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Mayor Donna Deegan addressed mental health in Jacksonville

WebJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville is kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a new initiative. Mayor Donna Deegan launched three new …

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Mental health crisis hotline works to save lives in …

WebJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Three numbers that could save lives are now in operation. The federal government launched the new 988 mental health 24/7 crisis hotline Saturday. It replaces the 10-digit

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Stubborn cold, flu-like illness hits First Coast

WebSeems that a lot of people on the First Coast are battling a nasty, stubborn cold. With COVID still in the fore of many minds, here's what you should know.

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Several Department of Health offices in Duval County move

WebWatch on. All Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) offices at the 900 Building have moved to new locations.

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St. Johns County adding hospital firstcoastnews.com

WebST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Apparently with a population boom, there comes a hospital boom. It's happening in St. Johns County. The county is in the works to …

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If you’re medically vulnerable and want a COVID-19 …

WebTuesday the FL Department of Health published the form doctors need to sign to deem a patient extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 and eligible to receive a vaccine.

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Rapid response team available on the First Coast for …

WebThe rapid response team is a 24/7 mental health hotline, which may also respond onsite if necessary. The team serves those in need up to age 25 and may be reached at 904-982-4911. Additional

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City announces "Get Covered Jax" firstcoastnews.com

WebCity of Jacksonville announces affordable health care initiative Mayor Deegan says "Get Covered Jax" is intended to help people who are not able to afford health care …

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Cultural competence in health care: New Black-owned …

WebLife Tree Women's Care. The clinic is at 5500 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville. For more information call (904) 379-2540, email [email protected] or go to lifetreewomencare.com. …

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Heart valve disease on the rise. When you should go to the doctor

WebA new study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiologyshows a 94% increase in the number of aortic valve replacements from 2012 to 2019. Garas says they’ve done nearly 1,000

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ICU beds full at both Southeast Georgia Health System's Brunswick

WebChief Medical Officer Dr. Alan Brown says all ICU beds are full at both of the Brunswick and Camden hospitals. “In a month, we have two entire floors devoted to …

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'Mental Health Matters': Jacksonville Mayor announces new …

WebMayor Donna Deegan announced three new programs to address mental health needs in the community. Author: firstcoastnews.com Published: 6:46 PM EDT …

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DCPS, DOH offering flu shots for students

WebTo help combat the flu virus this season, Duval County Public Schools is partnering with the Department of Health to offer in-school flu shots at schools beginning …

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New affordable care health clinic opens in West Jacksonville

WebPublished:2:23 PM EDT May 1, 2023. Updated:2:23 PM EDT May 1, 2023. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A brand new healthcare facility is open in West Jacksonville on …

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Norovirus outbreak on 2 cruises leaves nearly 200 people sick

WebStomach virus breaks out on 2 cruises, including Tampa-based ship, infecting nearly 200 people. While one cruise has since arrived at its destination, the other still has …

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Marcus Harden-Givens brings resources to underserved …

WebOur 12 Who Care winner was nominated for his work and his vision for the neighborhood and providing resources they didn’t have before. In a part of Jacksonville …

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What are kissing bugs

WebGAINESVILLE, Fla. — A research team with UF Health is currently looking for Robert Hutchinsons' unwanted neighbor: the kissing bug. “The most recent one I've …

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Black Maternal Health week bringing awareness to mortality rates

WebThe reasons include lack of access to health insurance and healthcare, among other reasons. This week is national Black Maternal Health Week, designed to …

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Jacksonville North VA Clinic now open to serve 130,000 veterans

Web83°. New Veterans Affairs clinic opens on Jacksonville's Northside to serve 130,000 veterans. Watch on. The Jacksonville North VA Clinic will be the new primary …

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Patients of St. Augustine doctor describe sexual exploitation

WebJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A doctor accused of overprescribing drugs and sexually exploiting patients was back in court Tuesday for day two of his federal criminal …

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UF Health employee charged with molestation of patient with …

WebNicole Deligar, 31, of Jacksonville, was charged with two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation on an elderly or disabled person. On Sept. 21, an officer was …

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Is health already a concern for Baltimore Ravens with rookie …

WebWe look at if health is already a concern for the Baltimore Ravens with rookie injuries mounting. Author: firstcoastnews.com Published: 1:23 PM EDT May 7, 2024

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