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 […]
25th USF Health Research Day: A celebration of research and collaboration
The hubbub started early Feb. 20 as young scientists filled the Marshall Center Ballroom to post their research posters. It was Tampa’s coldest morning so far, and veteran […]
Board of Governors approves request to build new USF medical school in downtown Tampa
Proposal now advances to Florida Legislature and Governor Tampa, FL (Feb. 19, 2015) — The Florida Board of Governors today approved the request by the University of South […]
Motorcycle ride to benefit USF Parkinson’s disease center
The fundraiser teams patient with USF neurologist who studies new treatments for the neurodegenerative disease Tampa, FL (Feb. 18, 2015) – The first time his right arm froze […]
Join the 25th celebration of USF Health Research Day this Friday, Feb. 20
For 25 years, the USF Health Research Day has provided emerging scientists with a venue for presenting their research to peers and judges and showcasing to the broader […]
USF Health ALS Clinic named a Center of Excellence
The USF Health ALS Clinic was named a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence by the ALS Association Feb. 2, further validating the Clinic team’s multidisciplinary approach for treating […]
USF Health focuses on women and heart disease, launches new program
Katie Pemble was trim, did not smoke and lived what she considered a healthy lifestyle. “Do I look like a heart attack waiting to happen?” Pemble, 50, asked […]
USF medical student featured on Super Bowl Pregame Show, NBC’s “Today” Show
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine student Ed Woodward was featured in segments during Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIX pregame show and Saturday morning’s “Today” Show, both on NBC. […]
Florida’s neuromusculoskeletal experts gather at inaugural summit, hosted by USF Physical Therapy
Experts in rehabilitation and neuromusculoskeletal sciences from Florida’s universities gathered for the Inaugural Summit of the USF Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Research, held January 16, 2015 at CAMLS in […]
New compounds more potent in combatting brain-eating amoeba’s fatal infection
Tampa, FL (Jan. 28, 2015) – A University of South Florida Health College of Public Health professor and his team of researchers have zeroed in on compounds that […]
The Super Bowl of weight loss: Former NFL players drop pounds, get healthy
By Lisa Greene, Tampa General Hospital News When Rob Taylor was an offensive lineman, he ate everything in sight. Rob Taylor talks about his experience losing weight as […]
Nominate a COPH alum today!
The USF College of Public Health is calling for nominations for its Outstanding Alumni Awards. Take a look at this fun video and then vote for a COPH alum […]
USF Health, Moffitt Cancer Center Launch Florida’s First Cardio-Oncology Program
New collaboration uses cutting-edge therapies to reduce risk of cardiovascular complications caused by cancer treatment Approximately 30 percent of all cancer patients develop cardiovascular complications during treatment. USF […]
Coming soon: The 25th USF Health Research Day is Feb. 20
Mark your calendar for Friday, Feb. 20, for this year’s USF Health Research Day. This year’s event – held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the USF […]
USF professors lend interdisciplinary expertise to cutting-edge medical alert system
Two USF faculty members from different disciplines helped develop a new medical alert system that works proactively – providing ongoing monitoring rather than waiting for a reactive push […]
BANDaids for BRIDGE showcases talent for a cause
The 4th Annual BandAIDS for BRIDGE Talent show packed the hall at the T. Pepin Hospitality Centre this Friday evening — entertaining students, faculty, staff and friends of […]