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Local eye surgeon’s innovation getting international attention
Could an innovation developed by an eye surgeon in Jacksonville one day dramatically reduce the need for corneal transplants around the world?. For more than two decades, Dr. Arun C. Gulani has pursued that possibility, challenging one of the most accepted pathways in corneal surgery: corneal transplant. Gulani asks: Before...
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Baptist Health (JAX) welcomes new system and hospital board members and officers
Their collective expertise will position the health system for continued success while enhancing its ability to provide exceptional care. October 8, 2026 – Baptist Health has named new officers and members to the Board of Directors of the health system, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center Beaches and Baptist Medical Center Nassau. The health system also welcomes new members to the Board of Managers of Baptist Physician Partners (BPP) – its physician-led, clinically integrated network providing coordinated, high-quality care to patients – and to Baptist Physician Partners ACO, a subsidiary of BPP focused on caring for patients with Medicare. The new appointees will serve three-year terms.
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This Florida Town Has A Healthcare System Recognized Among The Best In America
A healthcare trip is rarely anyone’s idea of a getaway, but the place around an appointment can still matter. In Florida, one city is home to a major medical campus that has drawn national attention. Coastal air and quieter places to decompress are also within reach. That combination can...
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Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside named one of Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside has been recognized as one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit has made the list. The annual ranking recognizes leading inpatient physical rehabilitation facilities across the United States based...
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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...
Hopewell In-Home Senior Care
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.