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What's Health Got to Do with It?

Healthlink Jax; a night for heroes

Subin Yang
/
for NPR

On this week’s program, Jacksonville unveils its plan to connect uninsured patients to health care providers. Healthlink Jax is a virtual service that is free for residents who need medical services but lack health insurance. Dr. Sunil Joshi, Jacksonville’s chief health officer, breaks down the new initiative and the city’s goals for improving the community’s health outcomes.

Then, a student-athlete severely injured in a soccer match returns to the field thanks to the safety protocol of his school’s athletic program. West Nassau Athletic Director Richard Knott and athletic trainer Tony Marra describe their concussion screening process, the importance of a trauma care team and the upcoming fundraiser, A Night for Heroes.

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Stacey Bennett is the producer of "First Coast Connect" and "What's Health Got to Do With It?" She is a Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter who performs under the nom de plume Folk is People. Stacey holds bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology from the University of North Florida and a master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.