UF Health Jacksonville Opens Second Hospital Tower on North Campus

UF Health Jacksonville cut the ribbon today on its latest expansion of UF Health North, a state-of-the-art campus that continues to grow to meet the needs of…

On July 8, 2024, UF Health and University of Florida leaders, along with faculty, staff, city officials, representatives, and other members of the community, celebrated the grand opening of the second bed tower at UF Health North with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

This six-floor tower is now open and accepting patients. It features 124 new patient rooms, a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation unit, a new concierge wing, a larger emergency department, and more advanced patient care services. This latest expansion allows UF Health to help more patients in the fast-growing area of North Jacksonville and Nassau County.

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Ann Webb initially dismissed her headache, but what started as a minor inconvenience, turned out to be the first sign of a stroke.

Absolute altitude

UF Health Jacksonville gave Harvey his life back after a terrifying, life-threatening accident.

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The Haley Brain Wellness Program

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A young patient’s path to recovery

UF Health TraumaOne team saves the life of a boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike.

Conquering treatment-resistant depression

New psychiatric therapy helps patients with major depressive disorder.

UF Health Psychiatry offers transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, an FDA-approved therapy for individuals who have treatment-resistant depression.

From fight ring to surgical suite

Professional Brazilian MMA fighter receives emergency spine surgery at UF Health North.

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A complicated procedure gone right

Multidisciplinary team at UF Health Skull Base Center save a life in procedure done for first time in U.S.

Lauren Fells was admitted to the emergency room with migraine headaches and balance issues. Her MRI revealed the unique location of a large brain tumor. Dr. Daryoush Tavanaiepour and his team performed a complex procedure to remove the tumor, documenting the first surgery removing this type of tumor from this area of the brain in the United States.

From tremors to tranquility: Deep brain stimulation transforms life of Parkinson’s patient

The guitar was silenced and placed in its case. The microphone was turned off and unplugged. John Clemens could no longer play music. This wasn’t due to a lack…

John Clemens of Ormond Beach, Florida, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002. Medication helped quell the tremors initially, but as symptoms worsened, he decided to undergo surgery for deep brain stimulation.

Jacksonville woman in giving spirit after successful brain tumor removal

Ruth Stevens feels more inspired now than ever before to serve. The Jacksonville resident has always been a giver. She has cared for friends and family, cut…

Ruth Stevens was shocked to learn she had a tumor in her brain the size of a tennis ball. Daryoush Tavanaiepour, MD, a neurosurgeon at UF Health Jacksonville, performed an operation to remove the benign tumor before it grew any larger and could cause Ruth harm.

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