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Shands Children’s Hospital rankings improve, among best in nation

The UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital has been ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals this year, according to a new U.S. News & World Report list.

Bigger, Faster, More Advanced

Flight Paramedic Jesse Blaire, 37, shows Snow Whitman, 6, and her brother Blaze, 5, the interior of Shands Hostpial's new EC-155 helicopter. The new model can travel 45 mph faster and can accommodate an extra patient and crew member, improving their capability to transport patients. ShandsCair held an open house on Saturday to celebrate the new addition.

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Flight Paramedic Jesse Blaire, 37, shows Snow Whitman, 6, and her brother Blaze, 5, the interior of Shands Hostpial's new EC-155 helicopter. The new model can travel 45 mph faster and can accommodate an extra patient and crew member, improving their capability to transport patients. ShandsCair held an open house on Saturday to celebrate the new addition.

UF Health gains high-tech helicopter

UF Health Shands Hospital welcomed a swanky newcomer to its helicopter fleet this weekend.

Creativity Workshop

Sunita Canady, a 35-year-old artist in residence at UF Health Shands Hospital, gives Dylan Klempner, a 41-year-old writer in residence with the UF Health Arts in Medicine program, some tips on solving mazes as part of a creativity workshop at the UF Health Cancer Center on Tuesday.

This Week in Social Justice: Confessions of a first-time dancer

When the idea of Dance Marathon was first raised, I thought, “26.2 hours? No big deal.” However, it’s hard to understand how much goes into this event before, during and after if you’ve never experienced it before. Dance Marathon starts way before all the dancers are lined up outside for check-in.

Comma nightmares, caffeine and love: Copy desk chief says goodbye

I could write the cliche, “These last four years were perfect,” but they were far from it.

Woman charged with DUI after crashing into building on Northwest 13th Street

Gainesville Police arrested a woman Sunday morning after she flipped her car and crashed into a building while drunken driving.

6-year-old son of Shands nurse slowly recovers after cardiac arrest

As a nurse, Lauren Furgason has seen her fair share of cardiac arrests.

Shands Children's Hospital patient named Florida's 2014 Children’s Miracle Network champion

Nathan Ferrell walked onto the stage carrying his red and blue backpack, as always.

Jury: Gainesville Police officer who shot, killed man did no wrong

A grand jury ruled Monday that a Gainesville Police officer lawfully shot and killed the man who stabbed a UF employee in March.

Jimmy John’s biker hit by drunken driver

Even when Ali Brody wasn’t delivering GoJoe coffee or Jimmy John’s subs, she wore her helmet.

UF Dance Marathon 2014 raises a record $1.5 million

The hair cuts, resume design and taxi services offered by Dance Marathon fundraisers paid off.

Therapy horses’ first visit highlight of UF vet school open house

A small crowd gathered to take a peek at Ava’s ultrasound.

Model horses

Hamlet, left, and Magic have been honored as Breyer model horses for 2014. Both horses work at UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital. They appeared at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine Open House on Saturday.

Student volunteer group, the Dream Team, helps kids cope at UF Health Shands

Last summer, the Dream Team was just a fantasy.

Street drug ketamine could be used to treat depression

A well-known street drug is now being considered for the potential treatment for depression.

Alachua County places highly in national health rankings

For the second year in a row, Alachua cracked Florida’s top 20 in a nationwide county health ranking.

New York City measles outbreak spurs vaccination discussion

Students are encouraged to get vaccinated following a measles outbreak in New York City. The New York State Department of Health confirmed an outbreak of 20 cases early this month in NYC.