UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital selected among best in 6 medical specialties
Oct 7, 2025
U.S. News & World Report releases Best Children's Hospital rankings.
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UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital selected among best in 6 medical specialties
U.S. News & World Report releases Best Children's Hospital rankings.
UF Health to host virtual, bimonthly cancer education and support sessions
Oct 2, 2025
First session slated for Oct. 7.
Pabst Personal Care walk-in and primary care clinic opens in Newberry
Sep 30, 2025
Direct Primary Care subscription model aims to personalize medical experience.
UF town hall on protecting community through vaccines slated for Wednesday
Sep 30, 2025
Dr. Paul Offit to address safety, efficacy of vaccines and need to keep mandate in place.
‘Reducing Falls’ event focuses on leading cause of death, injury among elderly
Sep 29, 2025
FYZICAL physical therapy organization partners with Touching Hearts for event.
14th Annual Peanut Butter Challenge starts on Monday
Sep 26, 2025
Donations accepted statewide at UF/IFAS extension offices through Nov. 24.
UF Health to host Vison Awareness Expo on Saturday
Sep 25, 2025
Event to be held at UF Health The Oaks at Oaks Mall.
Dementia care virtual presentation on tap for Sept. 16
Sep 12, 2025
Touching Hearts at Home speaker to address caregiver strategies on Zoom.
Florida Department of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert
Sep 11, 2025
Confirmed case found in stray cat near Hawthorne.
Alachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign
Sep 9, 2025
Initiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to honor Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sep 9, 2025
Community encouraged to give donate throughout September.
UF study details how cells defend, trick viruses
Sep 7, 2025
Study shows that cells power down to survive.
UF researchers aim to improve nutrition for cancer patients
Sep 4, 2025
Cancer survivors have lower risk or death, recurrence if have healthy diet.
Inaugural Power over Pain Jubilee slated for Saturday
Sep 4, 2025
Event to take place at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program ‘sunsetting’ after nearly 30 years
Sep 2, 2025
Termination effective Sept. 30.
UF study shows many pregnant women uncertain of marijuana risks as use increases
Sep 1, 2025
Marijuana use associated in some studies with adverse fetal neurodevelopmental outcomes.
UF joins Sunshine Genetics Consortium to identify, treat rare disease
Aug 29, 2025
For a newborn with a genetic disease, a diagnosis can take four or five years. That’s time that could be spent trying to treat the disease […]
UF College of Nursing welcomes ‘historic’ fall undergraduate class
Aug 29, 2025
The 226-student undergrad class is college’s largest ever.
Health officials confirm first human screwworm case in U.S.
Aug 26, 2025
Patient contracted flesh-eating parasite after trip to El Salvador.
Department of Health in Alachua County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory
Aug 20, 2025
Several sentinel chickens test positive for West Nile virus.
Poll shows a shifting mindset on alcohol health risks across America
Aug 15, 2025
Gallup started tracking opinions on moderate alcohol consumption in 2001.
UF professor offers students back-to-school tips to avoid getting sick
Aug 15, 2025
Illnesses include common cold, strep throat, pink eye and head lice.
UF/IFAS experts break down the buzz on the myth of mosquito-repelling plants
Aug 11, 2025
Does planting citronella or lavender around your patio and garden actually work?