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An organ donor saved my life.
August 28, 2015
It was an arduous journey that spanned more than a decade. For Jose Martin Monroy, it began with debilitating pain and a diagnosis of a heart problem. It would lead to numerous visits to the hospital. But with his beloved wife Martha Camargo by his side, his spirits never grew weary. Now Monroy has a rejuvenated perspective of life and a “new heart.”
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Jackson Health System has partnered with the James Jones Legacy Foundation
August 12, 2015
Hometown NBA basketball player James Jones former Miami Heat player James Jones is now with the Cleveland Cavaliers always remember to give back to his community. Jackson Health System has partnered with the James “Jones Legacy Foundation” who organized “Crew 22 Summer Camp” for the last 3 years. The four-day camp draws 75 students from across Miami-Dade and Broward counties from mostly underserved communities.
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Breastfeeding Benefits for Baby & Mom
August 1, 2015
August is World Breastfeeding Awareness Month a world-wide campaign that empowers women to commit to breastfeeding, and provide their babies with the best nutrition and health benefits.
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Wedding at Jackson Memorial Hospital
July 22, 2015
It was a chance meeting on a street in Indonesia when James Brown and Eva Meiningsih saw each other for the first time in 2007. He was there working as a consultant for a furniture business, and she was a local street vendor selling clothes. The two hit it off immediately and, within six months, they were engaged to be married.
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Urgent Care Centers Set To Open In 2016
June 15, 2015
As promised to Miami-Dade County voters in 2013, Jackson Health System is moving forward with its plan to build a network of urgent care centers to bring Jacksons world-class medicine to communities throughout Miami-Dade.
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Apple and Walnut Chicken Salad with Green Salad
May 4, 2015
The Apple and Walnut Chicken Salad with Green Salad is a delicious recipe that is fresh, sweet, crunchy, and creamy – making it perfect for spring. It’s a combination of two tasty, heart-healthy salads, resulting in one satisfying lunch or light dinner entrée.
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First Successful Four-Way Paired Kidney Exchange in Florida
April 30, 2015
Physicians at the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) at the UHealth/Jackson Memorial Medical Center are being hailed for setting yet another milestone by performing the first four-way paired kidney exchange transplant in Florida.
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Minority Health Month
April 30, 2015
In celebration of April being National Minority Health Month, Jackson Health System partnered with many community organizations to set up health fairs in different parts of Miami-Dade County. The first health fair was held on Saturday, April 18 at the New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church and featured a farmers market, kiddie village, and job fair. Jackson Health System was on hand to provide free health screenings, including body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and cholesterol.
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State-of-the-Art Rehabilitation Facility
April 29, 2015
Envisioned as a state-of-the art facility, the Christine E. Lynn Rehab Center will replace Jacksons outdated rehabilitation hospital and combine our famous inpatient and outpatient care with the cutting-edge research being done by UHealth physicians and the legendary outreach and development of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
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Jackson South Medical Center unveils student artwork
April 18, 2015
On Saturday, April 18, Jackson South Medical Center unveiled the works from student artists. Gracing the halls of the hospital are selected works from the students of The Learning Tree of Arts, an art studio in the area that has been serving children for 18 years. The event featured works from these artists including Dominique Rivero, Sarah Wutzler, Aysia Ten Yuk, and Samuel Izquerdo.
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