In honor of Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, we’re putting an extra emphasis on the importance of preventative health, check-ups, and cancer screenings for all of the men in our lives. A 2019 study showed that 65% of men tend to wait as long as possible to see their doctor if they have any […]
What is a food desert? According to the US Department of Agriculture, food deserts are specific zip codes, neighborhoods or communities and “often feature a large proportion of households with low incomes, inadequate access to transportation, and a limited number of food retailers providing fresh produce and healthy groceries for affordable prices” – meaning they may […]
Did you know? Breast cancer survivors in the US are 2.5 times more likely than their healthy neighbors to file bankruptcy within five years of diagnosis. In 2021, Emma (name changed for patient confidentiality) had a mammogram screening that showed abnormal findings, but without insurance, she didn’t have the resources for additional testing and didn’t […]
Why is it important to support breast cancer screenings and treatment? Because of patients like Angeline. Angeline (name changed for patient confidentiality) was having pain in her breast, but without a primary care provider or health insurance, she waited until the pain was unbearable before seeking care in an emergency room. There, she was diagnosed […]
The WeCareJax Caring Awards Celebration for 2022 featured healthcare heroes going above and beyond providing compassionate care to our uninsured neighbors in Duval County. We are so grateful to our volunteer physicians and providers and our 2022 event sponsors!
The Florida Times-Union, written by Beth Reese Cravey Click here for original article For almost 30 years WeCareJax has provided free primary and specialty care for uninsured Duval County adults. And for 12 years the nonprofit has annually honored a few of the “incredible … volunteers who help make sure our uninsured neighbors in need can access […]
In early 2022, Maria (name changed for patient confidentiality) was facing a stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis – with no way to access or afford health insurance. After having a double mastectomy as an uninsured patient, Maria thankfully found our primary care partner, MASS Clinic, through JaxCareConnect. MASS Clinic sent an oncology referral to […]
WeCareJax was featured on The Balancing Act with Montel Williams! Our organization was chosen as a leader in providing compassionate care and increasing health equity in Duval County. Join us in watching our patients, staff, and board of directors discuss health equity on The Balancing Act™!
COVID-19 has come with many long-lasting effects; some we know of, some we don’t. With the research and statistics found so far, Mayo Clinic has determined that one of the most devastating effects is possible organ damage of the lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain. To assist these ongoing effects, we have added Long-Haul COVID as […]
Wanting to focus on your health this weekend and don’t know where to find events? Look no further! Scroll through to find events going on this weekend for COVID-19 vaccinations and testing and health webinars and classes. Free COVID-19 Vaccinations August 28th Community Health Outreach – 5126 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210 9 am – […]