Health and Medicine

The donation to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida, marks a new chapter in its prodigious efforts to treat and find a cure for the disease.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/businessman-and-philanthropist-kenneth-c-griffin-celebrated-for-his-landmark-50-million-gift-to-sylvester.html


Business leader and philanthropist Ken Griffin makes $50 million gift to University of Miami

The generous contribution will accelerate research efforts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and rename the Transformational Cancer Research Building as the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/business-leader-and-philanthropist-ken-griffin-makes-50-million-gift-to-university-of-miami.html

Business leader and philanthropist Ken Griffin makes $50 million gift to University of Miami

The generous contribution will accelerate research efforts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and rename the Transformational Cancer Research Building as the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/business-leader-and-philanthropist-ken-griffin-makes-50-million-gift-to-university-of-miami.html

Business leader and philanthropist Ken Griffin makes $50 million gift to University of Miami

The generous contribution will accelerate research efforts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and rename the Transformational Cancer Research Building as the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/business-leader-and-philanthropist-ken-griffin-makes-50-million-gift-to-university-of-miami.html

Business leader and philanthropist Ken Griffin makes $50 million gift to University of Miami

The generous contribution will accelerate research efforts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and rename the Transformational Cancer Research Building as the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/business-leader-and-philanthropist-ken-griffin-makes-50-million-gift-to-university-of-miami.html


US Surgeon General urges connection to combat mental health struggles

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited the University of Miami for a discussion with President Julio Frenk about how to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation among college students.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/us-surgeon-general-urges-connection-to-combat-mental-health-struggles.html

US Surgeon General urges connection to combat mental health struggles

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited the University of Miami for a discussion with President Julio Frenk about how to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation among college students.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/us-surgeon-general-urges-connection-to-combat-mental-health-struggles.html

US Surgeon General urges connection to combat mental health struggles

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited the University of Miami for a discussion with President Julio Frenk about how to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation among college students.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/us-surgeon-general-urges-connection-to-combat-mental-health-struggles.html


Striving to ‘change the narrative’ on mental health in the Abacos

A University of Miami initiative is being launched that will help health care providers in the Abacos islands in northern Bahamas to diagnose and treat patients who suffer from the type of post-disaster mental disorders that were prevalent in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/striving-to-change-the-narrative-on-mental-health-in-the-abacos.html

Striving to ‘change the narrative’ on mental health in the Abacos

A University of Miami initiative is being launched that will help health care providers in the Abacos islands in northern Bahamas to diagnose and treat patients who suffer from the type of post-disaster mental disorders that were prevalent in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/striving-to-change-the-narrative-on-mental-health-in-the-abacos.html


AI is sparking a revolution in health care

Representatives from across the health care spectrum touted the benefits that AI has already generated in the industry and imagined the technology’s potential to reduce inequities and free up medical professionals to “put the care back in health care.”

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/ai-is-sparking-a-revolution-in-health-care.html

AI is sparking a revolution in health care

Representatives from across the health care spectrum touted the benefits that AI has already generated in the industry and imagined the technology’s potential to reduce inequities and free up medical professionals to “put the care back in health care.”

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/ai-is-sparking-a-revolution-in-health-care.html


Satellites power research on Earth’s challenges

Using powerful Earth-observing satellites and data gleaned from geographic information systems, University of Miami scientist Julius Dewald has studied everything from the impact of slash-and-burn agriculture in Zambia to the effectiveness of tree-planting efforts in Miami-Dade County.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/satellites-power-research-on-earths-challenges.html

Satellites power research on Earth’s challenges

Using powerful Earth-observing satellites and data gleaned from geographic information systems, University of Miami scientist Julius Dewald has studied everything from the impact of slash-and-burn agriculture in Zambia to the effectiveness of tree-planting efforts in Miami-Dade County.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/satellites-power-research-on-earths-challenges.html


Getting more out of each infant’s first blood test

Dr. Jeffrey Brosco briefed a committee of pediatric health care experts from across the country who are expected to suggest improvements to the nation’s newborn screening programs.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/getting-more-out-of-each-infants-first-blood-test.html


Health care leaders to examine innovations and industry tensions

AI’s increasing influence, the impact of the upcoming presidential election, and economic challenges headline the marquee for the 13th annual “Business of Health Care Conference,” on Friday, Feb. 16.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/01/health-care-leaders-to-examine-innovations-and-industry-tensions.html


Do you get hiccups?

