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What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Other Immunizations

August 16, 2022

We caught up with Rossana Rosa, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Jackson Health System, to ask her about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent approval of COVID vaccines for young children, why vaccinations are important, and what to do if you have questions.

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Jackson West Gives a COVID-19 Patient a Second Chance at Life

August 12, 2022

Jesse Muino tested positive for COVID-19 and pneumonia. Unvaccinated and immunocompromised, his condition quickly worsened while at home. Three days after his initial diagnosis, he asked his wife, Midialys Muino, to call an ambulance. He hoped to receive antibodies and then spend a couple of days in the hospital.

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Highlight: EBS Engineering, Inc.

August 2, 2022

It has been a delightful experience. Everyone has been very professional – from the procurement staff to the small business support/compliance staff and project managers. We provide professional engineering and environmental site assessment services for various Jackson facilities.

Sun Safety: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Skin this Summer

July 25, 2022

In Florida, we’re lucky to have sunshine and access to beautiful waterways year-round. While enjoying the outdoors, it’s important to always protect your skin. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause significant damage to our skin – leading to painful sunburns, increased risk of developing skin cancer, and skin aging.

UHealth Jackson Fetal Care Team Offers In-utero Surgery for Rare Conditions

July 25, 2022

We spoke with Rodrigo Ruano, MD, PhD, director of the UHealth Jackson Fetal Care Center and division chief of UHealth Jackson Maternal-Fetal Medicine, to learn more about fetal surgery and the specialized care his team offers unborn babies and their mothers.

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at UM/Jackson Enables Injured Orlando Gymnast to Return to Her Sport

July 14, 2022

Ella Chase was in the middle of her gymnastics season, getting ready for a state competition, when she began feeling a pain in her back. “Nothing I did was making it better, but I felt I had to push through the pain for the last month of our season,” Ella said.

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Ukrainian Refugee Undergoes Procedure at Jackson Memorial Hospital to Remove Neck Mass

July 13, 2022

After traveling for 14 days to flee the warzone in her native Ukraine, Olena Orlova arrived in South Florida in the hopes of receiving treatment for a nine-centimeter cyst on her neck.

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Weight-loss Surgery Gives Young Mother Hope

July 13, 2022

At her heaviest, Martinez weighed 286 pounds, and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her weight caused other health problems, including shortness of breath. The need for change became more apparent when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Five Ways Men Can Take Charge of Their Health

July 8, 2022

While many of us procrastinate when it comes to our health, studies show men tend to resist medical care more than women. It’s important that we encourage the men in our lives to take charge of their health and get back on track. Here are five ways men can take charge of their health today.

What Parents and Teens Need to Know About Early Gynecological Care