Human Progress Has No Finish Line

UF Health takes pride in transforming the lives of each patient who walks through our doors, guiding them throughout their path to recovery with world-class care. Our commitment to helping our patients recapture their quality of life has yielded outstanding outcomes that continually earn us national recognition. We remain determined to tackle even our patients’ greatest challenges so that each generation is healthier than the last.

Powerful Patient Stories

Many brave patients face seemingly insurmountable odds as they experience the fight of their lives. Overcoming that adversity is made possible when their tenacity meets the power of modern medicine and the dedication of experts at UF Health. Their remarkable journeys serve as our inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries — with leading-edge treatments, pioneering research and compassionate care — to impact more lives. Each story is a testament to science and empathy working hand in hand to redefine what’s possible.

Emilie Lynch

Purpose Beyond a Cure: Advancing Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

In Powerful Patient Stories
"I'm able to empathize with what patients are going through because I went through it myself."
Charlie Welborn

Double Blessings: Charlie’s Lung Transplant Story

In Powerful Patient Stories
"It was like, 'Wow, what a blessing.' Truly a blessing in such a short amount of time."
Harvey and Amy Doliner in a plane.

Absolute Altitude: UF Health Jacksonville Saves Harvey After Life-Threatening Accident

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“I walked through the edge of the plane’s propeller, which was spinning at a couple thousand RPMs.”
Grace Huber

The Gift of Grace: Series of Surgeries Saves Baby Grace From Rare Heart Defect at UF Health

In Powerful Patient Stories
"When you look at Grace now, you'd never guess what she's been through."
Dacvid and Karen are both University of Florida alumni and love traveling together.

UF Health Jacksonville Races to Save David From Cardiac Arrest After Crossing Finishing Line

In Powerful Patient Stories
“I remember crossing the finish line, looking at my watch and then I don’t remember much until that evening.”
Eduardo

Facing A Rare Lung Disease, Eduardo’s Family Never Gave Up Hope

In Powerful Patient Stories
“Everyone was so amazing. It felt like a dream. The entire staff was always making sure he was comfortable.”
Jeanne Dickman

UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Hosts Ceremony to Honor Patient’s New Heart

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"Arts in Medicine made my dream come true. This ceremony was a gift beyond words.”
Taylor Green

After Struggle With Brain Tumor, Taylor’s Back To Living His Best Life

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“My doctors at UF Health knew exactly how to treat me. Now I’m healthy and back to doing what I…
Courtney

Courtney and the Cancer She Never Planned For

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“Every member of my team was amazing. I have immense love for them and am blessed to have them in…
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Groundbreaking Care: The UF Health Difference

At UF Health, excellence is ingrained in everything we do. Our never-ending pursuit toward innovation and groundbreaking discoveries enable UF Health to deliver world-class health care to the communities we serve.

Robin Bell with horse

UF Professor Heads for Paris This Summer as Team Veterinarian for Team Australia’s Equine Athletes

In Groundbreaking Care
From his native Australia to Florida, Robin Bell, B.V.Sc., lives and breathes elite performance horses.
A in-home health care provider takes the blood pressure of a woman.

UF Health Providing Hospital-Level Care From the Comfort of Home

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“Prioritizing our patients and their well-being is at the core of the UF Health Shands mission."
Transplant surgery

Leading the Nation in Outcomes for Transplant

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Recent data shows UF Health has some of the nation’s best outcomes for liver, kidney and lung transplants.
UF Health Jacksonville Hospital

UF Health Jacksonville Physician is World’s First to Implant Regenerative Bio Envelope for Defibrillator

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UF Health Jacksonville physician’s innovative procedure leads to better outcomes for patients.
Participants of the BRAVE program pose for a photo

UF Health St. Johns Widens Teen Access to Mental Health Services

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UF Health St. Johns’ BRAVE program has expanded, serving over 217,000 students in seven school districts.
Dr. Jonathan Licht stands at a podium, addressing a room full of people in front of a shimmering silver, blur, and orange backdrop.

The UF Health Cancer Center Sits Among the Nation’s Top Cancer Treatment Programs

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UF Health Cancer Center’s NCI designation gives patients access to a larger network of new cancer treatments.
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