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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

UF researchers Sergei Kusmartsev, Ph.D., and William Donelan, Ph.D., have received a $2.5 million grant from the 1923 Fund. Over the next five years, they will use this grant to develop the team and resources needed to continue research on novel immunotherapy treatments for bladder cancer. Read more about their research at the link below. https://lnkd.in/ek4QMVFR

As we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month this October, we’re highlighting the vital role physical therapists play in inpatient hospital settings. At UF Health Shands Hospital, Justin Sherry, PT, exemplifies the impact of physical therapy, especially in our Burn Unit, where he helps patients regain mobility, strength, and independence during challenging recoveries. Physical therapy is a key part of the healing process in hospitals, and professionals like Justin bring both expertise and compassion to their work, making a significant difference in patient outcomes. We’re grateful for the dedication and care he shows each day. Thank you, Justin, for your commitment to transforming lives! ??

With flu season starting, we encourage everyone to get their flu vaccine to prevent illness and spread of the flu. Schedule an appointment with your local provider today and become protected! Stephen Motew MD, MHA, FACS, president and CEO of UF Health, received his flu shot in preparation for flu season. UF Health employees can get their flu shots now through October 31 and become a Flu-Free MVP for UF Health. Employees can make an appointment with Occupational Health Services or the UF Student Health Care Center.

Our UF Health hospitals, physician practices and outpatient facilities have returned to normal operations and will be open during normal hours Monday, Sept. 30. https://lnkd.in/gubUhP4x

We have more updates. Please check back for periodic updates regarding the latest closures or modified hours for our UF Health clinical facilities. We are currently dealing with numerous power outages. Our UF Health hospitals continue normal operations and some of our outpatient facilities also have returned to normal operations. https://lnkd.in/gubUhP4x

Update: After Hurricane Helene, we’re experiencing power outages affecting some locations. UF Health hospitals are operational, and certain outpatient facilities have resumed normal activities. For details on closures and modified hours, check: https://lnkd.in/gubUhP4x

UF Health is monitoring Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday evening, Sept. 26. Updates will continue to be provided as needed.?Please check back for periodic updates regarding the latest closures or modified hours for our UF Health clinical facilities. https://lnkd.in/gubUhP4x

First-year University of Florida College of Medicine student Rodrigo Alcala-Arana is from Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. Puerto La Cruz is the home of Chagas disease, a deadly and neglected tropical disease that affects 6 to 7 million people today worldwide. After witnessing the lack of awareness about Chagas disease and watching people needlessly die, Alcala-Arana dedicated much of his time at UF to conducting research with his mentors and educating the public about the disease. Learn more about his research at the link below. https://lnkd.in/ev7vWCGB

Maryam Deravi, Pharm.D., ’23, has been awarded the 2024 Impacting Immunization Implementation Through Quality Improvement Grant by the American Pharmacists Association. This award recognizes her efforts to improve vaccination rates among Type 2 diabetes patients. https://lnkd.in/egY4Z86r