Minority Health Month: Key Factors for Safe, Healthy Pregnancy Experiences for Minority Women

High-quality health care, patient trust and education are key factors in helping to ensure more minority women have healthier pregnancies.

Midwifery Week Spotlights: Carrie & Amy

UF Health Jacksonville and UF Health North celebrate Midwifery week October 1-7. This national observance was created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives…

Midwifery Week Spotlights: Amy & Dalia

Today’s spotlights feature Amy Hart and Dalia Philbeck.

Midwifery Week Spotlights: Angela & Amanda

Today’s spotlights feature Angela Elliott and Amanda Carryl.

Donate Life: A Legacy of Love

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

Colon Cancer Prevention & Awareness

Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States.

Pregnancy in Epilepsy Program

According to the Epilepsy Foundation, about 1.1 million women of childbearing age in the United States have epilepsy, which can put them at risk for…

Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms, Risks and Treatments

According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. A woman’s chances of being diagnosed are 1 in 78.

Finding the strength to fight

A young pharmacy student undergoes breast cancer treatment during the pandemic.

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Fibroid Awareness: What You Need to Know

It’s important for women to understand how uterine fibroids can affect them. Health education empowers women to act positively on behalf of their health and…

Tips for Breastfeeding Success

Breastfeeding requires patience and persistence. As mother and baby become more efficient, breastfeeding will become a wonderful experience and may be one of…

Heart Disease in Women – An Unfortunate Foe

There are several heart conditions that can affect women. It’s helpful to understand these, along with the occurrences and risks leading up to them.