• How can I contact a patient at Shands?
• How can I find out about the quality of care at Shands at UF?
• How can I find more information about Shands and the history of the Shands HealthCare system?
• Where do I park, and how much does it cost?
• What type of information does Shands HealthCare offer healthcare providers?

How can I contact a patient at Shands?

 You can send a message to a patient at Shands at UF through CareMail. Enter the patient’s name, your name and a message to have it delivered to the patient by Volunteer Services with the regular mail. Your message will be treated confidentially.

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How can I find out about the quality of care at Shands at UF?

 U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Shands at UF as one of the top medical institutions in the nation. You can also view Shands HealthCare’s medical achievements.

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How can I find more information about Shands and the history of the Shands HealthCare system?

 Visit About Us to learn more about Shands HealthCare. Learn more about the medical firsts and achievements at Shands HealthCare.

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Where do I park, and how much does it cost?

 The visitor parking garages are located on the west end and east end of the hospital on Mowry Road and Newell Drive. Shands Cancer Hospital parking is on a lot just off the Archer Road entrance and to the left. The fee for parking is $4 per day. This applies to vehicles with state issued handicap permits.

 Shuttles are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. to transport you from the garages to the hospital.

 Valet parking is $6.00 per day and is located at the main entrances of both the Shands UF and Shands Cancer Hospital. Hours of operation are:

• Shands UF - M-F  5:30am-9:30pm     Weekends/holidays  9:00am-6:00pm
• Shands Cancer Hospital - M-F 8:00am - 9:00pm    Closed weekends & holidays

Valet is also available for patients of the Critical Care Center, 24 hours. This service is located at the ambulatory entrance of the Critical Care Center (emergency room).

If the valet service is used more than once per day, there will be an additional fee.

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What type of information does Shands HealthCare offer healthcare providers?

 We have a variety of Web-based features for healthcare professionals. We offer Continuing Medical Education through the University of Florida, transfer information and forms, practice management information and interactive tools, and a hospital Affiliations program. For more information, please visit For HealthCare Providers.

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