UNF enrolling more nursing students than ever as US job growth report shows high demand in health care
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With job growth turning out to be much stronger than expected in March, there were three main categories where the hiring was mainly concentrated including health care…
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Armed carjacking in UF Health parking lot sparks safety concerns for employees, students
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A recent carjacking in a UF Health parking lot is sparking concerns about the safety of hospital employees and students. On Monday morning, a woman was carjacked…
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Mental health expert highlights common diagnosis of bridge phobia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Even though bridge collapses are extremely rare, a fear of that experience is very real for some people. Gephyrophobia is a diagnosis for people who are afraid…
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‘Years of poor decisions’ cause substance abuse, health nonprofit to temporarily suspend operations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nonprofit River Region Human Services announced to the News4JAX I-TEAM Thursday that they are “temporarily suspend[ing] operations.” River Region has been a pillar in the local recovery…
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The Players Championship, Nemours Children’s Health celebrate partnership with special ceremony
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nemours Children’s Health celebrated its partnership and work with The Players Championship during a special ceremony Thursday morning. In 2022, The Players Championship donated $2 million to…
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UF Health breaks ground on new 42.5-acre health and wellness campus in St. Johns County
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – University of Florida Health leaders broke ground at UF Health Durbin Park on a new 42.5-acre health and wellness campus that will expand healthcare services…
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3 ways to better your health this year
Making healthy lifestyle changes is at the top of many people’s to-do lists in the new year. If you’re one of those people, here are three things to focus on…
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Middleburg residents urged to stay inside, avoid Old Jennings Road as deputies respond to a mental health crisis
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents staying near Old Jenning Road to remain inside their homes as deputies are working with an individual having a…
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Over-the-counter marijuana-based, Kratom gummies can be a health risk for young people, expert says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A day after parents were stunned when six students at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School became sick after eating a gummy substance, the Florida Poison Information Center…
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Elderly horse rescued by Orange Park, St. Johns County fire crews after health incident
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – An elderly horse named “Champ” was rescued by the Orange Park Fire Department and St. Johns County Fire Rescue after a health incident. The Orange Park…
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