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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.

August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.

August 6, 2025Student Success, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth specialties shine in new rankings, Tampa General named top hospital in Tampa Bay

Tampa General Hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Tampa Bay for the 10th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned national Top 50 recognition in six specialties – all led or co-led by ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth faculty – including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains Florida’s top-ranked program.

July 29, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life

The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.

July 15, 2025Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth brings critical emergency medicine training to rural communities

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth faculty and simulation experts brought immersive simulation training directly to health providers in rural areas in Florida and Georgia as part of the CAMLS Without Walls initiative, addressing barriers to continuing medical education.

June 17, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

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New funding from Florida Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine program

The multidisciplinary team from ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµdeveloped a platform that addresses critical gaps in cancer care – improving medication adherence, enhancing patient education and supporting symptom management.

May 21, 2025Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth researcher Hariom Yadav

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia

If unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµresearcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.

May 6, 2025Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

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The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµresearchers have discovered harmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.

April 29, 2025Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

Dr. Charles J. Lockwood, executive vice president of ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth and dean of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth Morsani College of Medicine, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, executive vice president and chief nursing executive at Tampa General Hospital, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµPresident Rhea Law, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, College of Nursing Dean Usha Menon and ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµnursing student Sydney Bauer

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµcelebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.

April 17, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth, University News

Graphic that says ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµMorsani College of Medicine No. 1 medical school in Florida

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth Morsani College of Medicine named top medical school in Florida and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.

April 8, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth, University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµstudent shares her excitement over matching with her medical school

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth Morsani College of Medicine students celebrate ‘magical’ Match Day

Nearly 200 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµstudents joined thousands of medical students across the country in simultaneously learning where they will spend the next chapter of their careers training in their chosen specialties. For these students, the moment marked the culmination of years of rigorous study, clinical training and a highly competitive application process.

March 24, 2025Student Success, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth College of Nursing's medical clinic on wheels is a state-of-the-art mobile unit providing healthcare needs to communities throughout Tampa Bay while educating the next generation of nurses.

March 11, 2025Community Partnerships, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth

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