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Division of Neonatology Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine
Helen H Hu

Helen H Hu,

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: MD-PEDS-NEONATOLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 273-8985
Business Email: hzhang6@ufl.edu

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About Helen H Hu

Dr. Helen Hu is a neonatologist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors from the University of Florida College of Medicine, and went on to complete her Pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). She completed her Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. A Gainesville native, she returned to the University of Florida and joined the faculty in the division of Neonatology in 2022. Her professional interests span simulation, resuscitation, and applying human factors to the NICU for improved clinical outcomes. She is the Director of the Neonatal Simulation Program. She also serves as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine specialist in the UF Maternal Fetal Care Program. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Hu leads an AI-driven Quality Improvement initiative targeting enhanced lactation rates at discharge, showcasing her commitment to advancing neonatal care. She is dedicated to excellent and innovative approaches in training the next generation of neonatologists and to improving the care of critically ill neonates.

Accomplishments

  1. Milton Singer Memorial Fellowship Award

    Babies Hospital Alumni Association

  2. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Young Investigator Award

    American Academy of Pediatrics

  3. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Inductee

    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

  4. Smith Family Scholarship

    University of Florida College of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics

Clinical Profile

Maternal-Fetal Center Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Specialist

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

  • Effectiveness of Continuing Medical Education
  • Human Factors
  • Resuscitation

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. The Hidden Impact of Neonatology Boot Camp: A Qualitative Study.

    Journal
    Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
    Volume/Issue
    17(4):256-263
    [DOI]
    10.1097/SIH.0000000000000639.
    [PMID]
    35220389.
    1 citation PubMed Publisher’s Site

  2. Heart rate variability and subjective self-report as measures of stress in simulated neonatal resuscitation

    Journal
    Pediatric Academic Societies.
    [DOI]
    E-PAS2022:599.118.
    Publisher’s Site

  3. Heart rate variability to assess autonomic stress response during simulated neonatal resuscitation

    Journal
    Pediatric Academic Societies.
    [DOI]
    E-PAS2022:600.118.
    Publisher’s Site

  4. Management of pneumatocele in an extremely low birth weight neonate with percutaneous pigtail catheter by ultrasound guidance

    Journal
    Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
    Volume/Issue
    76
    [DOI]
    10.1016/j.epsc.2021.102075.
    Publisher’s Site

Grants

  1. Improving Neonatal Resuscitation: In-Situ Simulations for Patient Safety in Non-ICU Settings

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    UF SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM DBA HEIC

Education

  1. Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellow

    New York Presbyterian Hospital- Columbia University Medical Center

  2. Neonatal Hospitalist

    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  3. Pediatric Residency

    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  4. MD

    University of Florida College of Medicine

  5. BA

    Duke University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-8985
Emails:
Business:
hzhang6@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Street:
1600 SW ARCHER RD
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610