. A sparkling crown sits atop her head, and a sash proclaiming her as “Tiny Miss Universe” is placed over her right shoulder. At just 7…

Summer is an exciting time of year. Days are spent splashing in the pool, playing at the park and watching stellar sunsets. Some even travel to dream destinations. Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. Teresa Brown’s last trip was anything but. Brown, who will celebrate her 9-year anniversary at UF…

Dr. Dziegielewski’s willingness to address the consequences of surgery as a measure of success was refreshing, and that information is vital to patients who are making treatment decisions that will have long-term effects.