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Tiny Hearts, Big Impact: Child Life in the PCICU

The halls of a hospital can be intimidating for young patients facing the unknown. One such patient, a young girl, is brought into a room to receive a CT scan from a technician she’s unfamiliar with. As the machine begins to hum, she feels anxiety, unsure of what…

UF Health Jacksonville celebrates 17th annual A Night for Heroes Gala

UF Health Jacksonville hosted its 17th annual A Night for Heroes Gala on Feb. 3, 2024, honoring the staff and first responders who are true heroes. The gala raised funds to provide state-of-the-art equipment to better serve the community, bringing awareness of the value of a Level I…

Son honors father’s legacy of academic research and leadership at UF

When James B. (Bert) Flanegan, Ph.D., a 45-year professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, announced his retirement date, his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan (BABA ’94) and Ella Flanegan, wanted to do something significant to recognize his remarkable career.

Care and Education: The Legacy of The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

Photo by Aaron Daye The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation continues to leave a legacy of caring and generosity at the University of Florida. Since 2016, the Schulze Family Foundation has provided more than $400,000 to the UF College of Dentistry to expand a comprehensive children’s oral health and…

Phi Mu’s Week of Miracles shines at UF

The members of Phi Mu at the University of Florida, when compared to the philanthropic endeavors of their Greek Life peers, own a unique perspective on the impact that their yearlong efforts can have on their local community. Phi Mu is the only sorority that is…

Filling silence with the sweetest sound

Words can’t do justice to the pain that is felt by families who experience losing a child. In the halls of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, a new initiative is underway to help provide additional solace to families grappling with the grief that accompanies such circumstances. Through the…