Returning to the Field

Milo Sidlo’s Journey Back to Soccer after significant injuries.

UF Health Jacksonville Opens Second Hospital Tower on North Campus

UF Health Jacksonville cut the ribbon today on its latest expansion of UF Health North, a state-of-the-art campus that continues to grow to meet the needs of…

On July 8, 2024, UF Health and University of Florida leaders, along with faculty, staff, city officials, representatives, and other members of the community, celebrated the grand opening of the second bed tower at UF Health North with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

This six-floor tower is now open and accepting patients. It features 124 new patient rooms, a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation unit, a new concierge wing, a larger emergency department, and more advanced patient care services. This latest expansion allows UF Health to help more patients in the fast-growing area of North Jacksonville and Nassau County.

An Unusual Headache Leads to Stroke Diagnosis

Ann Webb initially dismissed her headache, but what started as a minor inconvenience, turned out to be the first sign of a stroke.

Absolute altitude

UF Health Jacksonville gave Harvey his life back after a terrifying, life-threatening accident.

The race to save a life

David Henley is a dedicated husband, father and software engineer. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for more than 29 years and have two children…

UF Health Jacksonville TraumaOne saves a Gate River Run participant after he goes into cardiac arrest.

Risk now, walk later: A story of a spinal tumor

Juan Sanchez experienced tingling and numbness in his left foot, which prompted a visit with his UF Health Jacksonville primary care physician.

The Haley Brain Wellness Program

The UF Health Jacksonville Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, Brain Wellness Program started seeing patients October 2021 and its first cohort of three graduates completed the program December 2021. The Haley Brain Wellness Program is an interdisciplinary treatment program for military veterans experiencing persistent health issues associated with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries, along with associated behavioral health issues, such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression and substance use disorder.

A young patient’s path to recovery

UF Health TraumaOne team saves the life of a boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike.

Conquering treatment-resistant depression

New psychiatric therapy helps patients with major depressive disorder.

UF Health Psychiatry offers transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, an FDA-approved therapy for individuals who have treatment-resistant depression.

From fight ring to surgical suite

Professional Brazilian MMA fighter receives emergency spine surgery at UF Health North.

After professional MMA fighter Ariane Carnelossi reinjured a previously corrected herniated disc during a bout, she was taken to UF Health North hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

A complicated procedure gone right

Multidisciplinary team at UF Health Skull Base Center save a life in procedure done for first time in U.S.

Lauren Fells was admitted to the emergency room with migraine headaches and balance issues. Her MRI revealed the unique location of a large brain tumor. Dr. Daryoush Tavanaiepour and his team performed a complex procedure to remove the tumor, documenting the first surgery removing this type of tumor from this area of the brain in the United States.

From tremors to tranquility: Deep brain stimulation transforms life of Parkinson’s patient

The guitar was silenced and placed in its case. The microphone was turned off and unplugged. John Clemens could no longer play music. This wasn’t due to a lack…

John Clemens of Ormond Beach, Florida, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002. Medication helped quell the tremors initially, but as symptoms worsened, he decided to undergo surgery for deep brain stimulation.