White coats a symbol of compassion, commitment
Focusing on patients as people as well as the data of their lab tests and medical histories is the foundation of true patient care. This advice, shared with […]
Dr. David Smith to lead newly established Department of Plastic Surgery
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s (MCOM) Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has become a freestanding Department of Plastic Surgery – a transition approved by the […]
A week full of fun at the USF Health Multicultural Week Celebration
USF Health is celebrating Multicultural Week. Here are some images capturing the week-long celebration. Farther below is the schedule for the events. Monday, November 13 Microaggressions – […]
Dr. Laurie Woodard among nine physicians honored by AAMC for outstanding contributions to academic medicine [video]
TAMPA, Fla (Nov. 6, 2017) — The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has recognized University of South Florida (USF) physician Dr. Laurie Woodard for exemplifying qualities of […]
When age doesn’t matter: New model of care offers women greater expertise for fighting cancer
Brigitte Jenkins has more living to do. She is 80, has a full and loving family, and aims to reach her U.S. travel goal – she has visited […]
Students present research during 8th Annual Student Symposium
Medical students, staff and faculty gathered Nov. 3 at the USF Health auditorium for the 8th Annual Student Symposium, hosted by the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine […]
Fish Consumption Offers Same Protection in Preventing Childhood Asthma as Fish Oil Supplements
Tampa, Fla (October 30, 2017) – Pregnant women who consume fish rather than fish oil supplements are just as likely to protect their offspring from developing asthma. Researchers […]
Diagnosis of rare illness prompts global study led by USF- Johns Hopkins doctor
Oct. 26, 2017 — Jennifer Leiding, MD, an associate professor of pediatrics at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and pediatric immunologist and allergy specialist at Johns Hopkins All […]
School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences officially welcomes Class of 2020
Students in the Class of 2020 for the USF School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences officially began their journey to join the health care field after receiving […]
Doctor discusses USF Health relief efforts in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico
Tampa, Fla. (Oct. 17) — Back from last week’s trip to Puerto Rico, USF Health’s Dr. Asa Oxner discussed her recent experience treating patients and assessing critical medical […]
USF neuroscientist probes how different states of tau drive brain cell damage
Research by Laura Blair’s team seeking to untangle tau may lead to targeted treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases Both of USF Health neuroscientist Laura Blair’s grandmothers […]
USF physicians earn spots on 2017-18 Best Doctors in America list
Once again, USF Health physicians fill the biennial Best Doctors in America® list, one of the largest ongoing peer physician polls in health care. This year, the local […]
USF physicians donate supplies, treat patients in Puerto Rico
1,500 pounds of medications and supplies donated by USF Health were delivered Oct. 11 to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico on a jet chartered by Tampa Bay Rays for a […]
USF provides aid to Puerto Rican hurricane victims
Twelve USF Health physicians will travel to Puerto Rico over the next few months, while USF invites 240 Puerto Rican medical students to finish this semester in Tampa […]
Concussion Center opens, giving patients greater access to USF Health experts
USF Health has opened a new Concussion Center, offering health care providers across the Tampa Bay area with a facility dedicated to treating patients of all ages who […]
Research at USF Health reveals ALS and FTD gene link to pathology
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), two rare neurodegenerative diseases also considered as spectrum disorders, affect thousands of Americans every year. ALS, a condition that effects […]
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