http://www.jaxhealth.com This feed is for the news items in VitalSite 5 en ©2008 Geonetric noreplydev@geonetric.com noreplydev@geonetric.com http://www.jaxhealth.com/imgs/admin/mini_logo.gif http://www.jaxhealth.com http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-clay-county-announces-construction-update/ St. Vincent’s HealthCare has completed the site planning process and is submitting road plans to Clay County to begin the permitting process for its new hospital in Clay County, to be called St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-clay-county-announces-construction-update/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/non-invasive-testing-featured-on-first-coast-living-with-dr-mark/ Cardiac monitoring is conducted on patients who report cardiac symptoms. There are several types of non-invasive tests. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/non-invasive-testing-featured-on-first-coast-living-with-dr-mark/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/rotary-gift-provides-mobile-health-clinic/ St. Vincent’s HealthCare is growing its mobile health outreach ministry with the help of the Rotary Clubs in North Florida. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/rotary-gift-provides-mobile-health-clinic/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-wesley-mills-weighs-in-about-flu-season/ St. Vincent's Primary Care Physician provides a flu season update. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-wesley-mills-weighs-in-about-flu-season/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/gamma-knife-perfexion-featured-on-first-coast-living/ Drs. Ossi, Dr. Chahlavi and Dr. Ackerman appear in this segment. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/gamma-knife-perfexion-featured-on-first-coast-living/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/gamma-knife-perfexion-at-st-vincents-medical-center-riverside/ St. Vincent's Medical Center is home to Northeast Florida's first Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ and now the region's only Gamma Knife. Channel 4 featured this non-invasive treatment for brain tumors on their morning show. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/gamma-knife-perfexion-at-st-vincents-medical-center-riverside/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/northeast-florida-hospitals-compete-for-er-business/ St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside has seen a 20 percent increase in emergency room patients since it debuted a campaign last summer that gets ER patients to a doctor within 30 minutes. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/northeast-florida-hospitals-compete-for-er-business/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/web-takes-january-picks-alexian-brothers-health-system-st-vincen/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/web-takes-january-picks-alexian-brothers-health-system-st-vincen/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/doctor-and-volunteer-remembers-haitis-massive-earthquake-/ Two years ago Thursday, the lives of almost two million people changed instantly after a massive earthquake rattled Haiti. In a few seconds, more than 300,000 were killed and one and a half million lost their homes. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/doctor-and-volunteer-remembers-haitis-massive-earthquake-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/northeast-florida-hospitals-reducing-readmissions--/ Area hospitals have been proactive in reducing readmission rates. And chief among the ways? Communication, officials say. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/northeast-florida-hospitals-reducing-readmissions--/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-humana-sign-agreement--/ St. Vincent's has signed a new contract with Humana, according to a news release St. Vincent’s issued Tuesday. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-humana-sign-agreement--/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/new-private-suites-at-st-vincents-southside-keeps-mothers-and-ba/ The hospital opens 10 new private suites for newborns and their families. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/new-private-suites-at-st-vincents-southside-keeps-mothers-and-ba/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-southside-opens-areas-first-all-private-nicu-rooms/ St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside, formerly St. Luke’s Hospital, is now home to Northeast Florida’s first, all-private Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-southside-opens-areas-first-all-private-nicu-rooms/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-ossi-talks-about-gamma-knife-perfexion-on-medical-monday-/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-ossi-talks-about-gamma-knife-perfexion-on-medical-monday-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/cuts-to-health-funding-scramble-2012-outlook-for-the-industry/ Northeast Florida’s health care industry is facing a year of uncertainty in light of Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed slashing of $2 billion from the state’s Medicaid budget. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/cuts-to-health-funding-scramble-2012-outlook-for-the-industry/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-lukes-changes-name-to-st-vincents-medical-center-southside/ a collection of news articles about the name change Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-lukes-changes-name-to-st-vincents-medical-center-southside/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-lukes-hospital-changes-name/ The New Year is bringing a new name to a very old hospital. