Quiet Lifeline: Jacksonville Nonprofit Targets Veteran Suicide With Confidential Help
A Neptune Beach nonprofit is expanding confidential, no‑cost mental‑health support for veterans in Jacksonville, pairing peer specialists with walk‑in, phone and text options. The rollout aims to reach people who don’t use traditional VA care.
JU Hauls High-Tech Sim Center Back Home to Arlington Campus
Jacksonville University plans a 21,000‑square‑foot simulation center on the third floor of its Health Sciences building, centralizing training as the new medical school opens. The city is reviewing the permit for the $3.7M build‑out.
First Coast Men Hit the Brakes on Prostate Cancer Surgery
Research and trial data show many men with low‑risk prostate cancer are deferring surgery or radiation in favor of active surveillance, with similar long‑term survival. Local coverage highlights the shift and what patients should ask.
Jacksonville Snags Western Hemisphere’s First Carbon Ion Cancer Center
Mayo Clinic’s Duan Family Building in Jacksonville will house the first carbon‑ion therapy center in the Americas, with proton care expected in 2027 and carbon ions in 2028. The move follows state funding and years of research.
Florida Med Spas Under Scrutiny After Burn Injuries and Remote Oversight
An investigation and a 2025 medical‑journal survey found Florida med spas often lack clear local physician oversight, leaving some customers exposed to injuries and unclear supervision.












