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 […]
VA Research Day showcases opportunities for Haley VA, USF Health collaborations
Opportunities for enhanced collaboration were revealed as leaders from USF Health and the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital gathered for a panel discussion and symposium May 23 — […]
COPH occupational medicine residents learn from dummies
When it comes to simulating a large scale crisis, USF College of Public Health students in the master of science in public health (MSPH) occupational medicine residency program […]
Region’s leading medical groups partner to form clinically integrated health care network
Tampa, FL (May 24, 2016) – Tampa Bay Health Alliance, LLC, (TBHA) today announced its formation as a new partnership of five leading medical groups, creating a clinically […]
USF Health aims to reduce hookah use in undergraduate students
The prevalence of current cigarette use has declined, according to the 2014 Surgeon General’s report, The Health Consequences of Smoking-50 Years of Progress. However, there is significant evidence […]
USF Women’s Health Collaborative celebrates National Women’s Health Week
The Women’s Health Collaborative at the University of South Florida celebrated National Women’s Health Week by awarding four seed grants to interdisciplinary research projects at its third annual […]
Dr. Krischer tapped to strengthen internal medicine’s federally funded research
Jeffrey Krischer, PhD, Distinguished University Health Professor and director of the Health Informatics Institute at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, has been appointed Vice […]
Top talent from USF Health earn Outstanding Staff Awards, and Employee of the Year
Nineteen USF Health staff members were among several dozen USF employees honored May 10 with Outstanding Staff Awards. In addition, USF Health’s Carolyn Mercurio Dove was one of two […]
Jeffrey Krischer ranked #1 NIH-funded principal investigator in the world
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is home to the world’s top NIH-funded principal investigator. Jeffrey Krischer, PhD, Distinguished University Health Professor and director of the Health […]
When patients choose, they lose weight and reduce diabetes risk
More than 80 million Americans have prediabetes, increasing their chances of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. USF […]
USF Health commencement celebrates educational milestones [video]
Between the entry of the university’s mace and turning their cap tassels to the left, 532 doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s students walked across the stage of the Sun […]
Dr. Nishit Patel dives deep into data for his practice, for his patients and, ultimately, for cures [video]
This story is part of a series highlighting faculty who are shining examples of quality and compassionate patient care and patient safety. Every day, these health care providers […]
USF’s hyperbaric physiology research extracts discoveries from extreme conditions
At the University of South Florida’s Hyperbaric Biomedical Research Laboratory, ongoing work to combat oxygen toxicity seizures in Navy divers has expanded to include research that may lead […]
Jay Dean’s hyperbaric neurophysiology research probes depths of deep-sea risks
Some of the same gases in the air we breathe to stay alive can become harmful, even deadly, at increased atmospheric pressure. “Oxygen becomes toxic and nitrogen starts […]
Wanted: More physician-scientists
The term physician-scientist may be confusing to some, and the pathway to becoming a successful physician-scientist is probably unclear to many. For purpose of this column, a physician-scientist […]
USF Pharmacy students, faculty inducted into newest chapter of national honor society
The USF College of Pharmacy continued with firsts as the young school was officially accepted as a chapter of the international Rho Chi Honor Society, and 43 of […]
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