Congenital Heart Center
Artificial heart gives a baby girl a second chance at life
For more than half of her life, 15-month-old-Valeria Ocampo lay in her hospital crib and peeked toward her window……
How an artificial heart brought a bubbly baby’s smile back…
Valeria Ocampo giggles and babbles as most babies do……
Something remarkable
A teen celebrates Thanksgiving with his new lungs……
Ranked No. 1 in Florida for Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery
The UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital ranks among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals in 6 medical specialties, according to the Best Children’s Hospitals rankings released by U.S. News & World Report……
Cribside Critical Care
Jackson was born on April 8 to Ashley DuBois and David Rodes. Already sporting a full head of hair, Jackson had a seemingly normal first 14 hours of life……
Finding the Root of the Problem
Ask Ethan Church what he’s passionate about and the answer may seem unusual for a 17-year-old: forestry and soil science……
UF Health first in Florida to offer app to caregivers of infants with rare heart defect
Ever since her son’s birth in December, Elicia Ford has looked forward to the day when she can bring little Levi home to Panama City, Florida……
UF Health among top hospitals nationwide for quality of care in congenital heart surgery
UF Health Shands Hospital has earned the highest rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery……
Welcoming Grayson to the Gator Nation
With a lineage of orange and blue blood running through their veins, UF alumni Samantha and Ryan knew that their unborn son would one day become part of the Gator nation……