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UF Ped-I-Care gets $18m state grant for child medical care and more

Because of a recent grant, UF can now offer care to families of children with disabilities in twice as many Florida counties. UF’s Pediatric Integrated Care System, or Ped-I-Care, has received a three-year, $18 million grant from the Florida Department of Health.

Telemedicine advocates convene in Jacksonville and prep for a 2014 push

According to Toree Malasnos, pediatric endocrinologist and director of the Florida Initiative in Telehealth and Education at the University of Florida, the use of telemedicine to treat kids with diabetes at a Daytona clinic resulted in a 70 percent drop in ER visits and an 88 percent decrease in hospitalizations.

UF Health Pediatrics Expansion

UF Health pediatrics is expanding their services to the north side of Gainesville. They hosted an open house Saturday in their new location on Northwest 39th place in Magnolia Parke.

August Department Highlights

Congratulations to the following department members on their recent achievements! Pediatric Gastroenterology Division welcomes Genie Beasley, M.D. Genie Beasley, M.D., graduated from medical school and completed her pediatric residency, as well as her fellowship training at the University of Florida. She was the recipient of Pediatric Resident Teacher of…

Diabetes risk: lesser-known symptoms to monitor

More than 25 million men and women in the U.S. have diabetes. That means it affects about one in 12 people. There are two well-known symptoms of diabetes, plus several warning signs you may not be familiar with. Dr. Desmond Schatz, medical director of the Diabetes Center of Excellence at the University of Florida explains.