This year the department of medicine honored a number of outstanding teachers for the 2016 DoM Excellence in Teaching Awards. Our division had three physicians who were honored and recognized for their dedication to teaching our students – future physicians and scientists. Congratulations! …
Dear members of the Senior Recreation Center, Mark your calendars – a new support group will begin in June at the Senior Recreation Center! Beginning Monday, June 13th a Pulmonary Support Group for adults with chronic lung disease, their family members, and/or friends will…
On Saturday, April 16th, the UF Health Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep team came together on a beautiful day for a 5k Walk/Run at Westside Park. The event, Great Strides “Lace Up. Walk. Cure Cystic Fibrosis”, was held by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Approximately 300 people were…
The husband of a UF Health patient battling cystic fibrosis (CF) who subsequently had a lung transplant, recorded his wife’s journey and created a documentary using only his cell phone. Although they aren’t seen in this particular clip, our very own Dr. Lascano along with other physicians participated in this news video…
Thanks to all who participated in this years Pulmonary Medicine Pumpkin Decorating Contest! The event was a huge success and resulted in a 7-way tie for 1st place!…
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine would like to recognize Dr. Hassan Alnuaimat and Dr. Jorge Lascano for being recipients of the 2014 College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award. Faculty are selected based on the excellence of their teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, graduate…
The UF Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine would like to congratulate Dr. Andrew Bryant and Dr. Kamal Mohammed for winning 1st place at the Department of Medicine Research Day. Dr. Andrew Bryant won 1st place in the “Junior Faculty” academic rank…
Juan Salgado, M.D., an assistant professor in the department of medicine, has been named director of the section of pulmonary transplantation and as the medical director of the lung transplantation service. Salgado, who previously served as interim director for both programs, received his medical degree from the Universidad del…
A drug typically used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients has been shown to reverse the progress of an often fatal lung disease in women, according to findings published March 16 in the online edition of The New England Journal of Medicine...
It’s never too late to kick a bad habit, and smoking is no exception. Cigarette smoke contains toxic and cancer-causing chemicals that can lead to many serious diseases and conditions, such as cancer, stroke, high blood pressure and infertility. UF smoking cessation specialist Gillian Eagle, R.N., C.D.E., said quitting enhances…
