Before opening the UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital and UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital, we want to equip employees with information so they can be the best ambassadors for our organization. On Friday, Nov. 3, UF Health faculty, staff, residents and volunteers will gain VIP access to preview our newest facility.

Everyone in the UF Health family is encouraged to attend one of three Open House sessions, offered early morning, midday and early evening. Guests can follow a self-guided tour of the new building and meet expert clinicians and staff available to explain the services and features of each area.

Participants can enjoy refreshments, a photo booth and entertainment provided by our UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine musicians and a special appearance from Albert and Alberta! UF Health faculty, residents, staff and volunteers who attend an open house event will also receive a special T-shirt to celebrate the opening, along with other fun giveaways. Evening attendees may bring family members along to tour the facility.

In-depth training tools from UF Health Shands Human Resources Development are available. Those who will work in the new hospitals are invited to view online orientation modules through myTraining and attend department-specific training sessions. Additionally, plenty of resources are available to everyone on the new “Blueprints on Bridge” site (look under “News & Events” on the Bridge homepage). The new hospitals will open on Dec. 10.