Russ Armistead

First Coast

Armistead Returns as UF Health Jacksonville CEO

Former UF Health Jacksonville CEO Russell Armistead again will lead the hospital, effective Monday, Aug. 9.He steps in for Leon Haley, who died July…
First Coast

Lawmakers Unveil Budget Proposals Containing Punishing Cuts For Hospitals

Ryan Benk

The Florida Legislature’s health budget chiefs are proposing deep cuts to the state’s largest spending priority: health care, including large decreases to…
Health

Hospital, Insurance Execs Ask Lawmakers To Tread Lightly On Health Care

Ryan Benk

Hospital and insurance executives Thursday reminded First Coast lawmakers that even the smallest changes to policy could affect millions of…
Health

Shands Jacksonville Changes Its Name

Kevin Meerschaert

Shands Jacksonville is changing its name to UF Health at Jacksonville.The change takes effect immediately.Hospital and university officials say the…