UF Health Leesburg Hospital Foundation

04/09/2026

04/01/2026

Happy National Volunteer Month! National Volunteer Month is celebrated throughout April in the United States to honor volunteers, encourage community service, and recognize the impact of selfless service. The entire month highlights how volunteer time, talent, and resources strengthen communities.

If you wish to promote and advance the welfare of UF Health Leesburg Hospital, volunteering is right for you! Our volunteers provide service to the hospital, patients and visitors as well as fundraising activities. They function in many rewarding capacities through service in areas such as the gift shop, information desks, patient floors, emergency room, waiting rooms and more. With decades of service under their belt, this dedicated group of volunteers provides thousands of hours of service to the hospital annually!

To kick off National Volunteer Month, we are highlighting Tina H, who has volunteered over almost 10 years! Tina volunteers in the Surgical Waiting Room and always provides a smile to brighten the day for our patients, guests, and team members.

Q. What is your favorite thing about volunteering in your department?
A. Most days I leave feeling like I’ve helped make someone’s experience less stressful.

Q. What is your favorite thing about volunteering in general?
A. Volunteering is a great way to give back and the hospital is a perfect environment for me.

Q. What is something you love about the hospital/area you work in?
A. Working with the nurses – they’re GREAT.

Q. What made you want to join the Volunteer group?
A, Retirement is HARD!

Q. What’s a fun fact about yourself?
A. I have a bird that calls me “Mommy” and has spends most of her free time camped out in my shirt… for almost 18 years.

We are so grateful for Tina and ALL our volunteers who share their time and talents with us in support of UF Health Leesburg Hospital and our community!

03/30/2026

03/25/2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health hospitals have earned multiple national honors from Healthgrades, including placements among America’s 250 Best Hospitals and top…

03/19/2026

🗣️Calling all Leesburg High School & Tavares High School SENIORS!

Scholarship applications are still open for seniors at Leesburg High School and Tavares High School, including a Nursing Scholarship and a Healthcare/Medical Scholarship.

Apply today and let us help you start your journey! ⬇️
https://ufhealth.org/.../foundation.../scholarship-program
Questions? Contact Courtney at Courtney.Wilson2@ufhealth.org or call our office at 352.323.5500!

03/04/2026

02/18/2026

BIDDING IS LIVE! ✨🖤🤍

Can't join us for the Cheers to You! 20th Anniversary Gala? Don't worry! You can still join in on the fun by winning an amazing silent auction item! Check out our items at https://qtego.us/l/ufhealth/items/silent and get your bids in before the auction closes at 8PM on Saturday!

A HUGE thank you to all our silent auction donors who make it possible, and for helping us transform breast care in our area!

02/06/2026

Join us in welcoming Tammie Blizard, DNP, RN, UF Health Breast Center's newest NaviGATOR!

Tammie specializes in women’s health oncology navigation, cancer care coordination and patient education and advocacy, helping guide patients and families through every step of the cancer care journey.

Welcome to the UF Health Medical Group team, Tammie!

01/21/2026

1 month 2 go!

We can't wait for the UF Health Gala - Cheers to You 20th Anniversary Gala!

Join us on February 21 for this milestone celebration—marking 20 years of generosity, partnership, and progress. The evening will feature a cocktail hour, an elegant dinner, auction excitement, live entertainment, and dancing. All proceeds will support critically important breast health programs at UF Health Spanish Plaines and UF Health Leesburg Hospitals.

Purchase tickets or a table, view our auction items, and learn more at:

Support our cause by donating to 2026 Gala.

01/07/2026

We’re proud to support the next generation of healthcare professionals 💙

Scholarship applications are now open for seniors at Leesburg High School and Tavares High School, including a Nursing Scholarship and a Healthcare/Medical Scholarship.

Apply today and let us help you start your journey! ⬇️ https://ufhealth.org/locations/uf-health-leesburg-hospital/foundation-leesburg/scholarship-program

Questions? Contact Courtney at Courtney.Wilson2@ufhealth.org or call our office at 352.323.5500!

UF Health Leesburg Hospital Foundation is honored to award thousands of dollars in scholarships annually to students graduating from Leesburg High School, hospital teen volunteers and hospital employees who wish to pursue or advance their career in the healthcare field. Thanks to the generous legacy...

01/07/2026