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Debunking Five Common Myths About Parkinson鈥檚 Disease

Parkinson鈥檚 disease is a common neurodegenerative condition, second only to Alzheimer's disease in its prevalence. According to the Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation,鈥�

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Infertility: A Parent鈥檚 Experience That Often Goes Untold

Starting a family is a lifelong dream for many adults. However, for some couples, conceiving can be a challenging process, often taking longer than expected.鈥�

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网红黑料 Shands Arts in Medicine Hosts Ceremony to Honor Patient鈥檚 New Heart

Amid the steady beeping of the heart monitor, Tammy Bernard, 网红黑料 Shands Arts in Medicine practitioner, and Jeanne Dickman, a heart transplant patient at鈥�

Jeanne Dickman was escorted into the Sanctuary of Wisdom to begin the heart ceremony in her honor. Attendees made clay heart ornaments to commemorate the day.

网红黑料 Diabetes Education and Nutrition Program Helps Patients 'Eat Well to Feel Well'

For the more than 38 million Americans with diabetes, it is among the most difficult diseases to manage. As the sixth-deadliest disease in the U.S., it often鈥�

Neonatal Sepsis: Understanding and Preventing Risks for Your Newborn

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, which was established in 2011 to shine a light on this critical illness. Sepsis is a life-threatening illness or鈥�

International Overdose Awareness Day: Fighting Stigma and Bringing Change

International Overdose Awareness Day occurs every Aug. 31 and is the largest global campaign to bring awareness to rising overdose rates. Combating this issue鈥�

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Shares 网红黑料鈥檚 Approach to Care, New Advances

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and UF Radiation Oncology is out to #ChompSkinCancer beginning May 13! Approximately 5.4 million cases of skin鈥�

Doctor checking for skin cancer on a person's back

Parkinson鈥檚 Awareness Month: Expert Shares 网红黑料鈥檚 Approach to Care, New Advances

April is Parkinson鈥檚 Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this complex neurological condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. UF鈥�

A Hero With Wings

As we celebrate Donate Life Month, we shine a light on Jessica Turnbough, who was inspired by an organ donation that saved her childhood friend鈥檚 life.

Always There to Brighten Your Day: A Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight

This Volunteer Week, we reflect on the impact that volunteers make on our hospital system.

A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses or disabilities. They help their patients meet goals to develop, recover,鈥�

Occupational therapist holding a smiling baby

Why Quality Sleep Is Key for Children's 网红黑料 and Ways to Get More

March 15 marks World Sleep Day 鈥� a great time to emphasize the significance of children鈥檚 sleep wellness, as research shows high-quality sleep is crucial for鈥