One Memorial Day, Arron Smith and his wife Melissa – both UCF medical students – stood before a monument at the Orlando VA Medical Center that bears the name of fallen soldiers. “Our job will be keeping names off of this wall,” Arron said. Now, he is closer to his goal of healing those who serve. He and four other UCF College of Medicine students recently matched … [Read more...]
Shoulder Pain: Staying Strong As You Age
You don’t have to be an athlete to suffer from a shoulder problem. In fact, shoulder injuries are very common in older, less active adults. Common shoulder injuries in older patients include rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tears and arthritis. These are usually a result of overuse of the shoulder muscles or a direct fall onto the shoulder, but they can appear … [Read more...]
Magic Happens When Healthcare Students Learn Together
Sophomore UCF nursing student Desiree dos Anjos was cautious but sure-handed as she inserted a tracheal tube into her patient’s throat. She had read about the procedure in textbooks and watched it done numerous times on video, but this was her first hands-on experience. “Look how small the esophagus is,” she said, examining her patient’s neck. “Now I’m definitely going to … [Read more...]
UCF-HCA Hospital on Its Way
We broke ground recently for our new UCF Lake Nona Medical Center – a hospital that will provide academic healthcare to Lake Nona while training tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. The UCF-HCA joint venture hospital will open in late 2020 on 25 acres next to our College of Medicine. About 500 guests attended the Oct. 25 groundbreaking, which began with an early morning rainbow. … [Read more...]
Prevention and Treatment of Common Injuries: What Every Athlete Should Know
The fall sports season is exciting for parents, players, coaches and fans. However, while athletes prepare to deliver a good season, they should also prepare for the potential of injury. Knowing how to avoid and treat common sports injuries is crucial for pulling off a smooth season. Football, soccer, volleyball and cross country all kick off in the fall. These are sports … [Read more...]
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