EXTENDING A HELPING HAND TO THOSE IN NEED
Community Benefit Report shows how UF Health gives back
At UF Health, we’re committed to improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. Our dedication to community service and support is the cornerstone of UF Health’s not-for-profit mission. The annual Community Benefit Report reflects our social mission and responsibility and shows how our outreach makes a significant impact beyond the walls of our facilities.
In fiscal year 2017, UF Health contributed $249.6 million in community benefits. This encompasses unsponsored charity care, community and regional health services, donations and in-kind services, health professionals education and scientific and clinical research.
This investment as a responsible corporate citizen underscores the generosity of our faculty, staff and students who dedicate time, energy and resources to help those in need. We give back and improve lives every day through excellence in patient care, research, education and service.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
This is a summary report showing the community benefit provided by UF Health, a collaboration of UF’s health colleges, research centers and institutes, UF Health Shands hospitals, UF Health Jacksonville and our other health care entities. Data reflects Fiscal Year 2017 and numbers reflect the estimated cost in millions.
TOTAL BENEFIT: $249.6 MILLION
CARING: UNSPONSORED CHARITY CARE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY — $151.2M
- UF Health Shands — $51.5M (Includes UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital and UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital)
- UF College of Medicine Gainesville — $26.5M
- UF Health Jacksonville — $55.4M
- UF College of Medicine Jacksonville — $17.8M
LEARNING: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION — $68.8M
GROWTH: SCIENTIFIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCH — $18.3M
HEALING: COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES — $7.3M
GIVING: DONATIONS AND IN-KIND SERVICES — $4.0M