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"Nobody else would have done what Dr. Peek did for my daughter." These are the words of gratitude from mom, Heather Crai...
06/26/2026

"Nobody else would have done what Dr. Peek did for my daughter."

These are the words of gratitude from mom, Heather Craig, whose 4-month-old daughter, Aubrey, became gravely ill from RSV that then triggered pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome, leading to more than 200 days on ECMO, a form of life support.

Read this emotional story of how Aubrey's large team of UF Health pediatric experts helped her celebrate the best birthday gift of all!

A machine breathed for 4-month-old Aubrey, doing the work of her tiny lungs, pumping her blood with a soft hum that provided the steady soundtrack of a life in…

We're so proud to congratulate UF medical student Ahmet Bilgili on being awarded a prestigious research fellowship from ...
06/15/2026

We're so proud to congratulate UF medical student Ahmet Bilgili on being awarded a prestigious research fellowship from the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society! 🧡💙

Mentorship is an important part of any medical student's journey. See how the ties he's formed at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center have helped this promising medical student launch what we know will be an outstanding career.👇

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society fellowship will help Ahmet Bilgili pursue data-driven research

On   we are pausing to honor every service member who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserved our freedom. Their courag...
05/25/2026

On we are pausing to honor every service member who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserved our freedom. Their courage, resilience, and devotion to service is a daily inspiration that we will never fail to honor.

05/06/2026
Meet some of the talented, tireless nurses who work in the UF Health pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU).
04/16/2026

Meet some of the talented, tireless nurses who work in the UF Health pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU).

Stories about patients are also stories about families, and in this family's case we're honored to share the journeys of...
02/28/2026

Stories about patients are also stories about families, and in this family's case we're honored to share the journeys of two sisters. 🧡💙

When Julia Jackson needed expert care for not one, but both of her daughters, it was The UF Health Congenital Heart Center that provided them with the care they needed - when they needed it most.

As we wrap up 2026, read about this family's amazing journey 👇

Harts siblings’ lives forever changed, thanks to UF Health Congenital Heart Center

As the "heart and soul" of the UF Health Congenital Heart Center, Connie Nixon, R.N., goes above and beyond for her pati...
02/24/2026

As the "heart and soul" of the UF Health Congenital Heart Center, Connie Nixon, R.N., goes above and beyond for her patients. She pours her heart into caring for her patients both in and out of the hospital, taking the time to build relationships by meeting them for lunch and spending that extra moment at their bedside.

“People ask me why I don’t retire,” she said. “If you love what you do, it’s not a chore to come to work. This life doesn’t turn off at 5 o’clock. Watching these kids grow up? Watching the impact you have on them? That’s what health care and nursing is all about.”

Read more about her impact here: https://news.drgator.ufl.edu/2026/02/09/staff-spotlight-connie-nixon/

As we come to a close on this year’s “Who Do You Love?” series, we're hoping these stories bring comfort to families by ...
02/24/2026

As we come to a close on this year’s “Who Do You Love?” series, we're hoping these stories bring comfort to families by hearing firsthand about the outstanding, expert care UF Health Congenital Heart Center provides.

Meet our final featured patient, baby Astrid. Read more about her story and how her mother believes this experience has changed their lives at the link 👇

https://ufhealth.org/stories/2026/astrids-journey-beyond-the-science-to-beat-deadly-heart-condition-at-uf-health

As we continue our “Who Do You Love?”   series, highlighting patients’ families and their experiences, we’d like you to ...
02/17/2026

As we continue our “Who Do You Love?” series, highlighting patients’ families and their experiences, we’d like you to meet Auggie!

Auggie began his journey with UF Health in 2022. As the oldest of three, he loves his family, trucks, and dinosaurs. Thanks to our expert care team, we’re able to continue supporting families like Auggie’s every step of the way.

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