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Health News Feed/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usMon, 16 Feb 2026 16:32:44 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)��ý, Tampa General Hospital and GE HealthCare further relationship to advance next-generation surgical training and clinical innovation/health/news/2026/usf-tgh-ge-advance-next-geneartion-surgical-training.aspxUSF has become the first institution in Florida and third in the world to install GE HealthCare’s Allia Moveo, a next-generation image therapy solution. Housed at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, it will enable providers and students to train on cutting-edge operating room technology available at no other simulation center in the world.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:30:37 ��ý, Tampa General Hospital and GE HealthCare further relationship to advance next-generation surgical training and clinical innovationUSF has become the first institution in Florida and third in the world to install GE HealthCare’s Allia Moveo, a next-generation image therapy solution. Housed at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, it will enable providers and students to train on cutting-edge operating room technology available at no other simulation center in the world.Ribbon-cutting of the Allia Moveo/health/news/2026/usf-tgh-ge-advance-next-geneartion-surgical-training.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient CareA rare hernia surgery gives USF alumna a second chance/health/news/2026/ducoin-grateful-patient-johnson.aspxUSF Health alumna Karin Johnson faced a life-threatening paraesophageal hernia that required emergency surgery. USF Health surgeon Dr. Christopher DuCoin and his team performed the complex procedure that saved her life.Allison LongTue, 10 Feb 2026 21:11:31 A rare hernia surgery gives USF alumna a second chanceUSF Health alumna Karin Johnson faced a life-threatening paraesophageal hernia that required emergency surgery. USF Health surgeon Dr. Christopher DuCoin and his team performed the complex procedure that saved her life.Karin and Bob Johnson in their living room. /health/news/2026/ducoin-grateful-patient-johnson.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient CareUSF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.Cody R. Hawley, PhDFri, 06 Feb 2026 08:02:19 USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,ResearchJill Chalsty's Journey of Healing and Hopehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/everything-matters-even-a-smileJill had devoted her life to caring for John when he began experiencing health issues a few years before his death. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she sometimes struggled with the physical and emotional demands of being both patient and caregiver. She feared losing her battle — and leaving him alone. During those difficult years, they learned firsthand how compassion can become a lifeline.External ArticleWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:02:22 Jill Chalsty's Journey of Healing and HopeJill had devoted her life to caring for John when he began experiencing health issues a few years before his death. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she sometimes struggled with the physical and emotional demands of being both patient and caregiver. She feared losing her battle — and leaving him alone. During those difficult years, they learned firsthand how compassion can become a lifeline.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/everything-matters-even-a-smileMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy3D printing transforms how USF Health surgeons prepare for complex procedures/health/news/2026/3d-printing-zille-01292025.aspxMeet the 3D Innovations Lab, where Dr. Devid Zille and his team are changing surgery. They take patient scans and turn them into 3D-printed models that surgeons can hold and practice on before operating. From planning complex heart procedures to training the next generation of surgeons, the lab is helping doctors do their best work.Allison LongThu, 29 Jan 2026 11:31:40 3D printing transforms how USF Health surgeons prepare for complex proceduresMeet the 3D Innovations Lab, where Dr. Devid Zille and his team are changing surgery. They take patient scans and turn them into 3D-printed models that surgeons can hold and practice on before operating. From planning complex heart procedures to training the next generation of surgeons, the lab is helping doctors do their best work.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/3d-printing-zille-01292025.aspxMorsani College of MedicineUSF College of Nursing awarded $2 million gift from William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust to support Second Degree Nursing Students/health/nursing/news/2026/usf-nursing-kenan-trust.aspxThe ��ý (USF) College of Nursing has received a transformational $2 million gift from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust to establish the “Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship.”External ArticleWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:43:47 USF College of Nursing awarded $2 million gift from William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust to support Second Degree Nursing StudentsThe ��ý (USF) College of Nursing has received a transformational $2 million gift from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust to establish the “Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship.”