’Course you do. We all get this annoying condition. University of Miami experts explain why we get them and ways to get rid of them.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/01/do-you-get-hiccups.html



Mission to the Middle East brings aid to diverse patient population

Miller School of Medicine trauma surgeon Enrique Ginzburg and others recently traveled to Israel to assess the needs of hospitals and trauma centers in the country amid the war with Hamas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/mission-to-the-middle-east-brings-aid-to-diverse-patient-population.html

Mission to the Middle East brings aid to diverse patient population

Miller School of Medicine trauma surgeon Enrique Ginzburg and others recently traveled to Israel to assess the needs of hospitals and trauma centers in the country amid the war with Hamas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/mission-to-the-middle-east-brings-aid-to-diverse-patient-population.html


Should you set New Year’s resolutions?

If your answer is “yes,” a University of Miami expert tells you how you can achieve your goals.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/should-you-set-new-years-resolutions.html

Should you set New Year’s resolutions?

If your answer is “yes,” a University of Miami expert tells you how you can achieve your goals.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/should-you-set-new-years-resolutions.html



Ways to avoid holiday weight gain

With plenty of tempting fare around, a University of Miami expert offers tips on what foods to avoid during this festive season.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/ways-to-avoid-holiday-weight-gain.html

Ways to avoid holiday weight gain

With plenty of tempting fare around, a University of Miami expert offers tips on what foods to avoid during this festive season.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/ways-to-avoid-holiday-weight-gain.html


A dive into the science of climate change leaves students ‘amazed’

Students from Miami Edison Senior High School spent a day at the Medical Campus, learning from Miller School of Medicine biochemistry and molecular biology Ph.D. candidates about the environment and the impacts of global warming.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/a-dive-into-the-science-of-climate-change-leaves-students-amazed.html

A dive into the science of climate change leaves students ‘amazed’

Students from Miami Edison Senior High School spent a day at the Medical Campus, learning from Miller School of Medicine biochemistry and molecular biology Ph.D. candidates about the environment and the impacts of global warming.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/a-dive-into-the-science-of-climate-change-leaves-students-amazed.html



Volunteer’s care for veterans is off the charts

Hannah Bethel, recognized as the Butler Center’s top volunteer in November, combines her academic studies and research with a passion for serving veterans at a local hospital and students with disabilities on campus.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/volunteers-care-for-veterans-is-off-the-charts.html

Volunteer’s care for veterans is off the charts

Hannah Bethel, recognized as the Butler Center’s top volunteer in November, combines her academic studies and research with a passion for serving veterans at a local hospital and students with disabilities on campus.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/volunteers-care-for-veterans-is-off-the-charts.html


Prioritize well-being during final exams

Wednesday marks the first day of final exams for the fall semester. Here’s a list of resources and some expert advice to support students’ mental and physical welfare during what can be a stressful time.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/prioritize-well-being-during-final-exams.html

Prioritize well-being during final exams

Wednesday marks the first day of final exams for the fall semester. Here’s a list of resources and some expert advice to support students’ mental and physical welfare during what can be a stressful time.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/12/prioritize-well-being-during-final-exams.html


Students foster community for global health enthusiasts

From building career skills to learning the foundations of sustainable health systems around the world, ’Canes for Global Health has hit the ground running as one of the University of Miami’s newest student organizations.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-foster-community-for-global-health-enthusiasts.html

Students foster community for global health enthusiasts

From building career skills to learning the foundations of sustainable health systems around the world, ’Canes for Global Health has hit the ground running as one of the University of Miami’s newest student organizations.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-foster-community-for-global-health-enthusiasts.html


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