We recently asked some staff members at WeCareJax to answer the question “What’s your why?” in 5 words or less, meaning why do they choose to work at WeCareJax and help bring compassionate care to our uninsured neighbors in need. Watch the video above to find out their motivations and why this mission is so […]
It’s not easy to change, even if it’s something that will be beneficial to you. For some of our patients – just like it is for anyone – change is scary, difficult, and completely overwhelming. That’s when Sheika Allen, WeCareJax Community Health Worker, steps in. Sheika guides them through these scary transitions, encourages them to […]
Our WeCareJax patient, Wiley, has been receiving specialty care physical therapy sessions through our network of volunteer providers at St. Vincent’s. While Wiley had been doing his regular physical therapy sessions, his condition wasn’t showing any improvement. It wasn’t until we learned that Wiley was without a home and sleeping on friend’s couches, that we […]
In April of 2019, Nohemi, a mother of three, came to WeCareJax after receiving the devastating diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer. After meeting with Nohemi to evaluate her needs, a patient services specialist connected her to the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center where she had a complete team of doctors dedicated to helping her beat cancer. […]
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 […]