The future of health care

The merger of health professions and public health programs into one college at the University of Florida has broadened future health workers’ perspectives on research, health problems and patient care.

October 2012

Larisha Stephens, 9, has her teeth examined by Scott Tomar, D.M.D., Dr.PH.

The Fluoride Guy

Dr. Scott Tomar has spent his career improving oral health in the community and championing fluoride.

Dr. David Kahn holds his daughter Ava, who, along with twin Megan was born 12 weeks early in 2011. Now 1, Ava is doing well after two open-heart surgeries at UF to treat a congenital heart defect./Photo by Maria Belen Farias

Sweet heart

After two open-heart surgeries, Ava Khan is thriving.

Photo by Maria Belen Farias.

Run, jump and roll

UF faculty and students lead a new program that helps special kids become athletes.

Photo by Maria Belen Farias.

The war on food

Dr. Mark Gold discusses the science of food addiction and the ‘globesity’ epidemic.