Dr. Karen Bruder guides USF Health into Epic, knowing its potential for...
This story is part of a series highlighting faculty who are shining examples of quality and compassionate patient care and patient safety. Every day, these health care providers put their patients...
View ArticleUSF and cancer advocacy organization FORCE awarded $1.45M to advance clinical...
PCORnet will focus on questions and outcomes that matters most to patients and their caregivers to help shape the future of hereditary cancer research Tampa, FL (Aug. 12, 2015) – A team led by the...
View ArticleUSF Health launches Epic electronic health records system
USF Health converted to Epic electronic health records (EHR) system at all its clinical sites Aug. 1, launching a new era of efficiency, improved patient care and safety, and a more cohesive system...
View ArticleDr. Harry van Loveren takes the most challenging cases while giving patients...
This story is part of a series highlighting faculty who are shining examples of quality and compassionate patient care and patient safety. Every day, these health care providers put their patients...
View ArticleUpdated information on Erika
Posted: Aug. 28, 3:30 p.m. With the advancement of Tropical Storm Erika and the predicted path of this storm, it is important you are aware of emergency closing procedures and notifications. The...
View ArticleBayfront Health St. Petersburg becomes USF Health’s newest affiliate in...
St. Petersburg, FL (Sept. 1, 2015) – Bayfront Health St. Petersburg announced it has signed an affiliation agreement with the University of South Florida to help expand and strengthen the health care...
View ArticleUSF Health hand expert uses new procedure to give patients faster recovery...
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2HiAA0oqNA The wrong surgery with the wrong doctor took Ellen Polack down a path of frustration and gave her no relief from the pain in her right hand. Ellen has arthritis...
View ArticleSymposium highlights new research by industry leaders seeking first treatment...
Hosted by FARA and the USF Ataxia Research Center, the annual scientific symposium emphasizes a patient-centered approach to research //www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZtgZuXQlGQ For the first time in its...
View ArticleUSF physicians earn spots on 2015 Best Doctors in America list
The number of USF Health physicians making the annual Best Doctors in America® list keeps growing. This year, the local list included 129 USF Health doctors who care for patients and families...
View ArticleUSF Health midwives to host screening of “The Mama Sherpas”
Midwives from USF Health will host a free screening of The Mama Sherpas at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) second-floor auditorium, 124 S....
View ArticleUSF Health awarded $4M by NIH to assess effects of placental microvasculature...
Bridging laboratory and clinical sciences, the study aims to improve the health outcomes of pregnancies complicated by poor fetal growth Tampa, FL (Sept. 28, 2015) – The USF Health Morsani College of...
View ArticleNIH hypertension study makes a stronger case for aiming for even lower blood...
A national clinical trial was halted when it became evident that more intensive management of high blood pressure for certain people improved survival and incidence of heart attacks, strokes and heart...
View ArticleUSF Physicians Group launches patient satisfaction survey, asking 12,000...
Because the best way for anyone to improve is to hear feedback, providers and support staff across the USF Physicians Group will soon know how patients feel about the care they receive at USF Health,...
View ArticleUSF gets $2.3M NIH grant to test new Huntington’s disease therapy merging...
Led by neurologist Dr. Juan-Sanchez-Ramos, the mouse-model study will refine a noninvasive nose-to-brain delivery system using manganese nanoparticles Huntington’s disease (HD) is an incurable,...
View ArticleUSF to observe the Great American Smokeout
On Nov. 19, USF Wellness Education, Student Health Services and the USF Area Health Education Center Tobacco Cessation program office will be observing the American Cancer Society Great American...
View ArticleEarly probiotic use may decrease risk of islet autoimmunity in children at...
The University of South Florida played a coordinating role in the international TEDDY study //www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJOwVra3ds Tampa, FL (Nov. 9, 2015) — Probiotic exposure during the first 27 days...
View ArticleDr. Arthur Labovitz appointed president of AHA Tampa Bay Metro Board
Tampa, FL (Nov. 10, 2015) – Dr. Arthur J. Labovitz, the Edward C. Wright endowed professor and chair of USF Health Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, has been appointed president of the American...
View ArticlePTSD therapy studied at USF College of Nursing receives official recognition...
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) classified as an effective therapy for PTSD and depression from SAMHSA program Tampa, FL (Nov. 24 2015) – Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a brief and safe...
View ArticleUSF Health physicians earn spots on Tampa Magazine’s Top Doctors list
Tampa Magazine surveyed nearly 9,000 physicians across the Tampa Bay area, asking them to nominate peers they consider the best in their specialty. The final 2016 Top Doctors list of 331 includes 36...
View ArticleEarly screening finds rare condition, helps family connect with USF...
With sun shining on her red curls, Annie called to her cat Meow from atop the perch of her backyard play set. Her mother Lindsay Baker stands next to her, holding her hand and guiding her as she climbs...
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