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Jackson: Always Prepared for Zika Virus and Other Infectious Diseases
February 4, 2016
Over the course of the last few months, the news has been filled with stories about the spread of the Zika virus throughout South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean.
Read MoreAsk the Expert: Caring for the Caregiver
January 31, 2016
It was a late Friday afternoon when my team was asked to do a consult on one of the patients on the geriatric medical unit. The patient’s wife was visiting her husband at the time of our arrival, and we were privileged to witness a beautiful, yet painful encounter of profound sadness and deep love.
Read MoreCommissioner Barbara J. Jordan Meets Nurse She Helped a Decade Ago
January 26, 2016
Because of her, Luis Garcia Jr. was able to attend a Firefighter Apprenticeship Program she created in 2005, administered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Read MoreJackson Health System celebrates at Gay8 Festival
January 20, 2016
Thousands attended the inaugural Gay8 LGBT street festival in Calle Ocho.
Read MoreBariatrics Surgery Gives Sisters a Chance to Regain Their Lives
January 20, 2016
In December, Linda underwent gastric sleeve surgery at Jackson North Medical Center with Dr. Chousleb. In just one month, she has lost 30 pounds.
Read MoreNew Year’s Baby Born at Jackson South Medical Center
January 6, 2016
Weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 20.5 inches, Jesús Juan-González was among the first babies born in South Florida in 2016.
Read MoreSay No to Bullies!
January 6, 2016
Bullying is a serious problem that affects children of all ages, races, and socioeconomic statuses.
Read MoreJackson Behavioral Health Hospital Hosts Annual “Santa’s Workshop”
January 4, 2016
The Activity Therapy Department at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital hosted it’s annual “Santa’s Workshop” on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.
Read MoreFirst Teen In Florida To Be Part Of Three-Way Paired Kidney Exchange
January 2, 2016
In January 2015, Emma became the first child in Florida to be part of a three-way paired kidney exchange transplant at the Miami Transplant Institute at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Read MoreCollege Athlete Gives Back To Jackson After Spinal Cord Injury
January 2, 2016
After James Woody Beckham was playing in a college rugby game when he was tackled and left paralyzed from the chest down. To honor Woody, the Beckham family created The Woody Foundation to aid in the recovery of spinal cord injury patients.
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