FSU Health

04/10/2026

Florida State University and the City of Tallahassee, FL on Friday completed the legal transfer of city-owned hospital assets, marking a historic milestone for FSU Health, the university’s academic health system.

The action allows Florida State and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH to continue their work toward establishing an academic health center in Florida’s capital city.

Florida State University and the City of Tallahassee on Friday completed the legal transfer of city-owned hospital assets, marking a historic milestone

04/10/2026

Mike Ormsbee, director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine at FSU, spoke with Medscape alongside other experts to break down how much protein we actually need.

The breakdown covers how much protein we should aim to eat, when, and why it matters.

To learn more, visit https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-help-your-patients-navigate-protein-craze-2026a1000535?form=fpf.

04/09/2026

The Florida State University College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has climbed seven spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, now ranked No. 21 overall and No. 12 among public institutions.

Even more, we are proud to be ranked No. 1 in Florida among both public and private institutions.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, the excellence of our students, and our commitment to advancing the future of nursing through innovation, leadership and impact.

Here at FSU College of Nursing, we’re not just moving up — we’re Boldly Rising. ❤️💛

04/09/2026

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“It’s no accident that U.S. News and World Report ranked our primary care program No. 1 in the state of Florida in its 2026 survey results,” said Dr. Alma Littles, dean of the College of Medicine. “We work hard to adhere to our mission of producing physicians, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals with a commitment to primary care medicine and patient-centered care.”

FSU Health

04/07/2026

Transforming lifestyles to transform lives.

The first clinic of its kind, the FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic combines standard and functional medicine to identify and treat the root cause of illness.

Our holistic approach helps prevent chronic disease and support long-term wellness.

To learn more, visit clinic.nursing.fsu.edu.

04/06/2026

04/03/2026

James Frederich, an associate professor in the FSU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, and his team are the first ever to successfully synthesize a family of molecules that have the ability to kill cancer cells.

After nearly a decade of research, this breakthrough lays the groundwork for new drug discovery at FSU.

Read more at https://news.fsu.edu/news/science-technology/2026/03/02/the-science-of-structures-fsu-chemist-synthesizes-complex-molecule-with-potential-for-medicine-pharmaceutical-applications/

04/01/2026

FSU research suggests that increasing folic acid in your diet has the potential to reduce nerve damage commonly linked to type 2 diabetes.

While still in early stages, this work highlights the potential role nutrition can play in managing medical conditions — a promising direction for lifestyle medicine.

What’s the next step? The Institute for Connecting Nutrition and Health (ICON-Health) will conduct clinical trials in Tallahassee in hopes of validating these findings to change future standards of care.

To learn more about this study, visit https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/03/04/fsu-researchers-show-increased-dietary-folic-acid-can-prevent-peripheral-neuropathy-in-models-of-type-2-diabetes/

03/30/2026

On March 30, National Doctors’ Day, we thank and celebrate our more than 2,000 M.D. alumni and 3,600-plus clinical faculty members for their work and dedication to outstanding patient care.

03/30/2026

Wild blueberries may support heart health by improving blood vessel function, lowering blood pressure, and aiding cholesterol and blood sugar control.

03/27/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH!