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Going Above and Beyond

At the heart of UF Health Shands Hospital are employees who support the well-being of our community with unwavering commitment and compassion. Earlier this year, two paramedics Todd Brooks, RN, and Bryan Goss, RN, experienced an opportunity to go beyond the call of duty while heading to work at…

Making an Impact

As Doctors’ Day approaches on March 30, we are reminded of the lasting impact physicians can make. At UF Health, the letters we receive from patients and families serve as a testament to this impact — and how personalized care can make all the difference during a hospitalization. Paul Crispen,…

Caring Beyond the Patient

In honor of Nurse’s Week, from May 6 to 12, we are highlighting exceptional stories from our nursing staff. Most nurses will tell you they decided to go into this profession to help others, and that this selfless drive pushes them to give in any way they can. Every…

Festival of Trees

Join us for the inaugural Festival of Trees benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital on December 4 – 6, 2014, held in Tioga Town Center!

Meet Ambassador Child Grayson Irwin

Photo by Stacey Steinberg Grayson Irwin was a happy, content baby who loved to laugh and rarely cried. It wasn’t until he turned 11 months that he started exhibiting viral symptoms similar to those of chicken pox. But after four doctor visits in three weeks – and progressively worsening…

Spirit of Children

This fall, while you shop for the perfect Halloween costume, you can also help improve the experiences of children being treated at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.

Yoga for Children

Tammy Bernard, M.Ed., E-RYT, integrative medicine practitioner for UF Health’s Integrative Medicine Program, discusses the many physical and mental health benefits of yoga for both children and adults. Like adults, children need quiet time to relax and unwind. Achieving this, however, is sometimes difficult when kids want to…