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-lukes-hospital-changes-name/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/how-to-get-heart-healthy-in-2012/ Dr. Jonathan Constantin visits with Melanie Lawson and talks about the three most important changes you can make to improve your heart health Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/how-to-get-heart-healthy-in-2012/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/well-rounded-diet-is-key/ Dr. Yoder speaks with the Resident News about Supplements. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/well-rounded-diet-is-key/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-feeds-500/ Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-feeds-500/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-2012-plans/ Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-2012-plans/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/athletes--concussions-new-2012-law/ Dr. Wesley Mills joins Channel 4 to discuss the new California law that protects those who are hurt with a concussion. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/athletes--concussions-new-2012-law/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-chahlavi-talks-about-the-benefits-of-total-disc-replacement/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-chahlavi-talks-about-the-benefits-of-total-disc-replacement/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-seeking-volunteers-for-colon-cancer-preve/ St. Vincent’s HealthCare is seeking volunteers for a national study aimed at reducing the risks of colon cancer. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-seeking-volunteers-for-colon-cancer-preve/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-chooses-orion-health-for-health-informati/ Orion Health, the leader in health information exchange (HIE) and healthcare integration solutions, today announced that St. Vincent’s HealthCare, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system in Jacksonville, Fla., has selected Orion Health HIE to connect disparate software systems and enable enterprise-wide sharing of clinical data as well as communications with community physicians. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-chooses-orion-health-for-health-informati/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/doctors-of-invention/ Dr. Kent New, a neurosurgeon at St. Luke’s Hospital, was in medical school working on viruses for gene therapy for brain tumor treatment when he got his big idea Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/doctors-of-invention/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/first-coast-living-heart-healthy-new-years-resolutions/ Heart disease is the number one killer among men and women and cardiologists say getting heart healthy is a great new year’s resolution for anyone at any age. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/first-coast-living-heart-healthy-new-years-resolutions/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hot-docs-have-a-passion-for-giving-back/ When it comes to giving back to the community these doctors are red hot. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hot-docs-have-a-passion-for-giving-back/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-medical-center-home-to-perfexion/ As a premiere healthcare center in the Jacksonville community, St. Vincent’s HealthCare is committed to bringing the most comprehensive, technologically advanced treatment options to the patients they serve. In keeping with their tradition of excellence, St. Vincent’s Medical Center is proud to bring Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ to Northeast Florida. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-medical-center-home-to-perfexion/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/ceo-helps-st-vincents-pay-the-bills-easier-/ As CEO of St. Vincent’s HealthCare, Moody Chisholm has to balance the organization’s ministry work with its bottom line. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/ceo-helps-st-vincents-pay-the-bills-easier-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/some-retailers-no-longer-filling-addictive-prescriptions/ Working as the pharmacy director at St. Vincent's Healthcare, Charzetta James sees doctor shoppers all the time. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/some-retailers-no-longer-filling-addictive-prescriptions/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-sippens-discusses-sudden-cardiac-arrest/ Dr. Arne Sippens from St. Vincent’s Medical Center talks about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the importance of defibrillators. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-sippens-discusses-sudden-cardiac-arrest/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/meals-on-the-move/ View photos of Associates, Volunteers, Mayor Alvin Brown and his family Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/meals-on-the-move/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/cab-drivers-taxi-turkeys-for-thanksgiving/ This is the 18th year in a row St. Vincent’s Hospital has organized the “Meals on Wheels” event. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/cab-drivers-taxi-turkeys-for-thanksgiving/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-volunteers-bring-meals-to-the-elderly-and-disabled-/ An 18-year tradition at St. Vincent's Health Care made a difference in the lives of the less fortunate by teaming up with Meals on Wheels and dozens of volunteers to provide warm meals for those in need. