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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

Alexa Rivers' journey with Type 1 diabetes began at age 2 and has shaped her passion for public health. Growing up managing the challenges of blood glucose highs and lows and witnessing the financial strain of her care inspired Alexa to pursue a public health degree. Now, she aims to transform her experiences into advocacy, working toward a more equitable healthcare system for all chronic illness patients. #WorldDiabetesDay

U.S. Army veteran Will Stephens is committed to teamwork, empowering and serving others as the assistant director of human resources at the UF College of Medicine. The lessons he learned from the military inspire his work today. In his role, Stephens focuses on creating a team that can foster real-time positive change and impact. “Here at the College of Medicine, recruiting the right physician, researcher, and staff member who will provide top-tier service and make a daily impact in patients’ lives is really important,” Stephens said. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/evxkYWhM

Dr. Oliver Grundmann, a researcher at the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy, gave his insight to the Miami Herald on illegal marijuana products being sold at smoke and vape shops around Florida that have been contaminated with toxic pesticides. Grundmann researches the effects of natural products on the brain. Regarding exposure to these chemicals, he said that he is concerned about the temporary and long-term health effects such as dizziness, fatigue and memory problems. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g8EeA3K4

For Pepper, a black cat, bringing home dead mice was normal behavior, but the one she delivered to her owner one day in May resulted in the discovery of the first jeilongvirus case in the U.S. John Lednicky, Ph.D., a UF professor and Pepper’s owner, took the mouse to his UF lab for testing. He and his team discovered that the mouse had a unique case of jeilongvirus. The virus found was named Gainesville rodent jeilong virus 1 by the team and is the first jeilongvirus to be discovered in the U.S. Read more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/exYCk8aD

Dr. Tomas (Tom) Martin , a UF Health cardiovascular surgeon, was honored with the keys to the City of Ormond Beach by Mayor Bill Partington. October 31, 2024, was declared as a day to celebrate Dr. Martin’s contributions to medicine and patient care. Dr. Martin treated Mayor Partington’s wife, Lori Partington in 2022 and Deputy Mayor Harold Briley in 2019. Dr. Martin was honored not just for his care of these cherished Ormond Beach residents but for his lifesaving skills that have impacted people worldwide.

It’s here! The UF Health Cancer Center launched the Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, which will expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings and essential health care services, including 3D mammograms and screenings for cervical, colon, and prostate cancers. The vehicle is the first of its kind in North Central Florida and will expand our efforts to detect cancer early — when it’s most treatable — by eliminating barriers like transportation and time away from work. It's an essential part of our strategy to address the cancer needs of our communities, particularly our rural and aging populations, bringing high-quality health care directly to people where they are.

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