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Confirmed cases of diarrhea causing parasite in North Central Florida
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ArchWell Health opens sixth clinic in Jacksonville
ArchWell Health celebrated the opening of its clinic in Brentwood with an open house and ribbon-cutting July 29. The facility is at 5000-4 Norwood Ave., across from Guardian Catholic School near Norwood Avenue and West 44th Street, an area that ArchWell founder and CEO Carl Whitmer said was conducive to the company’s specialty of providing primary healthcare to underserved patients 60 and older who have Medicare Advantage coverage.
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Dr. Charles Simmons III: Jacksonville pediatrician remembered as ‘gentle soul, giant in the community’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville community and medical field are mourning the death of Dr. Charles Errington Simmons III, a pediatrician who spent decades caring for North Florida families and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Simmons, 74, died July 13. Those who knew him describe him as...
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Families get first look at newly opened pediatric hospice and palliative care center, a first-of-its-kind in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just weeks after the official opening of Florida’s first dedicated pediatric hospice and palliative care center, families got their first look inside the facility on Thursday. Community Hospice & Palliative Care hosted a special open house welcoming Community PēdsCare patients and families to the Dorion...
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Douglas Baer, President & CEO, Brooks Rehabilitation
How would you describe the rehabilitation landscape in Jacksonville, and what trends are shaping your work?. Demand is increasing for our services, and there are three main drivers. First, we have population growth occurring in Florida and across the Southeast. Second, we have an aging population, with people wanting to stay more active. Third, people are surviving traumas, major injuries, and illnesses that they may not have survived in the past, and they need extensive rehabilitation.
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Optum Blinks After Jacksonville Clinicians Revolt Over VA Pay Clawbacks
Optum has backed off, at least for now, from trying to claw back what it calls overpayments from mental health clinicians who treat veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Community Care Network, giving some Jacksonville providers a brief breather. The move comes after weeks of pushback from local clinics that said sudden demand letters for thousands of dollars could wreck their balance sheets and drive clinicians out of the VA network. Providers and advocates warn that if community clinicians walk away, veterans with chronic PTSD and other serious conditions could see therapy plans suddenly interrupted.
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Community Hospice & Palliative Care honors veterans
Community Hospice & Palliative Care honors and supports veterans through specialized hospice and palliative care services, veteran recognition programs and meaningful opportunities for connection and companionship. Through its commitment to serving those who have served our nation, the organization provides personalized care that recognizes the unique experiences and needs of military veterans and their families.
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DCPS Cuts Hazel Health Loose, Jacksonville Parents Hunt For New Care
Duval County Public Schools has officially ended its multi year telehealth partnership with Hazel Health, closing out the program on June 30 and leaving some Jacksonville families wondering what comes next for school connected care. District officials say most Hazel operations have wrapped, but students already in therapy through Hazel will keep getting services, and school based staff and local partners are still on deck to help families figure out their options.
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Jacksonville Landlord Accused Of Milking COVID Rent Relief In $54K Scheme
Federal prosecutors say a Jacksonville landlord turned a pandemic lifeline into his own revenue stream, using bogus paperwork to tap into rental aid that was meant to keep struggling tenants housed. Edward Malone, identified in court records as the owner of multiple residential and commercial properties in Jacksonville, was indicted...
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What It Means to Lead in Outpatient Psychiatry
More than 122 million Americans live in mental health professional shortage areas. This reflects not just a gap in resources but a gap in access to consistent, long-term psychiatric care. For many people, the path to finding a psychiatrist is long, hard, or simply not an option. Primary care plays...
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Jacksonville Physicians Stress the Importance of Follow-Up Care for Uninsured Patients
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 6, 2026) — As uninsured adults seek care during the summer months, local physicians say the initial appointment is only part of the challenge. What often determines outcomes, they note, is whether patients can return for follow-up without delays or uncertainty. Across Northeast Florida, clinicians report...
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Jacksonville landlord indicted on federal wire fraud charges tied to COVID rental assistance funds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man is facing federal wire fraud charges after being indicted on allegations that he submitted fraudulent documents to collect thousands of dollars in COVID-19 emergency rental assistance. Edward Malone, a Jacksonville resident, was indicted May 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the...