/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:07:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2024/familymedsep2024.aspxIn a time when access to comprehensive and compassionate health care can be a challenge, USF Health Family Medicine stands out by simplifying care for all families. For one single mother and her two children, the team at USF Health has proven to be more than just medical providers -- they've become a true support system.Ryan RossyMon, 09 Sep 2024 14:28:51 USF Health Family Medicine simplifies care for a single mother’s familyIn a time when access to comprehensive and compassionate health care can be a challenge, USF Health Family Medicine stands out by simplifying care for all families. For one single mother and her two children, the team at USF Health has proven to be more than just medical providers -- they've become a true support system.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/familymedsep2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/usf_health_helps_fill_tampa_magazines_2024_top_doc_list.aspxTampa Magazine’s 2024 Top Doctors list is out, and many USF Health physicians earned spotsMon, 22 Jul 2024 00:55:43 USF Health physicians help fill Tampa Magazine’s 2024 Top Doctors listTampa Magazine’s 2024 Top Doctors list is out, and many USF Health physicians earned spotsUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/usf_health_helps_fill_tampa_magazines_2024_top_doc_list.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/tgh_continues_rise_in_usnwr_rankings_specialties_2024.aspxToday’s U.S. News & World Report release ranks TGH as the highest-ranking hospital in Tampa Bay, and 11 Tampa General specialties among the top in the nationTue, 16 Jul 2024 09:56:52 Tampa General continues its rise in U.S. News rankings for specialties led or co-led by USF Health facultyToday’s U.S. News & World Report release ranks TGH as the highest-ranking hospital in Tampa Bay, and 11 Tampa General specialties among the top in the nationUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/tgh_continues_rise_in_usnwr_rankings_specialties_2024.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/usf-health-patient-seizure-free-after-thirty-years.aspxLaureen Waterman suffered from seizures for 30 years until her first appointment at USF Health changed her life.Story, photos and video by Freddie ColemanWed, 26 Jun 2024 14:03:20 USF Health patient seizure free after 30 yearsLaureen Waterman suffered from seizures for 30 years until her first appointment at USF Health changed her life.Laureen Waterman/health/news/2024/usf-health-patient-seizure-free-after-thirty-years.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/swallowing-center-usfh.aspxDifficulty swallowing, a disorder known as dysphagia, can profoundly affect a person’s life. For those suffering from dysphagia in the Tampa Bay region and beyond, the USF Health Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders at the University of South Florida offers hope and comprehensive care as the only endowed swallowing center in the United States.Allison LongTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:27:29 USF Health’s Joy McCann Culverhouse Provides Comprehensive Swallowing CareDifficulty swallowing, a disorder known as dysphagia, can profoundly affect a person’s life. For those suffering from dysphagia in the Tampa Bay region and beyond, the USF Health Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders at the University of South Florida offers hope and comprehensive care as the only endowed swallowing center in the United States.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/swallowing-center-usfh.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/juan-sanchez-ramos-2024.aspxJuan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD, has dedicated much of his career to learning everything he can about Huntington’s disease, a rare hereditary neurodegenerative illness that impacts cognition, mood and movement.Ryan RossyThu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos has dedicated his career to seeking a cure for Huntington’s diseaseJuan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD, has dedicated much of his career to learning everything he can about Huntington’s disease, a rare hereditary neurodegenerative illness that impacts cognition, mood and movement.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/juan-sanchez-ramos-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxNew Behavioral Health Hospital to expand access to world-class care and strengthen health care workforce to meet growing demand.Mon, 13 May 2024 15:48:46 State Law Names TGH Behavioral Health Hospital One of First Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals in FloridaNew Behavioral Health Hospital to expand access to world-class care and strengthen health care workforce to meet growing demand.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/strobe-fees-training-course-usfh.aspxExplore the comprehensive training course USF Health's Department of Otolaryngology and the Voice Center offer. This video offers an in-depth course overview, where speech language pathologists learn advanced diagnostic techniques such as videostroboscopy and Fiber Optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).Allison Long | USF HealthWed, 28 Feb 2024 11:47:58 USF Health course equips speech language pathologists with new techniquesExplore the comprehensive training course USF Health's Department of Otolaryngology and the Voice Center offer. This video offers an in-depth course overview, where speech language pathologists learn advanced diagnostic techniques such as videostroboscopy and Fiber Optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/strobe-fees-training-course-usfh.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/pamela-muma-womens-health-center-celebrates-fifth-anniversary.aspxThe Pamela Muma Women’s Health Center is celebrating five years of bringing concierge and personalized medicine to women throughout the Tampa Bay region.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:25:06 Pamela Muma Women’s Health Center Celebrates 5th AnniversaryThe Pamela Muma Women’s Health Center is celebrating five years of bringing concierge and personalized medicine to women throughout the Tampa Bay region.