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UF Health Jacksonville names new Chief Executive Officer

Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, has been named chief executive officer of UF Health Jacksonville. Haley will assume his new joint position effective Jan. 1, 2018.

Weathering the storm, expanding our enterprise

Working through Hurricane Irma and growing the UF COMJ leadership team are among the items discussed in the latest edition of Academic Matters, the dean’s quarterly e-newsletter.

Groundbreaking stem <br/>cell research could <br/>treat deadly diseases

Groundbreaking stem
cell research could
treat deadly diseases

John Murray, MD, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, is researching how adipose-derived stem cells can undo the damage caused by degenerative conditions.

A $2.1 million award to <br/>address obesity in the <br/>primary care setting

A $2.1 million award to
address obesity in the
primary care setting

UF COMJ researchers are gearing up to study culturally sensitive weight loss interventions that target black female patients and will be guided by community health workers and trained physicians.

UF Health Jacksonville names new Chief Executive Officer

9/25/2017

Leon L. Haley Jr., M.D., MHSA, C.P.E., FACEP, has been named chief executive officer of UF Health Jacksonville following a vote of the... [full story]

UF Health begins Virtual Visit telemedicine program in Northeast Florida

9/22/2017

UF Health Jacksonville is now offering telemedicine services to established patients looking for a more convenient way to connect with... [full story]

Groundbreaking stem cell research could treat deadly diseases

9/14/2017

Functional fat cells may play a role in regenerative medicine. What if liposuction could undo the damage caused by degenerative condit... [full story]

UF offices to remain closed through Tuesday

9/8/2017

Non-clinical University of Florida and UFJP personnel should not come to work Tuesday, Sept. 12, due to the effects of Hurricane Irma.... [full story]

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