Shands HealthCare is private, not-for-profit and affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville. The Shands system is comprised of two teaching hospitals, which encompass a children’s hospital and cancer hospital; two specialty hospitals; two homecare agencies; and outpatient services including several rehab centers in Gainesville. Shands is also affiliated with more than 80 University of Florida physician outpatient practices located throughout north central and northeast Florida.

Shands also participates in joint ventures that operate three rural community hospitals in Lake City, Live Oak and Starke.

Learn more about hospitals in the Shands HealthCare system by choosing a link located on the right side of the page.

Shands Hospitals

Shands at the University of Florida (Gainesville)

Shands Jacksonville (Jacksonville)

Shands Children’s Hospital (Gainesville)

Shands Rehab Hospital (Gainesville)

Shands Vista Behavioral Health (Gainesville)

Congratulations to Shands at the University of Florida for earning top-50 rankings in 7 specialties in the 2011-2012 edition of America’s Best Hospitals, published by U.S.News & World Report.

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