Ascension to open vascular center, expects fewer COVID-19 cases
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside had two great pieces of news to share in mid-April: The completion and upcoming opening of a brand-new, $55 million center for heart patients, and what hospital officials believe to be a falling off of new Coronavirus infections. Ascension completed construction of its new, $55-million Delores Barr Weaver Heart and Vascular […]
COVID-19 survivors help others by donating blood
Mayo Clinic and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers have teamed up with Baptist Health to conduct a trial using plasma donations from recovered Coronavirus patients to aid in the treatment of current COVID-19 patients. The plasma from recovered patients contains antibodies, or proteins in the blood, that can attack the virus and lessen its severity. The […]
Ascension to open vascular center, expects fewer COVID-19 cases
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside had two great pieces of news to share with the area’s historic neighborhoods on Monday: The completion and upcoming opening of a brand-new, $55 million center for heart patients, and what officials believe to be a falling off of new Coronavirus infections. Ascension has completed its new, $55-million Delores Barr Weaver […]
A Call To Support Your Community
It’s no secret the Coronavirus crisis and its economic fallout has thrown everyone for a loop. Many small businesses within Jacksonville’s historic districts are struggling. Unfortunately, a few may not survive. The same holds true for our beloved community nonprofits. These organizations do so much to help those in need. If they aren’t there to […]
Village Bread donates 1,000 loaves to Feeding Northeast Florida
Village Bread is initiating a bread drive by donating 1,000 loaves of bread to Feeding Northeast Florida on Friday, April 10. “We are asking our local community to join us in giving back to those impacted by Covid-19,” said Vinny Jubani, president of Village Bread & Bagel. “Last Friday, April 3, we teamed up with […]
COVID-19 changes way neighborhood church observes Holy Week
Religious institutions around the world are changing the way they connect with people during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to offering virtual services, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is engaging its parishioners during Holy Week by using a different “outside-the-church” idea. Beginning Holy Monday through Good Friday, parishioners are invited to walk, drive or bike the […]
LifeSouth seeks recovered COVID-19 patients to help by donating plasma
LifeSouth is partnering with medical centers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to collect plasma from COVID-19 patients who have recovered from the virus, to transfuse to patients with COVID-19 to help with recovery. Recovered COVID-19 patients who were tested and found positive, can donate plasma if they have not had symptoms for at least 14 […]
American Heart virtual challenges help families curb cabin fever
The American Heart Association is helping families stay active and healthy through its Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. The virtual experience includes a 10-day challenge, featuring fun, engaging activities that will not only help combat a case of cabin fever, but it will also allow students and parents to stay connected while not […]
