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USF Health patient seizure free after 30 years
Laureen Waterman suffered from seizures for 30 years until her first appointment at USF Health changed her life.
June 26, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
Robert Pelaia named a fellow of national health law organization
USF Health’s legal expert has been named a fellow of the American Health Law Association for his dedication and expertise in health law
June 25, 2024Honors & Awards
USF Health OB-GYN blazes a trail into the final frontier: studying women’s health in space
USF Health's Dr. Begum Mathyk is publishing research on women's health in space as part of a special national portfolio of space research.
June 11, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
USF Health’s Joy McCann Culverhouse Provides Comprehensive Swallowing Care
Difficulty 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.
June 11, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care
USF Health Honors Amy Mentel With a Culture Coin for Her Exceptional Service and Support to the Finance and Accounting Team
USF Health is pleased to announce the nomination of Amy Mentel for a USF Health Culture Coin in recognition of her outstanding contributions and unwavering support to the Finance and Administration (F & A) team. Amy has exemplified the core values of collaboration, competence, and dedication, making her an asset to the organization.
June 7, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos has dedicated his career to seeking a cure for Huntington’s disease
Juan 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.
June 6, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research
USF chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty
The University of South Florida will serve as host for the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, a distinguished organization comprised of virologists spanning in excess of 80 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in more than 40 countries working collaboratively to advance knowledge about viral pathogens and pandemic viruses. USF and GVN leaders came together today for a formal signing ceremony following yesterday’s vote of approval by the USF Board of Trustees. In addition, highly accomplished Dr. Robert Gallo, who co-founded the GVN and is chairman of its Scientific Leadership Board, will join the faculty of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the James P. Cullison Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Gallo will also develop and serve as director of the USF Health Virology Center. He will be joined by his team of researchers.
June 5, 2024Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health College of Nursing Opens World's First Nurse-Managed Clinic at Port Tampa Bay
The USF Health College of Nursing has made history by collaborating with Port Tampa Bay to establish the world's first on-site, nurse-managed clinic at a port.
May 31, 2024College of Nursing
MCOM students take top honors in national radiology competition
MCOM students teamed up to take top honors in a national radiology competition.
May 30, 2024Honors & Awards
USF Health's Jessica Brumley serving as president of national midwifery association
Dr. Jessica Brumley, who leads the Division of Midwifery at USF Health, installed as president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives
May 28, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health's Ryan Rossy earns Culture Coin
His stellar work on several video projects are helping elevate USF Health’s reputation as a leading academic medical center
May 23, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Taneja College of Pharmacy
State Law Names TGH Behavioral Health Hospital One of First Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals in Florida
New Behavioral Health Hospital to expand access to world-class care and strengthen health care workforce to meet growing demand.
May 13, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care