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The Partners in Adolescent Lifestyle Support (PALS) program, overseen by professionals at UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital, is making strides to help students in local schools. Middle school and high school can be some of the toughest times in an adolescent’s life. During this period – which is…

Making personal resolutions is important for everyone, but making resolutions together as a family can be just as – if not more – beneficial. Take a look at some of these simple habits and practices that can help bring your family closer this year. Eat together. Everyone…

This month is National Mentoring Month, aimed to spread awareness about the need for mentors, as well as how each of us can work together to ensure youth today have better days and brighter futures. More than 160,000 students in the United States stay home from school each…

The University of Florida College of Medicine welcomed Peter Kang, M.D., as the new chief of pediatric neurology last month. Previously an associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, Kang was also the director of the electromyography laboratory at Boston Children’s Hospital, where he cared for children with…

Are you looking for festive activities to keep your little ones busy this holiday season? With time off from school—and a lot more time at home—it can become a daunting task keeping children entertained and engaged. Check out these do-it-yourself crafts for all ages! Felt Christmas Tree…

For children who celebrate Christmas, the night before is the longest night of the year. Christmas morning brings the grand reveal of presents under the tree. For the pediatric patients at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, Santa may not be stopping in their living room—but he will be making his…

Located at 8475 NW 39th Ave., the full-service emergency department develops the reach of UF Health Shands Hospital. In an emergency situation, every second counts. With the substantial population…