In the 1970s, a black-and-white poster of a kitten dangling from a bamboo stick swept the nation with its simple yet inspirational message of “Hang in there, baby.” For many, the poster’s message inspired them to push through adversity, with some saying it even gave them the strength to…
Four UF College of Nursing faculty members were honored with Florida Nurses Association Icon Awards during the FNA Annual Membership Assembly on Nov. 21. The awards recognized excellence in various aspects of nursing practice, research and education, celebrating the contributions made to the profession. This marks the second consecutive…
In recognition of National Rural Health Day, Archer Family Health Care hosted the UF Health Cancer Center Mobile Cancer Screening Connector bus and several area rural health care agencies to focus attention on the importance of rural health care. The 40-foot-long Connector will expand access to lifesaving cancer…
I am Hwayoung Cho, an assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing. It’s an honor to share how my nursing experience sparked my interest in using technology — specifically artificial intelligence and nursing informatics — to reduce health care disparities and promote positive health outcomes. Twenty years…
Dr. Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, FAAN, was inducted as a fellow to the American Academy of Nursing during the annual Health Policy Conference recently in Washington, DC. The inductees were recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and health care. Booker,…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — You’re waiting to have surgery, and your nerves are jangling. But what if, instead of hospital antiseptic, you instead smelled lavender? Or bergamot? Maybe some eucalyptus? A new study, part of a special collaboration between the University of Florida College of Nursing and UF Health…
By Leah Buletti GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Health Cancer Center launched a 40-foot-long mobile cancer screening bus Wednesday that will expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings and essential health care services, including 3D mammograms and cervical, colon, and prostate cancer screenings. Called the Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, it’s the…
Since the launch of the demonstration project initiative between UF Health Shands and the UF College of Nursing in 2022, a noticeable increase in enthusiasm for research and collaboration has emerged among hospital nurses and college faculty. That enthusiasm permeated the 12th Annual UF Health Nursing Research & Innovation Conference…
We are thrilled to introduce FloGatorAI, a new blog dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), nursing informatics, and health care innovation. The FloGatorAI name holds special significance: “Flo” honors Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and one of the earliest champions of data-driven health care. “Gator” reflects…
UF Interim President Kent Fuchs has appointed Dr. Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Interim Executive Associate Dean of the College of Nursing, to the board of directors for Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. Oak Hammock is a life-plan community affiliated with UF. Residents maintain independent, active…
