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UF researchers find link between demographics and liver cancer
A new study by University of Florida Health researchers finds that Hispanics, as well as the elderly and people with diabetes, have a higher risk of developing liver cancer. READ MORE
University of Florida and UF Health announce $12 million gift from Orlando business leader to launch
The University of Florida has received a $12 million gift from Orlando hotel magnate Harris Rosen and The Harris Rosen Foundation to advance innovative brain tumor immunotherapy research and care at UF Health and to launch an unprecedented partnership for the development of novel brain tumor treatments. READ MORE
New hepatitis C therapy effective, costs less for patients and payers, UF researchers find
Patients who take new oral direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C have lower risk for developing liver cancer and other health conditions, cost less to insure in the short term, and end up spending less money on their own health care costs overall, a study by University of Florida researchers has found. READ MORE
Announcements
East Gainesville Relay for Life
Registration for the 2019 Relay For Life event in East Gainesville is now open. All UF Health teams that register with “UF Health” in their name will receive a UF Health swag bag and UF Health team t-shirts for the event!
When: Friday, May 3 | 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Howard Bishop Middle School
More Info: For more information on how to start your team, visit www.RelayForLife.org/EastGainesvilleFL.
Free professional portrait
UF Health Creative Services offers open studio hours at Communicore C2-20 every month. Simply stop by during one of the time slots listed on the bottom of their webpage — there’s no need to sign up beforehand, and it only takes five minutes! Here are some of the upcoming sessions:
04/01 3-4 p.m.
04/03 9-10 a.m.
04/16 3-4 p.m.
04/18 9-10 a.m.
04/29 3-4 p.m.
05/01 9-10 a.m.
05/14 3-4 p.m.
05/16 9-10 a.m.
05/29 9-10 a.m.
06/11 3-4 p.m.
06/13 9-10 a.m.
06/24 3-4 p.m.