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Ascension St. Vincent’s uses new technology to treat AFib in clinical trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The CDC estimates more than 12 million people will have AFib by 2030. AFib is short for Atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart. Ascension St. Vincent’s is one of just five hospitals in the United States enrolling patients in a trial …
UF Health set to follow group of children under 2 for Moderna vaccine trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – UF Health Jacksonville is part of Moderna’s clinical trials to make coronavirus vaccines available to the youngest children in the U.S. The trial, underway right now, is to determine if the vaccine is safe and effective younger than age 2. The first children taking part in the UF Health Jacksonville trial were immunized …
Local health care heroes enjoy draft day adventure
Four Baptist health care heroes are in Cleveland for draft day! It’s an all-expense-paid trip for their dedication to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. All four are big Jags fans and they have their eye on Trevor Lawrence! The Baptist employees who are now in Cleveland could NOT believe they were chosen for this …
COVID-19 testing resumes Saturday after holiday break
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – COVID-19 testing resumed Saturday morning after sites across Florida closed for the holiday. Thousands of people rushed to get tested in preparation to travel before Christmas. The CDC has recommendations for those who traveled for the holiday: It recommends getting tested one to five days after returning home. If you receive a …
Humana launches new health strategy for military members and families
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Humana Military is hosting Jacksonville’s first Military Health Collective Impact Summit on Friday. The summit will bring city leaders together to address several areas of health impacting military members and families in Northeast Florida, including loneliness, food insecurity, and tobacco and alcohol use. The health care organization serves roughly 140,000 people in …
Avoid these pitfalls for a scam free Spring Break
Spring Break is under a month away. Cancun, Panama City Beach, Florida, and South Padre Island, Texas, are the most popular destinations, but it isn’t all fun and games. By plane, by car, by boat, there are so many ways to get away. Over half of people will travel during Spring Break. That means there …
