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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Supports National Diabetes Awareness Month with Free A1c Testing for Donors

November 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Complimentary testing empowers communities to understand their diabetes risk through blood donation | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – November 5, 2025 – In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers continues its commitment to community health by offering […]

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Mayo Clinic’s Transplant Center in Florida Performs 10,000th Transplant

November 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

On October 29, the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida performed its 10,000th transplant since the program launched in 1998. The milestone is a reflection of the lives transformed through the gift of organ […]

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Too Much Animal Protein Causes High Blood Pressure, Prostate Cancer, Heart Disease, And More, And Increases The Need For Expensive Medical Treatment

November 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

John-Michael Lawrence |  Medical research shows that a plant-based diet reduces the need for medication, reduces the need for health care, and helps to prevent chronic ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood ailments, […]

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5 Surgeries Black People Should Avoid

October 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Since 2005, more than 1,000 doctors have made payments to settle or close malpractice claims in surgical cases that involved allegations of unnecessary or inappropriate procedures, according to a USA TODAY analysis of the U.S. government’s National […]

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Radiation Therapy for Patients with Breast Cancer

October 23, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura Vallow, chair of the […]

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Florida Blue Foundation Supports Improving Mental Health Outcomes and Expanding the Mental Health Workforce

October 23, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – [Oct. 23, 2025] – In conjunction with National Depression Awareness Month in October, Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is continuing to advance mental well-being efforts in Florida […]

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Florida Blue Facilitates Convenient Access to Medications for North Florida Members Amid Pharmacy Closures

October 13, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Following the recent closings of several neighborhood pharmacies in North Florida, Florida Blue is taking proactive steps to ensure its members continue to have convenient access to their medications. With recent Walgreens closures in north […]

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Able Medical Group Launches Physician-Led Concierge Practice, Brings a New Era of Holistic Medicine to Northeast Florida

October 9, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Merging traditional care with functional movement, nutrition and lifestyle planning, the new practice offers a smarter path to long-term health | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – August 18, 2025 – A bold new model of care has arrived in […]

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MRI for Dense Breasts — What to Know

October 8, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Nearly half of all women who have had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer have been identified as having dense breasts. This makes it more challenging to detect breast cancer because dense tissue and […]

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Americans Are Sleeping Longer — but Not Necessarily Better

October 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent |Americans may be spending more time asleep, but new research shows that quality sleep remains out of reach for millions. A ValuePenguin analysis released this month […]

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