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Transforming Medical Education

In just nine months, the UF College of Medicine has made extraordinary progress on the construction of the George T. Harrell, M.D., Medical Education Building. This 94,000-square-foot, four-story facility is rising quickly and dramatically changing the landscape of the Health Science Center campus. With a projected completion date of…

Dine Out Day

Please join us on Tuesday, August 5th for Dine Out Day to raise funds and awareness for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital at local restaurants along Archer Road. The restaurants participating are Zoes Kitchen, Zaxbys, Panda Express, Sonny’s BBQ, and Yogurtology. Please see the below flyer for times and…

Keep your Skin Healthy this Summer

Help keep your skin healthy this summer in five easy steps. Day trips to the beach, hours at the pool and back-to-back outdoor sports and games. With kids out of school, and the sun shining bright, it’s the perfect time to get your family outside and away from the…

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital jumps in national rankings

The dedicated physicians of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital strive each day to advance pediatric care through compassionate care, the latest technology and equipment, and the absolute best treatment plans. This month, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital was recognized for these efforts. U.S. News & World Report rankings placed…

Celebrity Waiter Night 2014

Celebrity Waiter Night’s own version of the MTV Video Music Awards! View the videos of this year’s incredible performances! Pre-Show Performance- Pediatric Residents & NICU Pharmacist Best Country Video- Academic Health Science Center IT Best Pop Video- Nursing & Operations Best New Artist- Finance, Managed Care,…

Simulation Surgery

UF College of Medicine physicians and students use simulation software to remain on the cutting-edge of surgical procedures. University of Florida College of Medicine physicians are teaming up with mathematicians and physicists to create a new way to prepare surgeons for medical procedures. Using CT…

April is Autism Awareness Month

As the number of children diagnosed with autism or related disorders increases, so does the need for resources and information regarding  neurodevelopment disorders. It’s no secret that autism is on the rise. The neurobiological disorder affecting communication and social interaction abilities has affected about 1 in 68 children in…

Easy and Fun Spring Crafts

With spring comes plenty of rain, and rainy weather is the perfect time to craft with your little ones. Try these simple, do-it-yourself projects to keep your children engaged in creative play. Eggshell Pots Use eggshells as pots to plant seeds near a sunny area. Young gardeners can…

Exceptional Education

The College of Medicine broke ground Nov. 22 for the George T. Harrell, M.D., Medical Education Building. The University of Florida College of Medicine is preparing students for the future. As one of the premier medical education programs in the country, the college is setting the stage for a…