Total Joints for a Total Transformation

Double hip replacement surgeries correct years of fused joints and limitations for one orthopaedic patient

Restoring the Heart of an IRONMAN®

After a hereditary heart condition limited his endurance, one athlete pursued specialized cardiac care to return to competition.

A Quiet Life Interrupted

How a sudden onset of cold sweat signaled a near-fatal heart attack — and led to a second chance

A New Lease on Life After Double Knee Replacement Surgery

For years, knee pain slowly took over Ella Bryant’s daily life. What began as wear and tear over time gradually worsened, making everyday activities more…

A Cold Sweat and a Second Chance

UF Health videographer Jeff Imperial thought it was just a passing spell — until a gut instinct and quick action led doctors to uncover life-threatening…

From Pain to Possibility: How Hip Replacement Helped Restore Independence

For years, everyday tasks had become a struggle for Joanne Dijanni. Chronic back pain, worsening hip pain and osteoarthritis made even walking difficult,…

Former Florida Legislator Credits his Life to Early Detection

Tony Hill is an U.S. Army veteran, former Florida legislator and a well-known community leader. He often shares his story of stroke and recovery to encourage…

A Second Chance to Stand

Patrick Barnes’ journey to recovery with UF Health adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery

Jacksonville Woman Survives Stroke at Age 37

Chantel Mitchell thought she was about to have the weekend of her life at a Nicki Minaj concert. Instead, she found herself fighting for it. While dancing at…

Finding Hope in Sound Again

A UF Health patient has his hearing restored with a minimally invasive procedure

When Advocacy Meets Care

In January 2025, while returning from a birthday trip in Marion County for her wife, Lakisha Carter experienced unexpected and alarming pain. “I went to the…

Amelia Returns to Family Life After Complex Hernia Surgery at UF Health Jacksonville

Amelia Jones is a radiology employee at UF Health Jacksonville. She went from checking in patients to becoming one herself after experiencing a traumatic…