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Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes
September 22, 2022
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the diverse Hispanic community and their cultural contributions to our society. At Jackson, we’re proud to highlight a few members of our inspiring team as they share some of their favorite meals from their countries and what it means to them.
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Suicide Prevention for Children, Adolescents, and Teens
September 20, 2022
In October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association declared a national state of emergency in Children’s Mental Health. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on a crisis that was happening well before 2020.
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The Latest in Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment
September 19, 2022
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in American men. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one in eight men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime. Luckily, we have diagnostic tests that can catch the disease early and innovative technology.
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Baby Born with Congenital Heart Disease Receives Treatment at Holtz Children’s Hospital
September 2, 2022
Yelsi Consuelo Sosa Fermín was just 19 weeks pregnant when she was given the news all expecting mothers dread – there was something wrong with her baby. During a scheduled ultrasound, a doctor noticed the baby’s heart was beating too fast.
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Woman Overcomes Medical Setback and Recovers from a Traumatic Car Accident
August 25, 2022
When Grisel Carmenaty looks down at her leg, she’s reminded of how fortunate she is to be alive. She was riding her moped when a distracted driver hit her. She was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial, where she was diagnosed with a fractured right femur.
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Young Boy Undergoes Life-saving Neurosurgery at Holtz Children’s Hospital
August 16, 2022
When Christina Belboda looks at her son, Zayne Obileye, she’s thankful to have him in her life after he nearly died. In October 2018, when Belboda picked up her son from her local daycare in Bermuda, she knew something was wrong with him the moment his caretaker handed him over to her.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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