First Cohort of Youth Education for Advancing in Health (YEAH) Graduates
Helping advance future health care leaders

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Helping advance future health care leaders
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…
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…
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…
Chronic pain can be debilitating, affecting daily activities and overall quality of life. For Winifred Thacker, a 66-year-old woman from Jacksonville, Florida,…
Two weeks before competitions, elite swimmer Victoria Weldon broke a bone in her foot. Dr. Jason Piraino then did what no one thought possible.
Ann Webb initially dismissed her headache, but what started as a minor inconvenience, turned out to be the first sign of a stroke.
UF Health Jacksonville gave Harvey his life back after a terrifying, life-threatening accident.
After more than two decades, a patient’s hernia is repaired.
Deep brain stimulation improves quality of life by reducing tremors.
A young woman continues helping others through the gift of organ donation.
The Haley Brain Wellness Program is an interdisciplinary treatment program for military veterans.