August 2020

The Arts in Medicine program transformed our health care environment by bringing the arts into the hospital setting.

Cover stories

CEO CONNECTIONS TO ARTS IN MEDICINE
Leadership commitment leads to treating the whole patient(all photos prior to COVID-19 protection protocol)
CREATING A HEALING ENVIRONMENT
In a hospital, there is nothing more important than finding a space of your own
HEALING THE WHOLE PATIENT
Megan Harris, R.N., explains the difference AIM makes
30 YEARS OF HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS
UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine is the largest program of its kind in the country

THE PATIENT IS THE SUN
Michael S. Okun, M.D., shares his passion for the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program
BRIDGING THE GAP
Without human connection due to social distancing, how could AIM continue to help?
MORE THAN JUST ART
Family credits the Arts in Medicine program for a positive patient experience

SHOWING THE WAY
UF Health Shands Hospital ranked best in Florida, among nation’s elite in wide range of specialties
PROVIDING EXEMPLARY CARE
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital earns national rankings in three medical specialties
NEW “IT HELP” CUSTOMER SERVICE PORTAL
UF Health IT introduces better resources and self-help tools
THE RIDE OF HER LIFE
Accessibility to CAR T-cell therapy brought patient to UF Health
EMR USERS: CHECK OUT THE IMPROVED EPIC EMR SITE
Customized resources are designed by our providers
UF HEALTH CONTINUES CHEST PAIN ACCREDITATION
2019 marked the third time UF Health Shands Hospital received accreditation

MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY OF SERVICE
Beatrice Cameron-Mayberry reflects on 50 years at UF Health Shands (photos prior to COVID-19 protocols)
A ROCK AND ROLL GOOD TIME
UF Health Shands honors employees for years of service at the Milestone Service Awards

PHOTO GALLERY — World Patient Safety Day
Scenes from around the UF Health campus on Sept. 17.