Mark Bleiweis
Our program ranked #1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked #19 in the country and #1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report, our pediatric cardiology and heart surgery program is the highest-ranked specialty at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital……
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……
A Quest for Answers: Cayden’s Story
Cayden Kauffman loves to explore the world in his baby walker. Once the 9-month-old gets scooting, there’s no stopping him from thrusting forward and sliding around……
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……