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Engaging the elderly while social distancing

As we are encouraged to engage in social distancing during the coronavirus crisis, how do we stay engaged with our elderly friends and family members? In this short video, University of Florida experts discuss different methods to stay connected in the absence of in-person visits.

UF COM Research Poster Session

The annual research poster session is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on the strength of our research programs and appreciate the breadth, quality, and merit of the science conducted within the College. This event reminds us that it is through discovery and the impact of our research that…

UF Health CAN cuts ribbon on new facility

University of Florida Health today cut the ribbon on its new Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, a multidisciplinary, collaborative facility that will provide specialized care and resources to children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.

Dr. Mejzak represents FSAM in the Capitol

Addiction Medicine Fellow, Dr. Ron Mejzak, traveled to Tallahassee on behalf of the Florida Society for Addiction Medicine (FSAM) to speak on HB939, which would strengthen federal parity law enforcement in Florida for insurance parity for mental health and substance use disorder.

UF Health CAN Ribbon Cutting

Join us on February 20th at 2:30pm for the Ribbon Cutting at the new UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment  …

TIC Update at UF Shands Psychiatric Hospital

Richard Holbert, MD The transition to a Trauma-Informed hospital has begun at UF Shands Psychiatric Hospital (UFSPH).  Over the last few weeks, the nurses’ station windows have been cut approximately ½ from the top and on 2 units mostly eliminated.  Evidence has demonstrated improved…