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/pamela-muma-womens-health-center-celebrates-fifth-anniversary.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxUSF Health is granted an initial $28 million for a traumatic brain injury research studyFreddie ColemanFri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF Health granted $28 million for traumatic brain injury research studyUSF Health is granted an initial $28 million for a traumatic brain injury research studyUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxPatient Care,Research/health/news/2023/grateful-patient-james-peach-2023.aspxJames Peach was a correctional officer for Hardee Correctional Institute and was a victim of a near-fatal assault by inmates. On the day of the incident, Peach was lining up the inmates and carrying out his duties. The aftermath left him with four brain bleeds, two fractures in his neck, and a ruptured eardrum, and he was given a 1% chance of survival. Peach was left unable to talk, breathe on his own, or eat, facing an incredibly complex and dire medical situation.Ryan RossyWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Health Voice Center gives patient a better life aheadJames Peach was a correctional officer for Hardee Correctional Institute and was a victim of a near-fatal assault by inmates. On the day of the incident, Peach was lining up the inmates and carrying out his duties. The aftermath left him with four brain bleeds, two fractures in his neck, and a ruptured eardrum, and he was given a 1% chance of survival. Peach was left unable to talk, breathe on his own, or eat, facing an incredibly complex and dire medical situation.USF Health/health/news/2023/grateful-patient-james-peach-2023.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2023/dr-patrick-kim-endoscopic-spine-surgeon.aspxDr. Patrick Kim and the USF Health Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair offer minimally invasive surgery.Freddie ColemanMon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF Health, Tampa General Hospital offer alternative for spine surgeryDr. Patrick Kim and the USF Health Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair offer minimally invasive surgery.USF Health/health/news/2023/dr-patrick-kim-endoscopic-spine-surgeon.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2023/usf-health-byrd-institute-2023-rr.aspxThe USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute stands as a prominent Alzheimer's disease research center. Opened in 2002, it is the realization of a visionary concept championed by former Florida Speaker of the House Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr., who was deeply moved by his father's battle with the disease.Ryan RossyWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF Health Byrd Institute advances Alzheimer's research and care toward a promising futureThe USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute stands as a prominent Alzheimer's disease research center. Opened in 2002, it is the realization of a visionary concept championed by former Florida Speaker of the House Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr., who was deeply moved by his father's battle with the disease.Byrd Alzheimer's Center/health/news/2023/usf-health-byrd-institute-2023-rr.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2023/usfh-dod-study-heart-disease-in-many-friedreichs-ataxia-patients.aspxResearchers at MCOM awarded $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine why many people with Friedreich’s Ataxia go on to also develop heart disease.Story by Sarah WorthTue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF Health $5.6 million study to define link between genetics and heart disease in many Friedreich’s ataxia patientsResearchers at MCOM awarded $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine why many people with Friedreich’s Ataxia go on to also develop heart disease.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/usfh-dod-study-heart-disease-in-many-friedreichs-ataxia-patients.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2023/dr-racha-khalaf-advances-eoe-monitoring-at-usf-health-with-new-string-test.aspxThe Esophageal String Test is a brand-new option, and USF Health is one of only three sites in the country offering it.By Allison LongFri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Racha Khalaf advances EoE monitoring at USF Health with new string testThe Esophageal String Test is a brand-new option, and USF Health is one of only three sites in the country offering it.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/dr-racha-khalaf-advances-eoe-monitoring-at-usf-health-with-new-string-test.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2023/usnews-rankings-place-tgh-specialties-led-or-co-led-by-usfh-faculty-among-the-nations-best.aspxTampa General Hospital continues to be the best hospital in the Tampa Bay area, as today’s release of the 2023-24 rankings by U.S. News & World Report show.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 U.S. News rankings place Tampa General and specialties led or co-led by USF Health faculty among the nation’s bestTampa General Hospital continues to be the best hospital in the Tampa Bay area, as today’s release of the 2023-24 rankings by U.S. News & World Report show.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/usnews-rankings-place-tgh-specialties-led-or-co-led-by-usfh-faculty-among-the-nations-best.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-cardiologists-earn-nih-funding-to-study-procedures-impact-on-lowering-stroke-risk.aspxA prestigious grant obtained by a team from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital could significantly enhance preventive treatments for strokes affecting the left atrial appendage.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 USF Health, TGH cardiologists earn NIH funding to study procedure’s impact on lowering stroke riskA prestigious grant obtained by a team from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital could significantly enhance preventive treatments for strokes affecting the left atrial appendage.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-cardiologists-earn-nih-funding-to-study-procedures-impact-on-lowering-stroke-risk.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research