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‘You are Welcome Here’ Video Created by a Team of Mayo Clinic staff

September 10, 2024 admin 0

The ‘You are Welcome Here’ video was created by a team of Mayo Clinic staff and leaders to showcase our commitment to you, your family, your friends, and our community. Mayo Clinic is dedicated to […]

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Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure is Under-Detected; AI-Enabled Stethoscope Helped Doctors Diagnose Twice as Many Cases

September 3, 2024 admin 0

Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms – shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down – are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking […]

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Florida Blue Update Ongoing Contract Discussion with Baptist Health Jacksonville

August 30, 2024 admin 0

August 30, 2024 –  Florida Blue: Relevant News Updates On Thursday, August 29, Florida Blue announced the expansion of the popular Florida Blue | Sanitas Medical Centers in Northeast Florida, with two new locations planned to […]

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Intervention and Conversation Subject of Domestic Violence Workshop

August 29, 2024 admin 0

Agape Family Health centers, Promote, Protect and Inform (PPI) programs hosted an educational workshop on ‘Recognizing the Domestic Abuse in Partnership,’ with Hubbard House at the center’s King Street Schell Sweet health center. The workshop […]

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Florida Blue Expands Primary Care Access in Northeast Florida with Addition of Two New Florida Blue | Sanitas Medical Centers

August 29, 2024 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – [Aug. 29, 2024] – Florida Blue, the leading health insurer in the state, is deepening its investment and commitment to the health and well-being of Jacksonville area residents, unveiling plans today to help open […]

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12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31) Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health

August 22, 2024 admin 0

Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, the only national health campaign with […]

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NIH Award Supports New Center at Mayo Clinic for Health Disparities in Uterine Fibroid Treatment

August 14, 2024 admin 0

Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, […]

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Sun Safety Tips for Labor Day Road Trips + Beyond

August 6, 2024 admin 0

As end of summer travel is in full swing and Labor Day weekend approaches, road trips are top of mind for those looking to soak up every minute of the summer. Ahead of one of […]

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How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Result in a Negative Health Spiral

August 2, 2024 admin 0

Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated […]

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Florida Blue / Baptist Health Negotiations: What You Should Know

August 2, 2024 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Florida Blue is currently in negotiations with Baptist Health.  Negotiations have stalled due to setbacks concerning in-network rates, care and treatment.  Tony Jenkins, Market President spoke with the Free Press and […]

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