Indiana toddler visiting Jacksonville grandmother for the summer ends up with life-threatening condition
Routine visit to the Wolfson Children’s ER leads to Divine’s diagnosis of rare kidney cancer by Wolfson Children’s and Nemours Children’s Health providers Jacksonville, Florida, September 27, 2024 – It was summer break for Arabia Brumfield’s children and the South Bend, Indiana, mom wanted her three girls, Nariah, Aria and Divine, to spend time with […]
People first: Baptist Health honored for innovation in developing a strong, resilient workforce in Northeast Florida and beyond
The health system was recognized for its integrated approach to career growth for an increasingly diverse range of employees. Jacksonville, Fla., September 27, 2024 – Baptist Health is proud to be the recipient of the prestigious JAXUSA Partnership Talent Champion Award for 2024. The honor recognizes Jacksonville-based companies that contribute to the economic and social […]
Award-winning workplace: Baptist Health of Northeast Florida named one of Florida’s Best Employers by Forbes Magazine
The health system was recognized on the annual list for the fifth consecutive year. Jacksonville, Fla., September 19, 2024 –Baptist Health of Northeast Florida has been named one of Florida’s best employers by Forbes Magazine in its “America’s Best Employers by State” list for 2024. This is the fifth consecutive year the Jacksonville-based health system has […]
New surgical robot expands access to advanced treatment for head and neck cancers
Dr. Faisal Ahmad, section chief of head and neck surgical oncology at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, and team with the new single-port robotic system. Baptist Health’s new single-port robotic system may reduce a patient’s need for radiation or chemotherapy treatments. Jacksonville, Fla., August 14, 2024 – Individuals with head and neck cancers now have […]
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is first children’s hospital in Southeast to adopt new portable MRI technology
Innovative new MRI system can be used at the bedside so pediatric intensive care patients don’t need to leave their room. Jacksonville, Florida, May 10, 2023 – Thanks to a generous donation from the Jack & Betty Demetree Family Foundation, Wolfson Children’s Hospital will be the first children’s hospital in the Southeastern U.S. to adopt […]
Leadership Innovation Award – Dr. Arun Gulani
Dr. Arun C. Gulani, M.D., M.S., is a world-renowned eye surgeon, founding Director of the internationally famous, Gulani Vision Institute, and Global CEO of Gulani Vision Surgical Suites, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. Master surgeon, award-winning inventor, global Instructor and pioneer of Next Generation LASIK, & cataract surgeries, he helps people of all levels of Nearsightedness, […]
Three Baptist Health leaders recognized as executives to know by Becker’s Hospital Review
The organization’s system chief medical officer, chief consumer officer and chief digital and information officer all rank on elite lists in their respective areas. Jacksonville, Fla., March 30, 2023 — Baptist Health of Northeast Florida has three top executives to know based on Becker’s Hospital Review’s most recent national rankings: Timothy Groover, MD, MBA, CPE, FACHE, […]
Baptist Health, Jacksonville Jaguars team up to promote sleep safety for newborns
Babies born at Baptist Health will go home with their first Jacksonville Jaguars fan attire to remind parents about safe sleep practices. Jacksonville, Fla., February 7, 2023 – Baptist Health, including Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are teaming up to help reduce the infant injury and death rates associated with unsafe sleep practices. […]
Baptist Health named as a 2023 Best Place to Work in Information Technology
The health system was recognized among the Top 10 for growth, employee engagement, diversity and career development in Computerworld’s 2023 Best Places to Work in IT. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 – Baptist Health in Northeast Florida was among only 8 health systems in the nation, and the only health system based in Florida, to […]
New Baptist Medical Center Clay officially opens today, Monday, Dec. 19
The new six-story hospital brings much-needed health care services to the growing Clay County community. Fleming Island, Fla. – Dec. 19, 2022 – Clay County residents now have an ultra-modern, full-service hospital conveniently located on Fleming Island with the official opening of Baptist Medical Center Clay today, Dec. 19, 2022. The six-story, 300,000-square-foot hospital includes […]
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum To Host Second Annual Lighthouse Illuminations Event
Visit the Museum During Nights of Lights for a Unique Experience ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum will host its second annual Lighthouse Illuminations event on select days between November 23, 2022, and January 14, 2023. Visit the Museum during this winter season of Tides, Tidings, and Trees. Discover 21 […]
Baptist Health President and CEO Michael Mayo named one of the 500 most influential business leaders in Florida
Immense, year-long research initiative places Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, among Florida’s most influential executives. Jacksonville, Fla., November 21, 2022 – Florida Trend’s fifth annual edition of Florida 500 has named Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health, one of Florida’s most influential business leaders across major industries. Dr. […]
