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 […]
USF Nursing makes special deliveries, bringing holiday cheer to hospitalized children
This is the College’s second annual B.E.A.R.S. campaign — the cuddly teddy bears are a hit at Tampa Bay hospitals Tampa, FL (Dec. 3, 2013) –This holiday season, […]
USF global health researcher awarded Gates Foundation grant to tackle neglected parasitic diseases
Distinguished USF Health Professor Thomas Unnasch, PhD, was among the investigators to receive the latest Grand Challenges Explorations awards announced by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Unnasch […]
Thank You, Public Health [VIDEO]
In honor of Public Health Thank You Day, the USF College of Public Health joins Research!America and leading U.S. organizations to recognize professionals who work 24/7 to protect […]
Ybor Youth Clinic adds affordable family planning services for those at risk
Ybor Youth Clinic, a facility specifically designed for adolescents and young adults, recently expanded the healthcare services it offers Tampa Bay area adolescents and young adults to include […]
Case studies by USF Health neurologists link smoking “spice” with stroke in healthy, young adults
Tampa, FL (Nov. 19, 2013) — Add stroke to the list of severe health hazards that may be associated with smoking synthetic marijuana, popularly known as spice or […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Lewis Barness, a pioneer in pediatrics
A physician, a mentor and a friend to all who met him will truly be missed. Lewis A. Barness, MD, a father of modern pediatrics, the founder of […]
Glimpse at courts helps USF Health students, faculty see legal system at work
Substance abuse trials, a case of a medical clinic investment deal going wrong, juvenile court, testimony from the medical examiner for the murder trial of Dante Morris. These […]
USF Physical Therapy puts active police officer back to work, and riding her champion horse
A career in law enforcement and a cherished hobby of showing horses were heading toward dead ends for Janise Man-Son-Hing. Since November 2011, ever-increasing back pain was preventing […]
USF student group brings international film on educating girls to Tampa Theatre
An international film showing the impact education has on the lives of girls and women across the world was screened Nov. 10 at Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa. […]
USF Health faculty members honored for outstanding research
Four USF Health faculty members were among 11 recipients of the university’s 2013 Faculty Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. Cesario Borlongan, PhD; Chad Dickey, PhD; and Benjamin Djulbegovic, MD, […]
Edison, FARA and USF announce EPI-743 Phase 2 Friedreich’s ataxia clinical trial in adults with point mutations
First patient enrolled to evaluate investigational drug’s effectiveness in rare Friedreich’s ataxia genotype Mountain View, CA; Downingtown, PA; & Tampa, FL (Nov. 4, 2013) — Edison Pharmaceuticals, the […]
USF medical student joins public policy experts to urge GME increase [VIDEO]
USF senior medical student Alicia Billington spoke at a congressional briefing after the Association of American Medical College (AAMC) announced record-breaking medical school enrollment and the need to […]
Byrd Institute CEO testifies before U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
Aging affects the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other degenerative diseases as much as genetics and the environment, USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute CEO […]
USF Health helps make life better with free flu shots
Faculty, staff, students and residents from the community lined up for free flu shots at the USF College of Public Health throughout the day on Friday, Oct. 25. […]
Do you know what it means to be hungry?
It’s not often a university endorses segregation, classism, and sexism. But, such was the case for attendees at USF Health’s Hunger Luncheon on Wednesday, October 23. From the […]
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