UF Health Central Florida

Wrapping up #EVSWeek with a heartfelt thank you to the unsung heroes of UF Health Central Florida: our Environmental Services team! 💚 Take a closer look at the dedicated team members who work tirelessly behind the scenes to maintain clean, safe environments for our patients, staff, and visitors. This week, we’ve celebrated their efforts through activities, luncheons, and small tokens of appreciation. We are truly grateful for their essential roles in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who walks through our doors!

Did you know September is Healthy Aging Month? Healthy aging starts with the right questions! During your next visit to your primary care doctor, be sure to ask: 1. What screenings or tests do I need at my age? 2. How can I stay active and maintain mobility? 3. Are there any lifestyle changes I should consider to support healthy aging? Your primary care doctor is here to help you age with confidence and vitality! Find a primary care provider near you: https://bit.ly/4dWs4hD

We are proud to share this amazing feedback from one of our valued patients at UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care Center! 🏥 Your experiences motivate us to continue providing top-notch care and remind us why we’re here – to ensure every patient receives exceptional service. Thank you for trusting us with your family’s care! UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care Center is open 24/7 as a full-service ER in Mount Dora/Eustis. For more information on our care, please visit https://lnkd.in/eXHRvcHA

UF Health is committed to protecting their patient population from debilitating strokes by providing them with Watchman Flx Pro as an alternative to blood thinners for stroke risk reduction. Today Dr. Christopher Jones and the UF Health Central Florida Cath and EP lab closed their 300th left atrial appendage utilizing Watchman Flx Pro. Thank you to all the people that have helped with the success of this program at UF Health Central Florida Patrick F. Thistlethwaite, MBA Mindy Ulbricht RT(R) Veronica Cole Catherine M. S. Stephanie Crawford Kimberly K. Heather Long @Kathy Hough @Bob Davis @Todd Schnitz

Join us in welcoming Bela Kudish, MD, to UF Health Medical Group Urogynecology! Dr. Kudish is a double board-certified urogynecologist with over 20 years of experience. She is now accepting new patients in Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties. Primary location: 10435 SE 170 Pl, Summerfield, FL 34491. To schedule an appointment, call 352.323.5665. Welcome aboard, Dr. Kudish! 💙🧡

Check out this sneak peek of our new UF Health Emergency and Urgent Care Center opening this fall, in the thriving community of Clermont! 🏥 Building on the same foundation as our Mount Dora/Eustis location, we are thrilled to expand our world-class healthcare services to South Lake County. Experience full-service ER and urgent care under one roof. Stay tuned for the grand opening of this location!

Back to School season is here! 🎒 Set your kids up for success with these pro sleep 😴 tips to ensure they start the year well-rested and ready to learn: 1. Create a Routine: Set a consistent bedtime with calming activities like music, reading, and brushing teeth. 2. Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 9+ hours of rest to boost focus, learning, and well-being. 3. Power Down: Limit screen time before bed to help your child relax and sleep better. Learn more about the importance of sleep schedules for back to school: https://bit.ly/3SRdOOx

Special Delivery! UF Health Central Florida is honored to be the recipient of this year’s “Subaru Loves to Care” project, thanks to our partnership with Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). They provided cozy blankets and encouraging messages of hope from Subaru customers and retailers, reminding our patients at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital that they are never alone in their fight against cancer. 🎗️

Congratulations to Shannon Long, ICU nurse at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! Shannon’s commitment to providing extraordinary skill and compassionate care was highlighted in a heartfelt nomination: “Angels do exist!! Shannon is a special angel! She provided critical, skilled care to my mother, lifting her spirits and showing extraordinary kindness. Shannon made the hospital shine, saved my mother’s life, and brought our family together. I am forever grateful.” UF Health Central Florida proudly partners with The Daisy Foundation to honor nurses who exemplify such dedication. Thank you, Shannon, for your profound impact! #DAISYAward #DAISYAwardHonoree #UFHealth #ExtraordinaryNurses

You're not feeling well...now what? 🤒 Take the guesswork out of where to go when you visit Central Florida's first-ever combined ER and Urgent Care facility, UF Health Emergency and Urgent Care Center. Whether it is a minor issue or a critical emergency, we are here to serve you 24/7. 🏥 With the convenience of urgent care and the medical expertise of an emergency room, you never have to choose between exceptional service and exceptional treatment. For more information about our services, visit: https://lnkd.in/eXHRvcHA