First Cohort of Youth Education for Advancing in Health (YEAH) Graduates

Helping advance future health care leaders

Veteran Finds Hope Through Deep Brain Stimulation After Parkinson's Diagnosis

Christian Villarose was in his 30s when he began to notice his right arm no longer swung naturally when he walked. Years later he would be diagnosed with…

A Heartfelt Journey: How Two Couples Overcame Heart Emergencies with UF Health’s Expertise

Leigh and Chuck Jacobs are comfortable with their morning routine. It often begins with a phone call, since the couple splits their time between houses in…

Battling Oral Cancer

When Rose Sweat’s dentist found an unusual growth on her tongue, he referred her to a specialist to have it checked. A biopsy revealed the lump was benign and…

Neck Surgery Drastically Improves Patient’s Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can be debilitating, affecting daily activities and overall quality of life. For Winifred Thacker, a 66-year-old woman from Jacksonville, Florida,…

From Setback to Triumph

Two weeks before competitions, elite swimmer Victoria Weldon broke a bone in her foot. Dr. Jason Piraino then did what no one thought possible.

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.

Finding relief

After more than two decades, a patient’s hernia is repaired.

Calming the Tremors

Deep brain stimulation improves quality of life by reducing tremors.

Donate Life: A Legacy of Love

A young woman continues helping others through the gift of organ donation.

Managing my Life: A Haley Brain Wellness Testimonial

The Haley Brain Wellness Program is an interdisciplinary treatment program for military veterans.