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Two Additional Urgent Care Centers To Open Next Year
September 1, 2015
Earlier this year, Jackson Health System announced its first two urgent care center sites (Country Walk and Arch Creek/North Miami Beach), both of which are part of a larger initiative that will bring Jackson’s world-class health care to communities across Miami-Dade County.
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Back to School: Parenting Tips
August 30, 2015
Back-to-school bells will be ringing soon, and the roadways will once again be busy as children make their way to and from classes. The anticipation of the start of the school year can evoke mixed feelings for families. Children and adolescents are typically excited to see their friends. Parents are eager for the structure that the school day brings and the freedom from kids underfoot 24/7.
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Music Helps in the Healing Process for Liver Transplant Patient
August 30, 2015
Angel Lopez had a lot of time to contemplate his condition as he waited for a liver transplant at Holtz Childrens Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He spent his time finding peace and healing through his love for music. Angel, now 20 years old, passed time by learning to play the ukulele and writing rap songs.
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Healthy Meals for Kids: It’s All about Balance
August 30, 2015
As you prepare to send you child back to school, think about involving them in making sure that nutrition is a top priority. Research has shown that with proper nutrition, your child will have more energy to concentrate in class and have better test scores.
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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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