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-volunteers-bring-meals-to-the-elderly-and-disabled-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/holiday-weight-loss-advice/ Cecilia Hennig is a dietitian at St. Vincent's Healthcare. And when it comes to avoiding holiday weight gain, she knows all the tricks. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/holiday-weight-loss-advice/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-patient-beating-the-odds/ Robert Austin interviewed for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-patient-beating-the-odds/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/super-dimension-helps-detect-lung-cancer-sooner/ New tool in early detection Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/super-dimension-helps-detect-lung-cancer-sooner/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/exercise-addiction-adults-and-teens-/ Hear more advice from Dr. Rockwell in part 1 of the video story on this web page Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/exercise-addiction-adults-and-teens-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hospital-ceos-want-to-build-a-private-fund-jacksonville-business/ Hospital CEOs want to build a private fund Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hospital-ceos-want-to-build-a-private-fund-jacksonville-business/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/diabetes-educator-talks-about-a-new-study-that-predicts-one-in-1/ "Diabetes effects a person from head to toe," said Registered Dietitian Cecilia Hennig. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/diabetes-educator-talks-about-a-new-study-that-predicts-one-in-1/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-new-discusses-duke-brain-tumor-vaccine-trial-on-first-coast-l/ Each year in the United States between 12-13 thousand people learn they have a glioblastoma, the most malignant type of brain tumor. Unlike most cancers, brain tumors are resistant to standard treatments. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-new-discusses-duke-brain-tumor-vaccine-trial-on-first-coast-l/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/volunteers-needed-for-holiday-meal-delivery-program-for-first-co/ The annual Holiday Hot Meal Partnership with St. Vincent's Medical Center and North Florida Transportation Group delivers meals to more than 520 frail, disabled and homebound seniors. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/volunteers-needed-for-holiday-meal-delivery-program-for-first-co/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/chahlavi-at-the-forefront-of-brain-tumor-treatment/ Dr. Ali Chahlavi was a high school student in California, he sat down to think about what he wanted to be when he got older. He narrowed his choices down to two: an astronaut or a neurosurgeon. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/chahlavi-at-the-forefront-of-brain-tumor-treatment/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/improving-patient-care-a-top-priority-for-darnell-/ As Chief Nurse Executive for St. Vincent’s HealthCare, which includes more than 1,450 nurses at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, St. Catherine Laboure Manor and St. Luke’s Hospital. Karen Darnell has led many initiatives that have improved patient care. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/improving-patient-care-a-top-priority-for-darnell-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/logue-works-on-physical-spiritual-levels-/ As soon as John W. “Jack” Logue retired in 2002 as chief operating officer at St. Vincent’s HealthCare, he began working to establish the St. Vincent’s Spirituality Center and then serve as its director. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/logue-works-on-physical-spiritual-levels-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/magnano-making-strides-to-shorten-length-increase-options-in-car/ When Dr. Anthony Magnano started the Atrial Fibrillation Institute at St. Vincent’s HealthCare in 2006, he treated only 15 patients the first year; five years later, the center is on track to treat 375 patients by year-end. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/magnano-making-strides-to-shorten-length-increase-options-in-car/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/new-tools-help-doctors-find-lung-cancer/ Dr. Wyzan and Lung Cancer Patient Robert Austin were featured on Channel 4 talking about the Super Dimension i-Logic lung navigation system. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/new-tools-help-doctors-find-lung-cancer/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/first-coast-non-smokers-share-lung-cancer-experiences/ 33-year-old Robert Austin, who works in human resources for a bank corporation, isn’t cancer-free. But he’s optimistic about his progress since being diagnosed with lung cancer in April. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/first-coast-non-smokers-share-lung-cancer-experiences/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hispanic-heart-health-on-first-coast-living/ Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Of the millions of people living with the disease, nearly 12 % are hispanic. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hispanic-heart-health-on-first-coast-living/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-wesley-mills-weighs-in-on-the-new-findings-about-the-effectiv/ A new study came out claiming flu shots are not foolproof. They were shown to be 59% effective against influenza. