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Midwifery Week Spotlights: Amanda & Elyse

UF Health Jacksonville and UF Health North celebrate Midwifery week October 1-7. This national observance was created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care. This year’s theme is Midwives Strengthening Communities.  Our midwives are committed to equitable, ethical, accessible, and quality healthcare for…

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT, is a research-based therapy used to help manage disruptive behavior in children ages 30 months to 7 years. As a parent/caregiver, you participate in the sessions that take place in a specially designed playroom. A highly trained therapist watches through a one-way mirror to offer…

An Introduction to Acute-Inpatient Rehab

Acute-inpatient rehab services can help a patient recover from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders or other injuries that have affected their ability to function independently on a daily basis. Acute-inpatient rehab services include several types of therapy: occupational, physical and speech.    The UF Health Jacksonville Rehabilitation department…

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Anamarys Blanco Fernandez, MD

From September 15 to October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States. During this time the culture, contributions and history of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America are honored and recognized nationally. The Hispanic population has been an…

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Carmen Davila, Care Coordinator

From September 15 to October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States. During this time the culture, contributions and history of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America are honored and recognized nationally. The Hispanic population has been an…

Know Your Status: Taking Control of Your Health Starts with You

National HIV Testing Day is observed annually on June 27 to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get connected to care and treatment. group of multiracial people holding red ribbon for AIDS HIV awareness Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is the virus that causes acquired…

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Sarah Chiu, MD

This May, UF Health Jacksonville is recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It was initially recognized as a week in 1977 by the US Congress to commemorate the contributions of Asian Americans in the United States. It later became a full month celebration. The month of May also…

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Loan Ha

This May, UF Health Jacksonville is recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It was initially recognized as a week in 1977 by the US Congress to commemorate the contributions of Asian Americans in the United States. It later became a full month celebration. The month of May also…