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Fighting Cancer at 14 with Faith and Positivity
September 21, 2016
At 14 years old, Emmanuel Cooper is facing the biggest battle of his life – a fight against cancer. But his positive attitude, his faith, and his loving bond with his family are keeping him strong.
Read MoreEl Jackson Health System Celebra Gran Apertura de su Primer Centro de Atención de Urgencias
September 20, 2016
El Jackson Health System celebró la gran apertura de su primer centro de atención de urgencias, uno de los seis centros anunciados bajo el plan capital de $1.8 mil millones.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month Spotlight – Marvin Cordero
September 19, 2016
Over the last three decades, I have seen history made as Hispanic and Black leaders shaped Miami-Dade County and Jackson Health System. That, in itself, makes me proud.
Read MoreLocal DJ Spreads Prostate Awareness after Overcoming Prostate Cancer
September 15, 2016
DJ Tanto, successful on-air talent for South Florida’s Hot 105, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. Since then, he uses the airwaves to spread awareness.
Read MoreJackson Health Welcomes the International Society for Burn Injuries
September 15, 2016
Jackson Memorial Hospital welcomed the International Society for Burn Injuries 2016 Congress, a conference in Miami for international leaders in burn care.
Read MoreOvarian Cancer: The deadliest form of Gynecologic Cancers
September 7, 2016
Although it is the 11th most common cancer in women, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer related deaths in women, yet it may not appear to be a focus for many women at their annual well-woman exam.
Read MoreBenefits of Breastfeeding
August 18, 2016
Although breastfeeding works for most women, it may not work for everyone. The best advice is to always try and make it your own experience, that way you and your baby can decide if this is the best for both.
Read MoreFamilies Got Ready For Back-To-School at The Immanuel Temple “Come Together Day”
August 8, 2016
Students who attended Immanuel Temple's "Come Together Day" at Jackson North are ready to go back to school.
Read MoreSouth Florida Man Participates at Transplant Games of America in Cleveland
August 2, 2016
Boca Raton resident Alec Blotnick always loved to play golf. However, at the age of 51, he suffered a massive heart attack in 2001, followed by heart failure years later. Blotnick struggled with shortness of breath and lacked the energy to do much of anything.
Read MoreCoping with Back to School Worries
August 1, 2016
For many children, August signals the back to school rush and the back to the school-year transition may cause anxiety and behavioral changes.
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