The MARS machine performs liver dialysis, which helps detox the organ during failure. MARS therapy treats drug poisonings and other forms of potentially reversible acute liver injury, including heat stroke, ischemia and trauma. The Jacksonville community always rallies around one another. During the 16th annual A Night for Heroes gala,…
By Stella Celentano Your contribution to the Raising Hope at Workemployee giving campaign last summer contributed to the care of 3.7 million UF Health patients last year. We go above and beyond to care for our patients through programs such as UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine, the Marshall M. and Paula P.
Talia Mor looked out at the crowd with a huge smile on her face. She was speaking to students from Dance Marathon at the University of Florida. It was as though she was looking at younger versions of herself. After all, Mor was in their shoes not so long ago.
During its annual 26.2-hour event on April 1-2, Dance Marathon at the University of Florida raised $2,007,079.05 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Hundreds of dancers worked tirelessly throughout the school year and then took to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center to “Imagine the Day”…
Art is more than a hobby for Kinsey. Art is expression. It’s where her passion and creativity come alive. Even on the most difficult of days – such as her weekly dialysis on Wednesdays – 19-year-old Kinsey can be found doing arts and crafts. “She is a very cheerful type…
In support of UF’s goal to integrate AI-focused education and research, longtime UF supporters Lou and Rosemary Oberndorf recently made a historic gift to the College of Medicine, establishing the Oberndorf College of Medicine AI Prize — the college’s first-ever AI-focused award.
We never back down from helping our UF Health patients, students, faculty and communities. During the University of Florida’s fifth annual Giving Day, Gator Nation showcased its commitment and dedication. Gators of all kinds – alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and families – totaled more than 28,000 gifts for student programs, colleges, research and…
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.
It may be a new year, but your generosity during last year’s Raising Hope at Work campaign continues to impact UF Health.As a leading academic health center, UF Health views research as integral to our institution’s mission. You and all Raising Hope at Work donors gave to…
Every second matters when it comes to stroke care, as faster treatment can save lives and limit long-term effects. The first new mobile stroke unit will be housed in Gainesville and is expected to be deployed by July 2023. Soon after, UF Health will add an additional unit in Central Florida in The Villages, and, later, mobile stroke units in Jacksonville and Palm Beach County. Only 20 mobile stroke programs are currently operational nationwide.
