UF Health Pediatrics

10/23/2022

Congratulations to our 2022 Beals Award Winners: Dr. Mark Hudak, Dr. Sunita Ferns, and Dr. Andrew Schmidt!

The John A. Beals Award for Medical Research was started by Dr. John Beals to recognize outstanding research and publications by members of the DCMS.

08/23/2022

Now that students have returned to school, consider these 6 tips to keep your children poison free during the school year. https://ufhjax.org/backtoschoolpoisonfree

In just a few weeks, school buses will crowd the roadways again. Back-to-school shopping is already underway and families are preparing for a major shift in their daily household routines. “The pandemic and social media pressures have changed the back-to-school American ritual,” said Dawn Sollee...

08/02/2022

Chad Neilsen, director of infection prevention at UF Health Jacksonville, discussed important shots kids need before returning to school this fall and where to get them. Click the link below to view the full interview. https://ufhjax.org/schoolvaccines

Chad Neilsen, Director of Infection Prevention at UF Health, joins us to discuss which important shots kids need before they go back to school, and where parents should go to get these shots.

05/26/2022

05/23/2022

The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville.

05/20/2022

05/20/2022

AAP sends letters advocating for immediate actions to increase supply and the government’s capacity to respond

05/17/2022

UF Health Pediatrics – Beaches is closing June 10. Visit one of our other primary care practices nearby.

UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics – Baymeadows
Website: https://ufhealthjax.org/location/3/uf-health-family-medicine-pediatrics-baymeadows/
Phone number: 904-633-0800

UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics – Nocatee
Website: https://ufhealthjax.org/location/244/uf-health-family-medicine-pediatrics-nocatee/
Phone number: 904-383-1053

UF Health Pediatrics – North
Website: https://ufhealthjax.org/location/217/uf-health-pediatrics-north/
Phone number: 904-383-1540

UF Health Pediatrics – San Jose
Website: https://ufhealthjax.org/location/26/uf-health-pediatrics-san-jose/
Phone number: 904-633-0460

Visit UFHealthJax.org/pediatrics for information about our network of pediatricians.

05/16/2022

​Shortages of infant formulas have occurred in some stores, mostly due to pandemic-related supply chain issues and a recent large-scale recall of contaminated products. Read on for tips for families struggling to find infant formula.

05/16/2022

​News reports have found parents diluting formula to try and save money or feeding water in addition to breast milk or formula. This can lead to a dangerous condition called water intoxication. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wants to remind parents to avoid these practices. 

05/11/2022

Patients with epilepsy get specialized treatment during pregnancy by our all-female neurology team. The Pregnancy in Epilepsy Program addresses the unique challenges and concerns women may have. Call (904) 383-1022 to schedule an appointment.

05/07/2022

05/05/2022

Congratulations, Florinda Islamovic (PGY2), on being selected as a 2022 CATCH grantee! Read more about Flo's CATCH project: Optimizing Pediatric Emergency Department STI Education.

https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/community-health-and-advocacy/community-pediatrics-funded-projects/optimizing-pediatric-emergency-department-sti-education/

05/03/2022

GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES: Ellie, Camila and Aria Lamas were born on February 9, 2022 at 32 weeks and after two months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the girls graduated and began life at home! 💜💗💚

The Lamas led the way in our transfer on 2.22.2022 when 64 babies were moved from our previous NICU to the new NICU in the Borowy Family Children's Critical Care Tower.

Ellie was the first to make the move and led the parade of newborns from the Weaver Tower. Her sisters, Camila & Aria, followed soon after. Before heading home, Ellie got to share a suite with her sister, Camila. Aria, who required more advanced care, was one floor below.

04/27/2022

Congrats are in order for Ross Jones, MD, MPH, medical director of community health for UF Health Jacksonville, who was recently named to the multisector partner group for the AAMC Center for Health Justice. The 10 members selected will provide their expertise, leadership, and perspectives, and contribute to the center’s strategic planning and decision-making processes over the next three years. To learn more, visit https://www.aamchealthjustice.org/all-health-equity.