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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.

We're proud to congratulate all Congenital Heart Center faculty, staff and students whose work was presented at the 16th...
02/12/2026

We're proud to congratulate all Congenital Heart Center faculty, staff and students whose work was presented at the 16th annual University of Florida College of Medicine Celebration of Research!

The 16th annual Celebration of Research, held February 9 and 10, is an opportunity for researchers across the college, from undergraduate pre-med students to faculty, to showcase their research. The yearly event is capped off by a large poster session and reception at the Stephen C. O'Connell center.

This year, the Congenital Heart Center was represented in 19 posters! These posters not only represent groundbreaking work advancing the science of saving lives, but also the strength of mentorship and education at the CHC and the College of Medicine.

Thank you to everybody who showed up to help represent our amazing work!

This week, we’re excited to highlight Campbell as part of our ongoing   celebration! Campbell received care as a baby an...
02/10/2026

This week, we’re excited to highlight Campbell as part of our ongoing celebration! Campbell received care as a baby and is now approaching her 14th birthday! A powerful testament to how UF Health Congenital Heart Center care can truly change lives ❤️.

As part of  , we are spotlighting Connie Nixon, R.N., whose incredible career in pediatric cardiology at the UF College ...
02/09/2026

As part of , we are spotlighting Connie Nixon, R.N., whose incredible career in pediatric cardiology at the UF College of Medicine spans more than 30 years. 🧡💙

See why people call Connie the heart and soul of the Congenital Heart Center. 👇

How Congenital Heart Center nurse Connie Nixon found a career — and a lifelong passion — in pediatric cardiology

Happy Wear Red Day! Our Congenital Heart Center and Heart & Vascular staff are working together to raise awareness for c...
02/06/2026

Happy Wear Red Day! Our Congenital Heart Center and Heart & Vascular staff are working together to raise awareness for cardiovascular conditions and to make life-saving impacts for our pediatric and adult patients every day ❤️.

February is Heart Month, and we’re excited to bring back our “Who Do You Love” series, sharing stories of patients and f...
02/06/2026

February is Heart Month, and we’re excited to bring back our “Who Do You Love” series, sharing stories of patients and families who rely on our extraordinary experts for their heart care.

This week, we’re highlighting Grace and her family. Learn more about Grace’s story and why her mom is so grateful for the compassionate, personalized care provided by our medical team.



https://ufhealth.org/stories/2025/the-gift-of-grace-series-of-surgeries-saves-baby-grace-from-rare-heart-defect-at-uf-health

When Serra Weller was 4 months pregnant, her baby was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect. The Wellers found m...
02/02/2026

When Serra Weller was 4 months pregnant, her baby was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect.

The Wellers found more than life-saving care at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center; they found a family.



Astrid Weller’s dad holds her up to a window at the University of Florida Health Congenital Heart Center so she can press her hands to the warm glass and peer…

We're thrilled to welcome these extremely talented physicians to our team of dedicated health care professionals. We are...
12/05/2025

We're thrilled to welcome these extremely talented physicians to our team of dedicated health care professionals. We are always growing in the hopes of better serving our community.

Welcome our new team of pediatric cardiologists: Dr. Daniela Neagu, Dr. Thomas Moon Jr. and Dr. Shawyntee Mayo. Together they all bring years of experience and expertise in the care they will provide to future patients. We're grateful to have them serve with us at UF Health.

🧸 Buckle Up, Baby Gators!We’re hosting a Free Car Seat Check on Thursday, July 17 | 1–3:30 PM📍 UF Health Professional Pa...
07/14/2025

🧸 Buckle Up, Baby Gators!
We’re hosting a Free Car Seat Check on Thursday, July 17 | 1–3:30 PM
📍 UF Health Professional Park | 3300 SW Williston Rd
Let our certified techs make sure your child’s car seat is safe and secure.
💡 Registration preferred — it helps us keep wait times short!
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