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06/04/2026

06/03/2026

As global concern around emerging infectious diseases grows, international collaboration is key to strengthening pandemic preparedness. USF Health serves as host of the Global Virus Network (GVN) International Headquarters, a coalition of leading virologists and researchers working across more than 40 countries.

Through this partnership, GVN promotes scientific collaboration, supports the training of the next generation of scientists, and enables real-time response to emerging viral threats, strengthening global readiness for future pandemics.

Read more: https://health.usf.edu/medicine/internalmedicine/infectious/global-virus-network/

The Global Virus Network (GVN) addresses the transnational nature of pandemic identification and preparedness by uniting leading virologists, clinicians and ...

06/01/2026

We were honored to welcome USF President Moez Limayem to the College of Public Health last week. Grateful for the opportunity to connect, share ideas and highlight the impactful work happening across COPH. 💚🤘

05/29/2026

In recognition of Allergy and Immunology Month, we’re proud to expand Pediatric Allergy & Immunology services in Tampa, with providers now seeing patients at the Chalsty Pediatric Clinic at the John S. Curran, MD, Children’s Health Center.

Monica Hajirawala, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, is expanding her clinical services to Tampa. Her interests include asthma, allergic and nonallergic rhinitis, drug allergy and venom allergy.

We also recently welcomed Tyler Yates, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy & Immunology. His focus includes primary immunodeficiency disorders and pediatric immunology.

To schedule an appointment, call 727-828-6390 or visit: https://health.usf.edu/care/patient-resources/meet-our-new-providers

05/29/2026

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Mifsud, MD, FACS, is now the permanent chair of the Dept. of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

Dr. Mifsud assumes this role following a period of exceptional leadership as acting chair, during which he guided the department with steadiness and vision after the untimely loss of our esteemed colleague and prior chair, Dr. Tapan Padhya.

His appointment reflects both his outstanding contributions to date and the strong confidence we have in his ability to lead the department into its next phase of growth. A nationally recognized head and neck surgeon, Dr. Mifsud has built one of the nation’s most advanced clinical programs in complex head and neck surgery.

👉Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q4zI2G

05/28/2026

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.

05/27/2026

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.

05/26/2026

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:

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

05/25/2026

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. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

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:

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