Impending Contract Expiry Threatens Healthcare Access for 600,000 Floridans as Florida Blue and Baptist Health Reach Standstill
Negotiations between Florida Blue and Baptist Health may disrupt services for 600,000 as their contract ends Monday. Baptist refused Florida Blue's proposed 30-day extension, citing insufficient financial compromises.
Jacksonville Health Advisory Highlights Challenges and Signs of Hormonal Shifts in Men and Women
The article discusses the impact of hormonal shifts in both women and men as they age, with a focus on changes during perimenopause, menopause, and andropause, and emphasizes the importance of seeking healthcare advice for managing symptoms.
Florida Department of Health Offers Free or Low-Cost Cancer Screenings in Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Push
The Florida Department of Health is promoting Cervical Cancer Awareness Month by offering free or low-cost screenings to eligible women, emphasizing early detection and treatment.
Jacksonville Takes Initiative to Protect Young Athletes with Free EKG Screenings in Schools
Jacksonville schools are partnering with Who We Play For to offer free EKG screenings for student-athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, ahead of the Second Chance Act requiring heart screenings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.






























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