May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. Prader-Willi Syndrome, also known as PWS, is a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in every 15,000 people. It affects all genders and races equally. We hope you’ll join us in the spring at Running for Research, a fundraiser benefiting the research…
The AAP recommends adolescents ages 12 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19 now that federal health officials have signed off on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for these ages.
For UF Health pediatricians Maria N. Kelly, M.D., and Lindsay A. Thompson, M.D., medicine was always a career certainty. For years, they have embraced the special challenges of academic medicine — treating patients, publishing research and teaching medical students.
Dr. Kathleen Ryan, UF Health associate division chief for pediatric infectious disease, said although pregnant women were not included in the vaccine trials, the CDC is still recommending pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Saturday, September 4, 2021Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Orlando, Florida We are excited to invite everyone back to Disney for the 7th Annual Pediatric Research Forum for Medical Students! This program is sponsored by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP), the University of…
This year’s Pediatrics Science Day will be virtual. We are asking that all research be submitted as a poster via the submission form at the link below. One poster from each category will be asked to give a 10-minute presentation via Zoom. We look forward to your submissions!…
Despite aching legs and feet after standing for 13 hours and six minutes straight — or 13.1 hours, a nod to the length of a half-marathon — Brooke Peck knew she had to see the challenge through to the end. …
Families are beginning to ask more questions about when COVID-19 vaccines will be offered to children younger than 16, and how safe and effective they will be when available.
Save the Date! We are excited to be able to host this event again and look forward to having our trainees present their research. This platform allows colleagues to provide scientific feedback in a friendly environment.
Welcome to the University of Florida Health 2020 Pediatric Progress Report, where we share news and updates from UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Read more about what makes our pediatric programs unique and contributes to our success as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals. We hope you will appreciate…