��ý: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2026/usf-nursing-kenan-trust.aspxCollege of Nursing,Morsani College of MedicineUSF Health faculty recognized for advancing interprofessional education/health/news/2026/shirley-smith-ipe-excellence-award.aspxSince joining USF Health in 2010, Shirley Smith has been single-minded in her determination to improve patient outcomes by changing how health care professionals learn and practice.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanWed, 28 Jan 2026 00:03:56 USF Health faculty recognized for advancing interprofessional educationSince joining USF Health in 2010, Shirley Smith has been single-minded in her determination to improve patient outcomes by changing how health care professionals learn and practice.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/shirley-smith-ipe-excellence-award.aspxMorsani College of MedicineHealth FacultyUSF Economic Impact Report/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe ��ý shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 16:06:19 USF Economic Impact ReportThe ��ý shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchUSF Health research team awarded $3.3 million to research how the body’s lymphatic system affects disease/health/news/2026/lymphatic-light.aspx��ý is one of 11 locations nationally to receive awards Tuesday to work on developing new techniques for medical imaging of the lymphatic system, identifying new biomarkers and identifying genomic variants that can be used to diagnose lymphatic dysfunction.Dave ScheiberTue, 20 Jan 2026 13:20:40 USF Health research team awarded $3.3 million to research how the body’s lymphatic system affects disease��ý is one of 11 locations nationally to receive awards Tuesday to work on developing new techniques for medical imaging of the lymphatic system, identifying new biomarkers and identifying genomic variants that can be used to diagnose lymphatic dysfunction.A human lymphatic vessel viewed under a microscope. /health/news/2026/lymphatic-light.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,ResearchUSF team publishes new paper on human impact of ancient scourge/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-to-publish-new-paper-on-human-impact-of-ancient-scourge.aspx“A plague is upon us’’ must have been a common phrase in ancient Jordan, where countless people perished from a mysterious malady that would shape both a society and an era of civilization.External ArticleFri, 16 Jan 2026 07:58:58 USF team publishes new paper on human impact of ancient scourge“A plague is upon us’’ must have been a common phrase in ancient Jordan, where countless people perished from a mysterious malady that would shape both a society and an era of civilization.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-to-publish-new-paper-on-human-impact-of-ancient-scourge.aspxMorsani College of MedicineWhy is the flu so bad this year?/news/2026/questions-and-answers-about-the-flu-with-usf-health-dr-michael-teng.aspx?utm_source=facebook%26utm_medium=social%26utm_campaign=newsPeople across the country, including in the Tampa Bay area, are coping with the latest surge of illness. The virus is contributing to a growing number of hospitalizations.External ArticleThu, 15 Jan 2026 14:17:42 Why is the flu so bad this year?People across the country, including in the Tampa Bay area, are coping with the latest surge of illness. The virus is contributing to a growing number of hospitalizations.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/questions-and-answers-about-the-flu-with-usf-health-dr-michael-teng.aspx?utm_source=facebook%26utm_medium=social%26utm_campaign=newsMorsani College of MedicineGrateful Patient Honors Leader in Colorectal Cancer Treatmenthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-patient-honors-leader-colorectal-cancer-treatmentAfter surviving rectal cancer, William “Bobby” Jacobsen honored Dr. Jorge Marcet’s life-saving care with a transformative gift to USF Health, establishing an endowed chair in colorectal surgery. His philanthropy advances research, education, and innovative treatments that improve patient outcomes for generations to come.External ArticleWed, 07 Jan 2026 15:19:16 Grateful Patient Honors Leader in Colorectal Cancer TreatmentAfter surviving rectal cancer, William “Bobby” Jacobsen honored Dr. Jorge Marcet’s life-saving care with a transformative gift to USF Health, establishing an endowed chair in colorectal surgery. His philanthropy advances research, education, and innovative treatments that improve patient outcomes for generations to come.USF Health patient William "Bobby" Jacobsen established the Bobby Jacobsen Endowed Chair in Colorectal Surgery to honor Dr. Jorge Marcet, who successfully treated his recurrent rectal cancer seven years ago without radical surgery.https://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-patient-honors-leader-colorectal-cancer-treatmentMorsani College of Medicine