Health Section
Whether it’s work parties, social gatherings or family get-togethers, December joins people for holidays and social events centered around plenty of food and drinks. But overindulging during the holiday season can bring unwelcome consequences. Andrea […]
Mayo Clinic in Florida is committed to supporting the health of the community by investing in programs and initiatives designed to improve the well-being of local and regional residents. The organization’s community relations activities demonstrate ongoing […]
The Florida Blue Center located at River City Marketplace, welcomed hundreds to the center’s 10 year of service celebration. The event included refreshments, giveaways, airbrush tattoos and other crafting stations. The service center has professional […]
Minerva Carrasquillo, Ph.D., a neurogeneticist at Mayo Clinic in Florida, shares a snapshot of her current research and why she believes fostering diversity in research is critical. What is your research focus and what are you working […]
By Lequita Brooks LCSW MSW/The Social Work Incubator – The Social Work profession has been around since the late 19th century. Social work pioneers like Jane Addams, Ida B. Wells, Dr. Ruby Pernell, Whitney M. […]
By Selena Bass – September was Suicide Prevention Month. In the state of Florida, suicide is the 14th leading cause of death overall, the third leading cause of death for 10-24 suicide and the second […]
Florida Blue Foundation awards additional $3.3 million to support community programs that are improving access to healthy foods and providing nutrition support – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2023) – Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate for the state’s […]
Healthcare disparities still persist in 2023. It’s a problem that has plagued the U.S. for decades. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows Black people and other minorities have higher mortality rates […]
Mayo Clinic in Florida has opened a new Community Health Collaborative in downtown Jacksonville. The office aims to understand the healthcare needs of Mayo Clinic’s neighbors and share health education and biomedical research that supports […]
As we continue to learn more about what happened at a neighborhood store in Jacksonville on August 26, what is clear is that a racially motivated hate crime was committed – people lost their lives […]
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