September 2021

UF Health Shands Children's Hospital is No. 1 in Florida Nationally ranked in eight medical specialties

Cover stories

UF HEALTH SHANDS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IS NO. 1 IN FLORIDA
Every ranked specialty improved from last year’s rankings
UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL RANKED IN SIX MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Rankings underscore hospital’s commitment to improving the lives of patients

SICKLE CELL LOSES AND SYDNEE WINS
Nine-year-old spreads awareness about sickle cell disease on social media
IN THE RIGHT HANDS
Bypassing local care for the high-quality, personal touch at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
TEEN’S ACCIDENT SPARKS CAREER INSPIRATION
Pediatric burn patient turns accident into a future career in medicine

Q&A WITH THE CEO — ED JIMENEZ
How to protect yourself and loved ones during the pandemic

UF HEALTH SHANDS EARNS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
Hospital system has been recognized for green initiatives three years running
UF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ADDS FIRST NEW CLINICAL DEPARTMENT IN 30 YEARS
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation enhances quality of life for those with physical impairments

FCAAP NAMES MARK BLEIWEIS, M.D., 2021 LICHTBLAU AWARD WINNER
Honor recognizes significant contributions to the Children’s Medical Services Program
UF HEALTH WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP IN COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY
Robert Michalski supports UF Health’s commitment to integrity, ethics and compliance
WEST APPOINTED SYSTEM VICE PRESIDENT OF MANAGED CARE
Jeff West joined UF Health in January as system vice president of Managed Care.
PA STUDENTS STUDY VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG LATINX GROUPS
The students will hold a focus group to gauge thoughts on COVID-19 vaccines