UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital

Young patients at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital will soon stay better connected during treatment thanks to a generous grant from the Joy in Childhood Foundation.

After an extensive overhaul, we're thrilled to reopen Unit 44 of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. This top-to-bottom renovation features upgrades with each of our youngest patients in mind.

The 20th annual Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament made a splash at the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fla. The event brought together a record-setting 110 boats for a day of sunshine and sport on Saturday, April 26.

Over the weekend of April 11-13, Extra Life gamers took to the tabletop to raise money for their local children’s hospitals. Tabletop Weekend unites all gamers to play board games, collectible card games, Tabletop RPGs, and more to raise funds in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Gator Gaming – the…

Genevieve Saulino’s journey began before she took her first breath. Doctors discovered three holes in her heart during pregnancy, diagnosing her with congenital heart disease and setting the stage for a challenging, but hopeful, path ahead. After delivery, newborn Genevieve was immediately taken to the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive…

Photo courtesy of DM at UF Dance Marathon at the University of Florida celebrated its 31st year by uniting the Gainesville and campus community to help “Write the Story” for every child and family who relies on UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. During the weekend of April 5-6, dedicated…

Twenty years ago, a group of maintenance workers at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital came together with a dream. A dream of making a difference in children’s lives. A dream to give back to the hospital in ways they could see. From their determination was born the Fishing for Kids…

The renovations to Unit 44 at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital are nearing completion, bringing a sense of anticipation for the reopening later this spring.

Leaders of the Florida Forestry Association presented a check in the amount of $45,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville last week. The money was primarily raised at the Tommy Usher Golf Classic for Log A Load for Kids, held at…

Building worlds in Minecraft and racing through virtual bridges are just some of the ways 9-year-old Ella Grace Ramondetta keeps her spirit high during hospital stays. Now, as the newly named 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, she’s building something even more…