UF Health uses the latest technology in breast cancer detection. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women after skin cancer. Regular screenings to detect breast cancer should be a part of a woman’s annual health care routine. UF Health Breast Imaging Centers are open and ready to…
UF Health Jacksonville Arts in Medicine program coordinator Lauren Anter is back with another at-home art project. Though the city has relaxed the stay-at-home order, many of us are still…
The term “grief” is typically associated with reflecting about someone’s death or a loss from a death. More than 2,800,000 deaths occur annually in the USA, and 5% to 9% of the population sustains the loss of a close family member each year, according to data from 2017. Unfortunately,…
Children and teens may face a variety of stressors as they navigate everyday life. During this unique time of COVID-19, the nature of the stressors are different, and it becomes even more important for youth to strengthen their coping and stress management skills. Some activities that are usually used as…
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, which honors speech-language pathologists for their excellent care for patients with communication, speech and swallowing disorders. This year’s theme is “Communication at Work,” signifying the importance of effective communication in the workplace between…
Is online schooling lasting longer than you thought it would? Here are five ways to help you and your child succeed. Most parents in America faced an enormous, unexpected task — to simultaneously work and transition to the role of teacher during this pandemic. The quick transition to online schooling…
Normally, the Arts in Medicine program at UF Health Jacksonville works on art projects with patients at their bedside to promote stress relief and relaxation while they are admitted. During these uncertain and stressful times, program coordinator Lauren Anter wanted to share…
Patients at UF Health North appreciate the get well cards made by staff members’ children. America’s “new normal” during the coronavirus pandemic is affecting common practices in and outside the home. Patients in particular are experiencing a routine change, namely those used to having hospital visitors before or after a…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are realizing that the proverb, “The greatest health is wealth,” rings true. Now more than ever, we should focus on those lifestyle behaviors that make the highest deposits into our banks of good health. Research reveals adequate sleep is among those behaviors needing more…
Strokes, heart attacks and other serious illnesses and injuries still need immediate treatment. The number of patients with medical conditions and life-threatening emergencies coming to emergency departments across the country has sharply declined since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fewer cars on the road and more people at home…