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-wesley-mills-weighs-in-on-the-new-findings-about-the-effectiv/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-will-begin-using-a-gamma-knife-to-treat-brain-tumors/ St. Vincent's Medical Center now has a Gamma Knife, the Gamma Knife Perfexion. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-will-begin-using-a-gamma-knife-to-treat-brain-tumors/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-medical-center-announces-new-gamma-knife-center/ St. Vincent’s Medical Center is home to Northeast Florida’s first Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ and now the region’s only Gamma Knife. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-medical-center-announces-new-gamma-knife-center/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/painkiller-crackdown/ The creation of a statewide database is designed to crackdown on doctor shopping. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/painkiller-crackdown/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/study-e-coli-found-on-1-in-6-cell-phones/ Dr. Chris Kline who practices in the St. Luke's ER talk to Action News about a new study that focuses on dirty cell phones and the importance of hand washing. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/study-e-coli-found-on-1-in-6-cell-phones/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/beating-breast-cancer-in-the-neighborhood-resident-community-new/ Cancer specialists from St. Vincent's were featured in the October issue of the Resident Community News Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/beating-breast-cancer-in-the-neighborhood-resident-community-new/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/delivery-of-hyperbaric-chambers-featured-in-october-resident-com/ The St. Vincent’s Center for Limb Preservation, Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Therapy specializes in the treatment of chronic wounds, a growing epidemic because of the aging population and the increased incidences of obesity and diabetes. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/delivery-of-hyperbaric-chambers-featured-in-october-resident-com/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hyperbaric-chambers-featured-in-october-neighbor-to-neighbor-new/ The St. Vincent’s Center for Limb Preservation, Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Therapy specializes in the treatment of chronic wounds, a growing epidemic because of the aging population and the increased incidences of obesity and diabetes. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hyperbaric-chambers-featured-in-october-neighbor-to-neighbor-new/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/the-latest-in-breast-care-and-health-north-florida-doctor/ Dr. William Sumner III, MD featured. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/the-latest-in-breast-care-and-health-north-florida-doctor/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/city-leaders-visit-houston-for-trade-education-insights-jacksonv/ More than 120 members of the Jax Chamber visited Houston during the 31st annual leadership trip Sept. 26-28 to look at what the Texas city is doing to improve its port, education system, downtown development and regional transportation. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/city-leaders-visit-houston-for-trade-education-insights-jacksonv/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/clifford-the-big-red-dog-frisbee-dogs-part-of-free-reading-event/ The fifth annual Read and Romp Jacksonville event will be held Saturday for children ages 8 and under. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/clifford-the-big-red-dog-frisbee-dogs-part-of-free-reading-event/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/no-layoffs-vendor-change-prompts-st-vincents-job-cut-filing/ St. Vincent’s HealthCare filed a layoff notice with the state Thursday that 228 employees would be affected in December, but President and CEO Moody Chisholm said it was only a matter of a vendor change and all the jobs are protected. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/no-layoffs-vendor-change-prompts-st-vincents-job-cut-filing/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-recognized-for-transforming-lives/ Marlynn Townsend helps patients on a daily basis. It’s her job as a patient advocate. But one scenario and one patient will now have an indelible image in her mind. On October 6th, Marlynn shared the stage with one of her patients in front of thousands of people. The story of how she, St. Vincent’s and the Sulzbacher Center helped him was featured during the 13th Annual Transformations event. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-recognized-for-transforming-lives/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/when-mom-or-dad-have-cancer-support-group-available-for-children/ Pre-registration is required. To sign up or get more information, call (904) 308-5822, email info@ktacjax.com or go to ktacjax.com. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/when-mom-or-dad-have-cancer-support-group-available-for-children/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-medical-center-opens-wound-care-and-hyperbaric-cente/ St. Vincent’s Medical Center announces the opening of the hospital’s new wound care center, which now houses three state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen treatment chambers. