Baptist Health

A COVID surge is possible as omicron threat looms over winter

Claire Heddles

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Jacksonville doctors say they've been anticipating a surge in COVID cases this winter, and that could be exacerbated by the new omicron variant originating from South Africa. But much about omicron remains unknown.

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Mental Health Grants For Jacksonville Area Nonprofits Total Nearly $600K

Michelle Corum

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Eleven nonprofits in Northeast Florida are receiving nearly $600,000 in collective grants from the Partnership for Mental Health. The money is meant to…

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Michael Mayo Named Permanent Baptist Health CEO

Baptist Health announced June 1 that it named interim CEO Michael Mayo as the next president and CEO of the Jacksonville-based hospital system, effective…

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President And CEO Of Baptist Health Resigns

Brett McClung has announced he is resigning as Baptist Health’s president and CEO, effective May 1.“This was a difficult decision that I reached after…

nurse tying up their gown before going into a COVID-19 unit.

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Internal Duval Hospital Reports: COVID ICU Patients On Rise; Data Not Released To Public

Sky Lebron

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The number of COVID-19 patients on ventilators and in ICUs has been trending upward at Duval County hospitals over the past month, according to data…

Mayor Lenny speaking at a glass podium in Lot P of TIAA Bank Field, local health leaders in masks behind him, and grass and a small fence in the background. Also in the background is the lot j testing site

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Curry, Local Health Leaders Continue Stressing Importance Of Masks

Sky Lebron

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry joined local health executives Thursday at TIAA Bank Field to once again address the importance of mask-wearing. Curry said…

Baptist Medical Center Beaches in Jacksonville Beach is pictured.

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Baptist Health Elective Surgery Resumes At 40% of Usual Volume

As it neared the end of the first week resuming elective surgeries, Baptist Health COO Matt Zuino said May 7 the hospital is operating at 40% of its usual…

Outside of the parking loop at Baptist Health, fountain in the center, with an awning covering the entrance of the building. A couple buildings behind the awning, covering some of the sky

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Don’t Stop Coming To The Hospital Because Of COVID-19, Local Doctors Say

Sky Lebron

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Baptist Health wants people to know they shouldn’t hold back from going to the hospital because of concerns they won’t be seen or they’ll catch COVID-19…

PPE being delivered to Baptist Medical Center.

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Northeast Florida Teens Step Up To Help Region Deal With Coronavirus

Brendan Rivers

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As governments, businesses, and organizations struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, individuals are stepping up to lend a helping hand, including three…

LightStrike robot emitting light on the front of the masks, which are hanging up

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Baptist Health Using UV Robots To Disinfect Masks

Sky Lebron

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As hospitals across the nation face national shortages of masks and other protective equipment for medical professionals, some facilities are forced to…