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Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD

Nature and Health – A Survey of the History of Wilmont Gardens

December 29, 2022

Faculty Mentor’s Name: Dr. Alice Rhoton-Vlasak
Email: rhotona@ufl.edu
Phone Number: (352) 273-7580
Project Category: Clinical
International Component or Travel: No

Research Project Description:
The project will involve reviewing the History of Wilmont gardens and the benefit of nature exposure in medicine. The student will do oral history interviews with people related to Wilmont gardens, Royal Wilmont, Dr. Harold Hume, and more. It will involve a review of UF historical botany and history archives about individuals who lead this movement at UF. There will also be a literature review on the connection of nature and health with an effort to develop medical guidelines.

new uf health Midwifery practice opens!

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF OUR MIDWIFERY PRACTICE TODAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022.

WE ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE THIS NEW SERVICE AT UF HEALTH AND LOOK FORWARD TO ITS FUTURE SUCCESS AND GROWTH

UF Health Shands Hospital named among Best Maternity Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek, Statista

UF Health Shands Hospital has been recognized among the nation’s elite facilities in maternal care excellence, according to the Best Maternity Hospitals 2022 list by Newsweek and Statista.