October 2014 – WeCareJax

Doctor Urges Patients to be Wary of Resellers of Diabetes Test Strips

October 3, 2014News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It may be OK to buy certain items pre-owned, such as clothes and cars, but during National Diabetes Awareness Month, a doctor is warning patients about purchasing diabetes test strips that may have been previously used or expired. Jennifer Trednick first learned she had type 1 diabetes when she was young. “At […]

From Homeless to Hopeful

October 3, 2014Patient Stories

Everyone has a story; sometimes it just takes a compassionate person who’s willing to listen to that story to connect a person with the help he or she needs. One such story that sticks out to Tina Crooks, a We Care case manager, is that of a single father from out of state. A sandblaster […]

Tina Crooks

October 3, 2014Employee Spotlight

Tina Crooks, RN, is We Care Jacksonville’s case manager. As the case manager, she is responsible for taking in uninsured and homeless patients, mainly those with diabetes, hypertension, behavioral disorders, and/or blood clot problems. Not only does she take patients in and help them recover, she teaches them about their illness, welcomes them into her We Care […]