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Florida State University and Apalachee Center have established a new partnership to improve mental health care across the state, with a particular focus on Northwest Florida. Together, the organizations will collaborate on large-scale research initiatives – leveraging Apalachee Center’s role as the region’s largest provider of mental health care and the internationally recognized expertise of FSU’s behavioral health researchers. #FSUHealth Read more at news.fsu.edu/news/health-me…

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world. To study this condition, researchers must peer inside the distinctive environment of the human brain. To get the most accurate picture of the proteins that drive this disease, scientists must extract them without altering their environment. @FAMUFSUCOE research is giving scientists a new method for studying Alzheimer’s disease that keeps disease-causing proteins intact in a near-native environment, helping scientists get a more accurate picture of how they function. Read more ➡️ news.fsu.edu/news/science-t…

This small, blue addition to your diet may offer big health benefits. 🫐 @FSUAnnesCollege researcher Sarah A. Johnson is part of a team of twelve scientists uncovering how wild blueberries can support heart health, gut health and healthy blood sugar levels. #FSUHealth Read more at news.fsu.edu/news/expert-pi…

Nutrition has been a core part of the FSU College of Medicine curriculum for more than 20 years. Read more from @FSUCoM Dean Alma Littles in @TB_Times about how the college ensures that future physicians can help their patients ➡️ yahoo.com/news/articles/…

Florida State University researchers are helping to better understand how specific foods influence digestive health. Research co-authored by Ravinder Nagpal of FSU's Gut Biome Lab found that almonds support beneficial gut bacteria linked to digestive and metabolic health, an effect associated with their fiber content, among other components. #FSUHealth Read more at apnews.com/press-release/…

Spring allergy season affects millions of Americans every year. Dr. Stephen Quintero, an associate professor and medical director of the School of Physician Assistant Practice at the FSU College of Medicine, advises patients to take action early this spring. To read more about Dr. Quintero's recommendations on how to best avoid triggering allergies, visit news.fsu.edu/news/expert-pi…

The creation of an integrated academic health center to serve the capital city region moved a step closer on March 11 when the Tallahassee City Commission voted to approve the transfer of city-owned Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare assets to Florida State University. #FSUHealth For more information, visit fla.st/JOF1J0WN

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t need to be managed alone. The FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic now offers a diabetes remission program where participants learn practical habits to manage their diabetes and blood sugar levels, which can be significantly improved through consistent lifestyle changes. Learn more at clinic.nursing.fsu.edu

Healthcare shouldn't be inaccessible. We're working to change that. By connecting educators, researchers and clinical partners we’re helping reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes across North Florida. Visit fsuhealth.fsu.edu for more information.

Florida State University's Children’s Learning Clinic has officially served 500 families in the Southeast U.S. with evaluations, diagnoses and treatments for children with ADHD and related disorders — all at no cost. Since opening its doors in 2015, the Children’s Learning Clinic, part of @PsychologyFSU, has helped children with ADHD navigate diagnoses, treatments and daily life while assisting families in learning about their child’s unique strengths and difficulties. hashtag#FSUHealth Read more at news.fsu.edu/news/health-me…

As the @FSUCoM and the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases (@FSUIPRD) recognized Rare Disease Day, reminders of the urgency of their mission were all around the College of Medicine rotunda — the patients and families whose lives can be changed thanks to improved screening and care. Rare Disease Day is a global movement raising awareness for the millions of people with one of more than an estimated 7,000 identified rare diseases. Its goal is to ensure equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, healthcare and social support for those affected. Read more at news.fsu.edu/news/health-me…

Can spending time with friends and family improve heart health? Rachel D. Yankey, MD, a board-certified family physician, discusses how fostering meaningful connections can help reduce cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure. Social connectivity, alongside healthy eating and staying active, has been shown to support better heart health. Heart disease doesn’t wait. Neither should you. FSU PrimaryHealth™ is now accepting new patients. Schedule an appointment at primaryhealth.fsu.edu. #FSUHealth | #HeartMonth | @FSUCoM

Building the future of genetic medicine 🧬 Thank you to @AdamAndersonFL, @illumina Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric Green, and @QuestDX Executive Science Director Sarah South for joining @PresMcCullough and @FSUIPRD Associate Director for Precision Medicine David Ledbetter to discuss how genomics can diagnose and treat rare diseases to help patients. #RareDiseaseDay

Rare Disease Day – Feb. 27 marks the official launch of the FSU IPRD Diagnostic Lab, in partnership with @QuestDX, a global leader in diagnostic services. #RareDiseaseDay #RareDiseaseResearch #FSU #IPRD @FSUCoM @FSU_Health @FSUResearch

🎤 Join us on Feb. 27 for a conversation on how advances in genomics are transforming healthcare and redefining what’s possible for the rare disease community. 🧬 Learn more about Rare Disease Day: #RareDiseaseDay @FSUCoM @FSU_Health @FSUResearch

.@FSUAnnesCollege exercise physiology doctoral candidate Thomas Bissen has received the highly competitive @American_Heart Predoctoral Fellowship to support his work connecting heart and brain health. The fellowship provides funding and advanced training opportunities, allowing early career scientists to focus more deeply on their research while preparing to become leaders in improving heart health and overall well-being. #FSUHealth Read more ➡️ news.fsu.edu/news/health-me…

.@FSUIPRD will host the 2026 Rare Disease Day symposium this Friday at @FSUCoM to highlight advances in genomics, research and clinical care. With guest @AdamAndersonFL and keynote address by @illumina Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric Green. news.fsu.edu/news/health-me…

.@CityofTLH City Manager Reese Goad and @FloridaState have reached an agreement for the transfer of all city-owned hospital assets currently leased to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Inc. This marks a major step toward transforming the hospital into a full academic health center under FSU Health, where research, clinical care, and education come together to deliver medical innovation to North Florida. news.fsu.edu/news/universit…