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’s advanced prosthetics research benefits combat-wounded veterans [VIDEO]
Army Sgt. Danny Swank’s lower right leg was amputated following dozens of surgeries to try to save the limb severely damaged when a grenade exploded inside his Humvee […]
Advances in ataxia research featured Sept. 6 at USF Health CAMLS [VIDEO]
Click here to watch archived live stream of symposium The annual scientific symposium hosted by by FARA and USF was live streamed for the first time, with more than 900 views via social media […]
USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute offers Amyvid brain imaging
Amyvid is the first and only FDA-approved diagnostic PET tracer for imaging beta amyloid plaques in the living brain Tampa, FL – (Sept. 5, 2012) The USF Health […]
USF Health, Bisk Education to offer online health informatics graduate degree
TAMPA, FL (Sept. 5, 2012) — USF Health is partnering with Bisk Education to offer a new online master’s degree in Health Informatics, responding to the growing need for technology […]
Front Row Tampa Bay spotlight shines on USF Health
Creating a world-class healthcare facility in Tampa Bay. Leading research on how the power of genetics can help tailor treatments to specific individuals. Caring for the whole patient […]
Paralympian turned pediatrician lives life without limits [VIDEO]
When Diane Straub swims, the first thing you notice is how fast she moves. She slices through the water, sending out sprays of glistening sparks. The next thing […]
More students than ever start fall classes at USF Health
It’s another year of firsts and breaking records for the colleges and programs at USF Health. Both Pharmacy and SELECT welcomed their second group of students, each more […]
Study finds gene that predicts happiness in women
New finding may help explain the gender difference in happiness Tampa, FL (Aug. 28, 2012) — A new study has found a gene that appears to make women […]
College of Public Health greets record number of new students
The USF College of Public Health admitted nearly 700 students this fall—a record according to Todd Williams, MEd, academic services administrator in the college’s Office of Academic and […]
Tampa hosts RNC
The Republican National Convention comes to Tampa Aug. 27-30. With Tampa Bay on an international media stage during the RNC, we’ll be seizing the opportunity to show off how […]
Dr. Petersen shares preliminary results of The Villages community health survey
Donna Petersen, ScD, dean of the the USF College of Public Health, reported on the preliminary results of a recent community health survey conducted at The Villages, in […]
What to do if a hurricane approaches
With Tropical Storm Isaac continuing its march across the Caribbean (Click here for storm update), it’s a good time for a reminder of what we do at USF Health […]
A commitment to humanity in medicine [VIDEO]
View Photo Gallery for 2012 Morsani College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony Never before had 1,000 chairs been squeezed into a room to accommodate all who came to […]
USF Health first to offer new care channels with Allscripts Electronic Health Records, powered by American Well [VIDEO]
Patients will have online access to care from virtually anywhere at any time
USF’s John Mayer joins expert panel addressing health concerns of nation’s astronauts
CARMICHAEL, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2012) – Prior to advancing its human spaceflight sector, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) addressed the heightened risk of musculoskeletal injuries threatening astronauts, […]