A Year in Review: Most loved stories from BOB体育
The last 12 months can be described in many ways, but certainly not dull.
From new research breakthroughs to heart-warming stories of hope, BOB体育 shared remarkable stories about hope, healing and the ingenuity of the brightest minds in the country. Here are the five most shared posts from BOB体育.
5. Unbreakable: Christina鈥檚 Journey
Christina, an avid dancer, lived a healthy, active life, until shortness of breath and fatigue during a family vacation led her to seek medical attention. She was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens heart muscle, and began her wait for a new heart.
4. A Fighting Chance: Jerry鈥檚 Story
When a mild heart attack lead to a fight for his life, Jerry Arnette and his family turned to ShandsCair Flight Team to transport him to BOB体育 Shands Hospital for live-saving treatment. Learn more about the symbol that Jerry鈥檚 wife, Christina, holds as a reminder of the fateful day that shaped their lives.
3. BOB体育 Shands Hospital makes list of best workplaces in health care
When Becker鈥檚 Healthcare editorial team recognized BOB体育 Shands Hospital as one of the country鈥檚 best places to work in health care, Timothy Flynn,M.D., chief medical officer, wasn鈥檛 surprised. He credited the faculty, nurses, residents and staff for creating a 鈥渞ich and rewarding experience鈥� for employees and patients alike.
2. BOB体育 Shands Hospital tied for top in state in 2016 U.S. News hospital rankings
Thanks to an unwavering dedication to providing high-quality care and a focus on continually evolving the standard of care, BOB体育 Shands Hospital rose from seven ranked medical specialties to eight 鈥� seven of which are the highest-ranked in Florida 鈥� in the annual U.S. News and World Report hospital rankings.
1. Conjoined twins connected at the heart and liver successfully separated at BOB体育
Throughout the world, twins born conjoined with a cardiac connection are rarely separated successfully, but when conjoined twin girls connected by the heart and liver were born at BOB体育 Shands Hospital in April, Mark Bleiweis, M.D., and Jennifer Co-Vu, M.D., were up for the challenge. In August, the girls鈥� parents, Jacquelyn and Mark, presented their successfully separated girls to the world.
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