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-medical-center-opens-wound-care-and-hyperbaric-cente/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/wjxt-takes-us-inside-the-mobile-mammography-unit-/ Channel 4's Melanie Lawson walks you through Jacksonville's only Mobile Mammography unit Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/wjxt-takes-us-inside-the-mobile-mammography-unit-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/woman-says-mobile-mammography-saved-her-life/ Sherol Scarborough says she might have not taken the time for the mammogram that caught her breast cancer at an early, treatable phase if it weren't for the mobile mammography unit. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/woman-says-mobile-mammography-saved-her-life/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/breast-cancer-event-victory-in-pink-featured-on-action-news/ Tracy Collins from Action News profiles Breast Cancer Awareness Events around Jacksonville including Victory in Pink at the St. Johns Town Center. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/breast-cancer-event-victory-in-pink-featured-on-action-news/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/multidisciplinary-breast-clinic-featured-on-first-coast-living/ The Multidisciplinary breast clinic is a one stop shop for patients where they can see all of their specialists in one setting. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/multidisciplinary-breast-clinic-featured-on-first-coast-living/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/how-to-take-care-of-a-blemish/ Hollie Hickman, a Plastic Surgeon who practices at St. Vincent's Medical Center, gives detailed solutions to taking care of a blemish without scarring or causing infections. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/how-to-take-care-of-a-blemish/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/usda-to-schools-put-down-the-potato/ Under new USDA guidelines, potatoes and other starchy vegetables such as corn, peas and lima beans will be cut from school breakfasts. However, food experts think taking the items out altogether isn't the right move. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/usda-to-schools-put-down-the-potato/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/gyn-cancer-awareness-month-on-first-coast-connect-/ Listen to Olympian Shannon Miller and Cancer Services Director Cynthia Farah talk about GYN Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of early detection through regular screenings. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/gyn-cancer-awareness-month-on-first-coast-connect-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/nearly-homeless-thomas-lewis-beats-back-cancer-despair-to-tell-h/ Since the start of his treatment, Lewis has been staying at the guest center at St. Vincent's Hospital in Riverside Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/nearly-homeless-thomas-lewis-beats-back-cancer-despair-to-tell-h/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-izurieta-and-dr-kakkar-discuss-sleep-services-/ Some people sleep a lot but they wake up hundreds of times so they don’t get quality sleep Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-izurieta-and-dr-kakkar-discuss-sleep-services-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-izurieta-was-interviewed-by-first-coast-news-about-wildfire-s/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-izurieta-was-interviewed-by-first-coast-news-about-wildfire-s/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-vashi-discusses-prostate-cancer/ Dr. Vashi, Urologist, talks about prostate cancer just hours after Bobby Bowden revealed he underwent prostate cancer treatment. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-vashi-discusses-prostate-cancer/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-buckley-talks-about-gyn-cancer-awareness-month/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-buckley-talks-about-gyn-cancer-awareness-month/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-president-and-ceo-moody-chisholm-discusse/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-vincents-healthcare-president-and-ceo-moody-chisholm-discusse/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-leon-talks-about-heart-attack-prevention-and-knowing-the-sign/ Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of a heart attack. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-leon-talks-about-heart-attack-prevention-and-knowing-the-sign/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/augustine-sports-physicals/ Yearly checkups with the doctors are important for keeping kids active and healthy - even more important, physicals for student athletes. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/augustine-sports-physicals/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-garas-helps-to-raise-awareness-about-peripheral-artery-diseas/ What is PAD? Clogged arteries in your legs from built up plaque; Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-garas-helps-to-raise-awareness-about-peripheral-artery-diseas/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-mills-discusses-back-to-school-physicals-and-vaccinations/ As students head back to school Dr. Mills, St. Vincent's Primary Care, answers questions about the importance of physicals and what types of vaccinations students need to stay healthy. