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USF Health Doctors’ Day 2022
April 8, 2022

USF Health doctors continue to make life better for their patients and the Tampa Bay community. On March 30, USF Health  patients sent uplifting notes of appreciation to their doctors for  National  Doctors’ Day.  Here are  just a few of the notes they received:  “Without Dr. Nofsinger I wouldn’t be walking around. He listened to my concerns and used his skills […]

Patient makes $25,000 challenge gift to support USF Health IBD Center
May 12, 2021

Grateful patient Michelle Turman MA ’00 CFRE has made a $25,000 challenge gift to encourage other patients and donors to advance research and comprehensive care at the USF Health Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Center. Turman was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease 10 years ago and was on a medication that worked for about six years before she became immune to it. Crohn’s […]

Carol Martin and Elaine Shimberg
April 23, 2021

Carol Martin and Elaine Shimberg, incredible Tampa Bay philanthropists and longtime, passionate supporters of USF Health, sadly passed away last week. Both women were leaders in the community and dedicated to making life better for patients and students. Martin founded multiple endowed funds at USF Health, including the Marell Foundation Chair for Research on Down Syndrome, held by Russell Kirby, […]

Doctors’ Day 2021
April 15, 2021

Following a year when health care professionals have been challenged like never before, USF Health doctors continue to make life better for our patients and community. Nearly 500 USF Health patients sent uplifting notes to their doctors and staff for National Doctors’ Day on March 30. A doctor who’s compassion for life and strength for truth, honor, and serving. You are looking into the […]

USF Health physicians celebrated by their patients on National Doctor’s Day
April 7, 2020

More than 1,700 patients sent uplifting notes to their USF Health doctors and staff for National Doctors’ Day on March 30. Now more than ever, the dedication of USF Health physicians, nurses, and other staff is being recognized.  Here are just a few of the uplifting responses we received: “Thank you to all the USF doctors and their medical staff for your perseverance and grit!  You are […]