It’s a growing problem that is literally knocking millions of people off their feet and into hospital beds every year. Falls are the leading cause of injuries among adults 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in four older adults reported falling, with more…
UF Health TraumaOne, the only adult and pediatric Level I trauma center in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, has received official verification from the American College of Surgeons, a distinction given only to trauma centers that meet the most stringent criteria. Trauma center verification is an evaluation process by…
Emergency and trauma services at UF Health Jacksonville require the coordinated efforts of a highly specialized team of emergency medicine physicians, trauma surgeons, resident and fellow physicians, advanced nurses and technicians, and other providers trained in providing rapid, lifesaving care.
Riding a bicycle can be a fun and healthy way to enjoy summer, but for many, the trip can end in the emergency room. Each year in the United States, about 800 bicyclists are killed and another 500,000 are transported to hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Andrew Schmidt, DO, MPH Three children drown every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of these incidents happen in commercial and residential swimming pools, and may have been prevented if the child had proper supervision. UF Health TraumaOne works year-round to prevent children from…
An update on 2017 A Night for Heroes honoree Brian Lynn, who was flown to the UF Health TraumaOne trauma center after suffering a epidural hematoma.
Christopher “Bek” Gardner saved five people with his donated organs. Christopher “Bek” Gardner, 43 was always a caretaker. It started at a young age when he took on the role of “man of the house,” vigilantly watching over his little sister and mother until she remarried when he was 16.
When accidents happen and severe injuries occur, one hospital stands above all others in providing comprehensive, lifesaving care. That’s UF Health Jacksonville, home to TraumaOne, the only adult and pediatric Level I trauma center in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. You’ve likely heard that statement before, but do…
