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Baptist Health, Cigna reach agreement restoring in-network access for patients
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Baptist Health has announced a multi-year agreement restoring in-network access for Cigna members to Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital services. The change is effective immediately. Baptist Health says the agreement means Cigna members can once again receive care from their preferred providers using their...
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Deaf nurse at Jacksonville hospital inspires next generation of healthcare workers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Working in an emergency room can be demanding, but Bethany “Bebe” Baker is determined to help others despite the challenges she has faced. Baker is the only deaf registered nurse at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and is one of only a few deaf nurses in the entire country, according to the hospital.
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New report claims major Jacksonville hospitals are not fully complying with price transparency rules
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some of Jacksonville’s biggest hospitals are not complying with federal price transparency requirements - That’s according to a new report issued Thursday by PatientRightsAdvocate.org. Under rules adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services back in 2021, hospitals are required to list the...
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Hopewell In-Home Senior Care: A Legacy of Compassionate Care
In the world of senior care, a business that places dignity and independence at the forefront of its mission stands out. Joseph Eger, the driving force behind Hopewell In-Home Senior Care, understands that home is not just a place but a feeling—a sentiment deeply embedded in the walls where countless memories are made. It's this understanding, born from personal experience, that fuels Hopewell's commitment to helping seniors maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.
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Vicar’s Landing celebrates campus expansion
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Vicar’s Landing celebrated the completion of the Oak Bridge campus expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Laurel Oak Assisted Living and Willow Oak Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle Memory Care neighborhood. Vicar’s Landing is a life plan community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing,...
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UF Health Jacksonville mobile health unit targets barriers to healthcare
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. UF Health Jacksonville will roll out its first mobile health clinic this month. The health system expects the unit to provide blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings; primary care visits; wellness visits; and other preventive services. Its first...
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Spotlight On: Patrick Green, Senior Vice President and Northeast Florida Regional President, UF Health
• UF Health is expanding access across Northeast Florida. • New facilities are strengthening emergency, specialty, and hospital care. • Technology and partnerships are improving efficiency and patient outcomes. September 2026 — Invest: spoke with Patrick Green, senior vice president and Northeast Florida regional president of UF Health, about the...
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Encompass Health Jacksonville offers intensive rehab for stroke, brain injury and spinal cord recovery
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jacksonville provides essential rehabilitative services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain function and independence. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy five days each week, frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care. To speak with the admissions office or schedule a hospital tour, call 904-596-5000.
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Baptist Health Turns Old San Marco Mall Into $3.79 Million Back-Office Hub
Baptist Health has landed a $3.79 million city permit to renovate nearly 31,000 square feet inside a former Jacksonville shopping mall, turning the space into a Central Services Center packed with pathology offices, classrooms and workrooms for its own staff. The project marks phase one of a broader plan to convert the sprawling San Marco East Plaza campus into a hub for the health system's back-of-house operations.
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Baptist MD Anderson opens blood cancer unit; and more Healthful News
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center has opened a new $18 million unit for patients undergoing cellular therapy and stem cell transplantations for blood cancers and other complex cancer treatments. Located in Baptist Medical Center's Weaver Tower , the unit has 24 patient rooms, a meditation room for patients and their loved ones, and a family lounge with a kitchen and dining area. A rehabilitation space has stationary bikes, a treadmill and weights. "Patients receiving these lifesaving treatments often require specialized inpatient monitoring and care," said LeeAnn Mengel, vice president and administrator at Baptist MD Anderson. "Every aspect of this new unit reflects thoughtful, patient-informed design geared towards safety, comfort and the best possible outcomes." Because stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies temporarily suppress the immune system, the unit has handwashing and temperature-check stations, an advanced ventilation and air filtration system, among other protective measures. The unit was supported by parent Baptist Health and an endowment established by patients Patricia and Bob Paquette. "Patients with cancers that are difficult to treat or were once thought of as incurable are living longer with an improved quality of life," said Dr. Maxim Norkin, a hematologist oncologist and medical director of the Robert L.
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St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, says it violates environmental laws with coal ash storage, transports
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville environmental group is suing a private port, saying years of watching from the air, land, and water have built a case ready to be proven in court. The St. Johns Riverkeeper, represented by the Public Trust for Conservation, filed a federal lawsuit against Keystone...
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Jacksonville heart patient grateful to Baptist Health | Letters
I recently underwent a coronary bypass at Baptist Medical Center and wanted to write a letter of thanks as soon as I got home. Here are the names of people that helped to get me where I’m sitting right now. I know there are some mistakes because I tried to copy them from the team listed online, and I only have first names for some. However, it is important to me that I try to recognize all that were involved. This list includes doctors, nurses, housekeeping, food handlers and more: Dr. Bates; Dr. Evans; E. Youlio; Dr. Borland; Dr. Patel; P. Alejandro; S. Kelly; R. Brittanie; A. Dan; G. Grant; L. Hernandez; Dr. Diloreto; Dr. Singh; S. Dustin; S. Ivo; P. Kelly; S. Deena; Jae Maclik; S. Karen; T. Lourdes; R. Molina; S. Riley; H. Terryana; C. Kyle; S. Maria; Rana Karrcki; S. Tiffany, S. Whitney, Q. Videlia; and Caniajah, Chuck, Genesis, Jasima, Jooyun, Josh, Laura, Masood, Patricia, Rachel, Stephanie, Zenia and Susan Leslie with home care. When you work, sometimes the value of what you do disappears. It’s simplistic to travel down the road of "That’s what they’re supposed to be doing." Sorry, but that’s not how I feel
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Explosion Rocks Jacksonville Oral Surgery Clinic, Rattles Nearby Homes
A fire tore through JAX Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery on Beach Boulevard near San Pablo Road South in Jacksonville, and the blast was strong enough that people in a nearby neighborhood said they felt it inside their own homes. Multiple Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews swarmed the scene as the clinic burned, and fire investigators had not identified what caused the building to catch fire as of publication.
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Florida orthopedic practice opens new joint replacement site
Orlando, Fla.-based Optimotion Orthopaedics has opened a location in Jacksonville, Fla., marking its entry into Northeast Florida, according to an Aug. 10 WJXT report. The practice offers ambulatory total joint replacement, lateral approach total knee replacement and anterior robotic hip replacement. Optimotion’s lateral approach total knee replacement uses an incision...
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Agape Health and Wellness Center: Transforming Lives Through Integrated Healthcare & Community Leadership
Jacksonville – Agape Health and Wellness Center is a non-profit community-based organization that serves the entire Northeast Florida community, including metro Jacksonville and residents of Baker, Clay, Duval, St. Johns and Nassau counties. Agape Health and Wellness Center provides treatment and services to individuals of all demographics and cultural backgrounds.