UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

UF Health Shands Children's Hospital UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is the premier children’s hospital in North Central Florida.
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Ranked No. 1 in Florida, in the top 5 in the Southeast, and in the top 50 in the country in eight specialties by U.S. News & World Report, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is a hospital within a hospital on the UF Health Shands campus. UF physicians treat patients from throughout Florida and the Un

ited States at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. UF physicians offer some of the most specialized pediatric programs for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of complex conditions. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital has 208 licensed beds, including fully-equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network's alliance of premier hospitals for children.

05/29/2026

As our region experiences a troubling increase in drowning and submersion-related incidents, UF Health and community experts are urging families to make water safety a priority.

Water safety isn't one thing. It's layers of protection.

✔ Barriers and alarms
✔ A designated Water Watcher
✔ CPR training
✔ Basic swimming skills
✔ Life jackets

Because drowning can happen in the time it takes to answer a text, grab a towel or step away for a moment.

Watch these tips from our experts and help keep children safe around water this summer.

We spotted our amazing physicians, fellows and business development regional managers at the ATS, or American Thoracic S...
05/22/2026

We spotted our amazing physicians, fellows and business development regional managers at the ATS, or American Thoracic Society conference in Orlando, FL this week! ATS is a week-long, multidisciplinary conference that brings together experts from pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine.

Together, UF Health is redefining what's possible in advanced lung disease and lung transplant care in the many adult and pediatric patients we see each day.
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A mother’s instinct led to answers—and a life-changing journey for Arianna. After a severe idiopathic scoliosis diagnosi...
05/18/2026

A mother’s instinct led to answers—and a life-changing journey for Arianna. After a severe idiopathic scoliosis diagnosis with a curve that progressed to 83 degrees, Arianna’s family found hope and expert care through UF Health, where she underwent complex spinal surgery to correct her curvature and stabilize her spine.

Today, Arianna feels like the tallest girl in the world. Leaving behind years of pain and discomfort, she now enjoys a more confident, active life and hopes her story will inspire other children just like her.

Read more about Arianna's journey beyond idiopathic scoliosis here: https://ufhealth.org/stories/2026/ahead-of-the-curve-ariannas-journey-beyond-idiopathic-scoliosis

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Please join us in congratulating our very own Dr. Nigel Price on successfully completing the prestigious Harvard Medical...
05/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating our very own Dr. Nigel Price on successfully completing the prestigious Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program — a one-year certificate program designed for surgeons who seek to more effectively drive change and elevate their impact.

This accomplishment reflects Dr. Price’s dedication to continued growth in surgical leadership and commitment to delivering exceptional care to children and families at UF Health. We thank Dr. Price for his ongoing dedication to the patients and families we serve!

From all of us at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, we hope all of our mothers enjoyed a beautiful Mother’s Day. 🩷We...
05/11/2026

From all of us at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, we hope all of our mothers enjoyed a beautiful Mother’s Day. 🩷

We are grateful for the strength, love and care that mothers and mother figures provide to their families and our community every day.

05/08/2026

What a perfect day to have special guests visit some of our patients!

A little paint, a little chalk, and a lot of heart 💙This , we are grateful for the Black Men in Medicine for helping br...
04/30/2026

A little paint, a little chalk, and a lot of heart 💙

This , we are grateful for the Black Men in Medicine for helping brighten our children’s garden and bring smiles to our patients!

We are incredibly grateful for members of our community who help us create moments of joy for every child who walks through our doors.

04/29/2026

Yesterday was move-in day for some of our youngest patients! 🎉

After completing our newly renovated Unit 45 pediatric floor, patients and families helped us celebrate with a special ribbon-cutting, marking the beginning of a brighter, more comforting space designed just for them.

From fresh colors to thoughtful details, every room was created to support healing, hope and a little bit of joy along the way 😊.

We’re so excited to welcome you to your new space!

We are proud to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Unit 45 at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital!This milest...
04/28/2026

We are proud to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Unit 45 at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital!

This milestone marks the transformation of Units 44 and 45 into modern, patient-centered spaces designed to better serve children and families in our community.

Two years in the making, this project reflects UF Health’s continuous commitment to advancing pediatric care for children and families in our community.

We are so grateful to our community members for helping make Healthy Heroes Day 2026 a wonderful success!More than 340 c...
04/28/2026

We are so grateful to our community members for helping make Healthy Heroes Day 2026 a wonderful success!

More than 340 children joined us for a day full of fun and hands-on safety learning! Nearly 300 helmets and 47 bikes/scooters were distributed, along with 50 car seat checks and installs to promote vehicle safety!

We extend a special thanks to participating UF Health service teams and all of our health and safety community organizations for their support! We can't wait to host next year's event!

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