Pictured Above: Ms. M with Ivana Barnes, RN, BSN – WeCareJax RN Case Manager celebrating being cancer-free at the 2023 Caring Awards. Despite seeing a high number of cancer care cases, especially those with diagnosis in late stages due to delayed care for our uninsured neighbors, the WeCareJax team continues to bridge access gaps and […]
JaxCareConnect, our partner organization, has been highlighted and interviewed on the latest episode of the podcast “What’s Health Got to do With It?” hosted by Dr. Joe Sirven. Jenny O’Donnell, JaxCareConnect Project Administrator, shares more about what JaxCareConnect is, who funds JaxCareConnect, how JaxCareConnect helps their patients, how they coordinate to get patients care with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]