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 […]
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 […]
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!
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™!