UF Health

UF Health will become the third USOP National Medical Center and the eighth system to become a health care provider for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network. The same great care Team USA gets, you get. Always. #UFHealth #ChampionHealthCare #TeamUSA University of Florida

In October, we wear pink gloves to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and support patients on their journey 💓 UF Health | Medline Industries, LP

A UF College of Dentistry and UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering research team is testing and developing a biosensor capable of detecting cancer through a saliva test. This would offer faster, non-invasive screenings. This research will support rural areas with limited access to medical imaging. https://lnkd.in/ee9agKfj

Congratulations to Ashley Zapf, M.D., and Jason Zaremski, M.D., from UF Health! They have been selected as part of the U.S. Soccer Medical Team for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic 🇺🇸⚽. Dr. Zapf will support the team during training camp in South Florida and the early phase of the tournament, while Dr. Zaremski will be on-site from October 17 to 24 to ensure the athletes remain at their best. This prestigious global tournament runs from October 16 to November 3 and brings together the brightest young talents from 16 nations. We wish our doctors and the U.S. team the very best! Images courtesy of US Soccer

UF Health has received a $783,570 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help improve antibiotic prescribing in children with respiratory tract infections. Led by David Nelson, M.D., this project aims to guide clinicians and parents in choosing the most effective antibiotic treatment for pediatric ear, nose or throat infections while also reducing the risk of side effects. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes while promoting responsible antibiotic use. Learn more about this important initiative: https://lnkd.in/gB9VpCS5 #PCORIFunding #AntibioticStewardship     

The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging awarded $3 million to a team of UF Health researchers. Their project aims to reduce health inequities faced by people living with dementia by using artificial intelligence and electronic health records to develop a machine learning-based social risk management platform. This project, iSMART, is led by Serena Jingchuan Guo, M.D. Ph.D., Jiang Bian, Ph.D. and Ramzi Salloum, Ph.D. https://lnkd.in/g6ZWqj7i

The National Institutes of Health has awarded he UF College of Medicine and the UF College of Pharmacy with an $11.8 million grant to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The grant will support scientists working to uncover the mechanics of how bacteria and antibiotics interact. https://lnkd.in/ebrtXeNr

Geoffrey K Gardner, CPA, has been named executive vice president and system chief financial officer of the UF Health clinical enterprise, effective Dec 1. With 20 years of experience in health care leadership and financial management, Gardner will work towards advancing our financial strategies and operations. https://lnkd.in/eVEkM6V4

Leighton Elliott, MD, was a biomedical engineer who made a major career change to become a doctor. Today, he is the director of UF Health’s Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program. His clinical practice and research focus on sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that occurs commonly in adolescents and young adults and frequently requires amputation. Read more about his story at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eps2NJ_X

As part of National Physical Therapy Month, we’re proud to recognize Karl Leitheiser PTA, for his 25 years of dedication at UF Health Shands! 🎉 Karl has worked primarily with orthopaedic and orthopaedic oncology patients, helping them restore mobility and strength through expert care and compassionate support. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) like Karl are vital to the patient care team, collaborating with physical therapists to ensure patients reach their recovery goals. Karl’s commitment to his patients has been unwavering, and his contributions over the last 25 years have made a lasting impact on countless lives. Thank you, Karl, for your extraordinary service and care!