For “Beth” (name withheld for confidentiality), her first intake began at the HOPE Van, a medical outreach program through Sulzbacher Clinics that utilizes trained medical outreach specialists to engage individuals who are living on the street. The team discovered her hypertension was so severe she required immediate emergency support. That was two years ago in […]
Robert, who was experiencing homelessness when first referred from Baptist Beaches three years ago, came into our Beaches Health & Wellness program with an A1c at 11.1; his latest result was 5.7! Today he is working and remains housed, thanks to ongoing patient health education, coaching, and support. He is even seeing the specialists at […]
In recognition of National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, this week’s Compassionate Care story stars Marta. Marta immigrated to the US in 1993. She has a home business making crafts for sale, and her husband works in kitchen remodeling. While these endeavors have helped Marta care for and support her family, neither includes access to health […]
One of our clinic partners, Community Health Outreach, has recently launched a drive to collect diapers and formula for their Baby Luv outreach program, an initiative that assists expectant mothers and children in need. We invite you to help us gather supplies by purchasing an item or two from their Amazon wishlist: amzn.to/3aw3DHv The items […]
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. […]
After being diagnosed with invasive Ducal Carcinoma of the right breast (Breast Cancer), Gloria, a 62-year-old wife, and mother, was referred to WeCareJax by the Sulzbacher Clinic. Following the initial consultation, WeCareJax referred Gloria to the award-winning Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. At Baptist MD Anderson, Gloria underwent breast surgery to remove the malignant mass, […]
Article from: jaxdailyrecord.com At the end of a patient visit, gastroenterologist Dr. Todd Sack says he’ll always impart some advice. Although usually it’s medically related, Sack’s advice deals with ways his patients can help the environment. He may tell a patient to return their old prescription bottle to the pharmacy or recycle it, make healthy […]
Joni and her husband, Mitchell, were once successful business owners living in Atlantic Beach. In fact, their business employed several individuals and provided health insurance for them as well. However, after the economic downturn, they were forced to close shop and dissolve the business. Unfortunately, since that time they have taken several hits. Circumstances caused […]