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-mills-discusses-back-to-school-physicals-and-vaccinations/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-raspa-discusses-back-to-school-physicals-and-vaccinations/ As students head back to school Dr. Raspa, St. Vincent's Family Medicine Center, answers questions about the importance of physicals and what types of vaccinations students need to stay healthy. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-raspa-discusses-back-to-school-physicals-and-vaccinations/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/primary-care-facility-will-move-into-former-campaign-hq-jacksonv/ It will have three doctors on staff and be a family practice seeing patients from birth to geriatrics. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/primary-care-facility-will-move-into-former-campaign-hq-jacksonv/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/drs-buckley--nowicki-discuss-davinci-robot-and-gyn-cancers-on-fi/ Drs. Buckley and Nowicki discuss the advantages of using the daVinci robot to treat some gynecological cancers. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/drs-buckley--nowicki-discuss-davinci-robot-and-gyn-cancers-on-fi/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-reznicsek-talks-about-hot-playground-equipment/ Dr. Reznicsek, pediatrician who works in the St. Vincent's Medical Center Emergency Department talks with Channel 4 about keeping kids safe at the playground during hot days. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-reznicsek-talks-about-hot-playground-equipment/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-mills-weighs-in-on-safe-backpack-tips/ Dr. Wesley Mills, St. Vincent's Primary Care, talks to Channel 4 about safe backpack weights and the proper way to carry backpacks Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-mills-weighs-in-on-safe-backpack-tips/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-wesley-mills-discusses-heat-safety/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-wesley-mills-discusses-heat-safety/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hospital-takes-the-baittank-resident-community-news/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/hospital-takes-the-baittank-resident-community-news/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/the-lung-cancer-institute-featured-on-first-coast-living/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/the-lung-cancer-institute-featured-on-first-coast-living/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-karnani-discusses-preparations-for-cold--flu-season/ Watch the WJCT video, advance to 18:06 to go directly to this story on this episode of Health Matters. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-karnani-discusses-preparations-for-cold--flu-season/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-ricardo-izurieta-talks-about-sleep-disorders/ Dr. Ricardo Izurieta talks about Sleep Disorders and the new sleep lab opening up at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-ricardo-izurieta-talks-about-sleep-disorders/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/northeast-florida-hospital-ers-campaign-on-speed-convenience/ The Florida Times-Union profiled the new 30 Minute ER Campaign at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/northeast-florida-hospital-ers-campaign-on-speed-convenience/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-chithriki-menopause/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-chithriki-menopause/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/celebration-of-nurses/ St. Vincent's HealthCare Nurses were honored in the July 2011 HealthSource Issue and Stacy Stutts also appeared on Action News. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/celebration-of-nurses/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/president-and-ceo-moody-chisholm/ He’s past the whirlwind of moving to a new city for a job, but the work hasn’t let up for St. Vincent’s HealthCare President and CEO Moody Chisholm Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/president-and-ceo-moody-chisholm/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/afib-institute-featured-on-first-coast-living/ Dr. Sippens Groenewegen, Dr. Oza and Dr. Magnano from Diagnostic Cardiology Associates talked about the causes and treatments for AFIB. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/afib-institute-featured-on-first-coast-living/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/ask-the-health-experts-worried-about-skin-damage-from-the-sun-/ Ask the health experts: We recently moved to Jacksonville and I am worried about skin damage from the sun this summer. What can I do to protect myself? Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/ask-the-health-experts-worried-about-skin-damage-from-the-sun-/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-lucia-martinez-bejar-hispanic-health-directory/ Dr. Lucia Martinez-Bejar with St. Vincent’s Primary Care joins Eco Latino Publisher on Channel 4 to talk about new Hispanic health directory. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/dr-lucia-martinez-bejar-hispanic-health-directory/ http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-lukes-hospital-launches-new-30-minute-er-/ The wait is officially over at St. Luke’s. The hospital just launched a 30 Minute ER campaign designed to reduce long waits in the Emergency Room. The goal is for each patient to be seen by a physician or physician’s assistant within 30 minutes of their arrival to the St. Luke’s ER. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.jaxhealth.com/about-us/news/2010/st-lukes-hospital-launches-new-30-minute-er-/