USF Health-University of South Florida

What an incredible weekend at MyIBD Learning Tampa! 💜 We were proud to bring together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals and community partners for two impactful educational programs.

Special thanks to our outstanding speakers, session leaders, volunteers and community partners including the teams at Tampa General Hospital, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) and The Florida Aquarium for helping create such a memorable experience for our IBD community.

Together, we are building a stronger and more supportive community for patients and families living with IBD.

This , we recognize the progress transforming what life with cystic fibrosis can look like. Fifty years ago, most people born with CF did not survive childhood. Today, patients like Ryan Matthews are training for marathons.

With support from our partners at Tampa General Hospital, Ryan’s story reflects how advanced therapies, academic medicine and compassionate care are helping patients live fuller lives and making life better every step of the way.

A common women’s health diagnosis is being redefined worldwide, and it could change how we understand care moving forward.

Dr. Amy Brown, OB/GYN and associate professor with USF Health and Tampa General Hospital, joined FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay to explain the global shift from PCOS to PMOS and what it means for awareness, diagnosis and women’s health moving forward.

Watch the FOX 13 interview:

PCOS renamed to PMOS: What this means for patients Internationally, the syndrom Polycystic O***y Syndrom (PCOS) was renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to increase awareness f...

Today, we remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This Memorial Day, we reflect on their legacy with gratitude and remembrance. 🇺🇸

This , we’re highlighting the connection between menopause and heart health in women, an often overlooked link.

As estrogen levels decline during menopause, the risk for heart disease can increase over time, making awareness and prevention especially important.

Learn more about the connection between women’s heart health and menopause on our Care Blog:

Menopause and the connection to women's heart health University of South Florida

Dr. Aishwarya Sriram, neuro-ophthalmologist at USF Health Department of Ophthalmology, recently helped lead a global neuro-ophthalmology training program at Instituto Mexicano de Oftalmología (IMO). The program brought together experts from around the world for a three-week virtual lecture series, followed by a hands-on week in Mexico.

Experiences like this reflect USF Health’s commitment to making life better through global partnership, discovery and innovation in ophthalmology.

recently concluded the 2026 Voice AI Symposium + Hackathon, a three-day event that brought together national leaders and innovators in artificial intelligence, voice biomarkers and health care.

The event stems from one of four data generation projects funded in 2022 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bridge2AI initiative, which Dr. Yael Bensoussan is co-leading in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine. The symposium fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and forward-thinking discussion focused on advancing the future of health care through voice AI technologies.