Healing the caregiver

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.

Getting a second chance at life

How the minimally invasive MitraClip procedure helped Karen Kaunitz's battle with lung disease.

A remarkable recovery

"Fast Pass" to stroke recovery

Just after sunset on June 11, 2018, Joseph Susdorf stood at the entrance of Jacksonville International Airport, tapping his right hand but feeling nothing. In…

Same-day testing, same-day peace of mind

Ashley Durand characterizes herself as an art-lover and adventure-seeker. In the summer of 2018, she took a road trip and explored several national parks on…

Restoring rhythm

A UF Health cardiologist is the first in the world to implant a regenerative bio envelope he helped create, improving the life of a Jacksonville mother.

Saving Smiles

Kayli Cramer is your typical Florida teen. The full-time student is an education major at Daytona State College and has a part-time job at Starbucks. When she…

Triple snakebite survivor thankful to be alive

Lavon Klinger was enjoying a peaceful Sunday afternoon with her Chihuahua, Sampson. It was like any other day when Klinger, 87, would sit on a swing and relax…

Road to recovery began at UF Health Jacksonville

One second, one mistake, one phone call can change everything. Dennis Badgett was driving toward his home in Titusville, Florida, when his phone rang, and his…

Faith fuels patient's fight against breast cancer

Virginia Palmer is thankful. She lives each day with deep gratitude that only comes from being pushed to the edge and not giving up. “I am a person of deep…

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…