Students to gear up for school year at Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 6
Those who attend will receive a free backpack, school supplies and more. Who: Students will have the opportunity to get the supplies they need to return to school at the annual Back to School Bash. The event is sponsored by Wolfson Children’s Hospital and the Jean Ribault High School Class of 1985. What: Students and […]
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center South recognized in U.S. News & World Report best hospitals
Neurology and neurosurgery programs recognized as ‘high performing’; hospitals rank high in Jacksonville and Florida. Jacksonville, Fla., July 26, 2022 – U.S. News & World Report has recognized the Neurology and Neurosurgery programs at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center South as “High Performing” in their annual best hospitals list. In addition, the […]
Pablo Hamlet’s Brand New Apartments-Now Accepting Applications
Baptist Health is nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care
The health system’s four adult hospitals have received the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke awards. Jacksonville, Fla., July 6, 2022 – Baptist Health has once again been recognized for its outstanding stroke care by the American Heart Association (AHA). Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Nassau […]
New Wolfson Children’s Terry Heart Institute opens for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery patients
Media invited for ribbon-cutting, tours and one-on-one interviews Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Who: Wolfson Children’s Hospital leadership will join the pediatric cardiology, cardiac imaging, cardiac critical care, and heart surgery teams to celebrate the opening of the new Wolfson Children’s C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Heart Institute. What: The new clinic provides a larger, […]
From the Mayor’s Desk – Preparing for Hurricane Season
As mayor of Jacksonville, I want all of our residents and businesses to be safe and resilient in case a disaster strikes. Summer is upon us. Kids are out of school, days are getting longer, and it is time for another Hurricane Season. People sometimes say that our area is mostly immune to hurricanes. While […]
Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranks among best in the country for Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
U.S. News & World Report releases annual rankings of Best Children’s Hospitals, a measurement of quality care and outcomes. Jacksonville, Florida, June 14, 2022 – When Taylor Pappas started getting headaches at 13 years old, she didn’t think too much of it. “They were actually pretty minor,” the now-24-year-old remembered. “There was just one time […]
There’s good news for both homebuyers and sellers
Prices reached record highs, but inventory is increasing, allowing for less competition between buyers. by: Dan Macdonald Staff Writer May housing numbers in the Jacksonville area provided positive news for both buyers and sellers, according to the monthly report by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. Price growth continues to rise but the rate of that […]
Baptist Health introduces Baptist Access app to help patients navigate their health care journey
From finding the way around the hospital to paying a bill, new app gives patients more control of their experience. Jacksonville, Fla., May 31, 2022 – Baptist Health launched Baptist Access, a new app designed to help patients navigate their health care journey, whether digitally or in-person. The new app, powered by the Gozio Health […]
Anglers win big while raising more than $435,000 for Wolfson Children’s Hospital
The Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament has reeled in more than $6 million since it began 33 years ago. Palatka, Florida, May 25, 2022 – More than 1,000 anglers in 539 boats took to the water in Palatka last week to compete in the 33rd annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament, widely recognized as one […]
Check out these great images from this year’s Senior Expo!
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Jacksonville Senior Expo – May 2022
The Jacksonville Senior Expo runs from May 18-19 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Make sure to stop by and visit our booth. At the HPI booth you can pick up your copy of the Jacksonville Senior Services Directory. Enjoy a great conversation with us while learning more about health, finance, retirement and travel resources […]