Britain to invest in proton therapy after boy's Jacksonville treatment
Convinced that it was his best shot at survival, Alex Barnes’ parents rushed the 4-year-old last fall from their home in England to Jacksonville for six weeks of proton therapy. The results were...
View ArticleBaptist Health: If you're sick, don't visit patients
Northeast Florida's largest hospital operator has tightened its visitation policy in an effort to slow the spread of a resurgent H1N1 virus. Baptist Health, operator of five hospitals in two counties,...
View ArticleFood giveaway aims to reduce Jacksonville's infant death rate
The lobby of Guy Benrubi’s obstetrics clinic looked like the staging area for a massive disaster-relief effort this morning -- and, in a way, it was. read more
View ArticleAt Winn-Dixie, pick up some milk ... and health insurance?
Would you like some health insurance with that gallon of milk? Cashiers at Winn-Dixie could be asking their customers just that in the wake of the company's announcement this morning: The supermarket...
View ArticleWolfson Children's Hospital bans visitors under 18 over swine flu concerns
Because they are particularly susceptible to the swine flu, non-patient visitors under 18 years old are no longer welcome at Wolfson Children's Hospital, the hospital announced today. The restriction...
View ArticleSW Florida health-care executive picked to lead St. Vincent's
St. Vincent's HealthCare, an operator of two Jacksonville hospitals, announced today that it has selected a Southwest Florida health-care executive as its new president and CEO. Moody L. Chisholm Jr....
View ArticleHealth officials call on Duval men to 'man up' for health
The right arm that used to throw a baseball 90 mph: check. The set of golf clubs sitting openly in the corner of his office: check. The framed photograph of him with Don King: check and mate. Yep,...
View ArticleMajor health care issues still need to be addressed
There are three major issues with health care in America. - Access: Not everyone is covered. - Costs: America spends more on health care than other industrialized nations, but outcomes are usually no...
View ArticleChanging how doctors get paid will drive down medical costs, economist Rivlin...
Seniors and others who fear Medicare may be substantially altered anytime soon can relax, according to noted economist and Washington policy maker Alice Rivlin, who spoke to a luncheon group in...
View ArticleSt. Vincent’s HealthCare Names New President of St. Vincent’s Medical Center...
St. Vincent’s HealthCare has named a new President of St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County. Blain Claypool will join the St. Vincent’s HealthCare family in February. The hospital is currently under...
View ArticleDare to Ask: More tests don't mean more money for doctors
Question I’ve noticed that many doctors exaggerate what to do with my “problems,” such as suggesting unnecessary operations, until I find ones who tell the truth. Don’t they swear to help, be honest...
View ArticleObamacare effectivesness
In 2010 the Democrat majority in both houses of Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on a purely partisan vote. It took over two years and thousands of pages of rules and regulation to comply...
View ArticleMonday is last day to sign up for health insurance
MIAMI — Monday is the last day to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Federal health officials say Healthcare.gov had a record 1.2 million visitors Saturday and 270,000 callers....
View ArticleHealth care website stumbles on last day
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration's health care website stumbled early Monday , falling out of service for nearly four hours on deadline day for sign-ups. After it was fixed, officials plowed ahead...
View ArticleFlorida's business groups take lead in latest push for Medicaid expansion
The number of Republican-controlled states deciding to reverse course and expand Medicaid continues to grow, with Tennessee joining the list Monday. A coalition of Florida businesses and health care...
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