Gunfire, explosions at Navy Hospital โjust a drillโ this week
Residents might be surprised to hear gunfire and explosive sounds coming from Naval Hospital Jacksonville this week, but the Navy assures the public itโs just a drill. The Navy hospital is holding training exercises Wednesday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.Those exercises could include simulated gunfire and simulated explosions, the Navy warned. The training is part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care program, โwhich is vital to preparing Naval Hospital Jacksonville medical professionals in performing their jobs under battlefield conditions,โ the Navy said.
Naval Hospital Jacksonville, UF Health in Gainesville begin COVID-19 vaccinations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Naval Hospital Jacksonville and UF Health in Gainesville on Wednesday began giving the COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk and high-exposure health care workers. After the shipments arrived Tuesday at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, phase one of the COVID-19 vaccination plan started Wednesday, meaning some high exposure-risk personnel got their first of two injections. Health care workers, emergency services staff and public safety officials lined up to receive some of the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. And I think this is a step in the right direction.โMore than 300 additional health care workers at UF Health in Gainesville were expected to be vaccinated throughout the day. Elsewhere, at least 110 health care workers at UF Health Jacksonville have received their first shot.
If you hear gunfire near NAS Jax this week, itโs a training drill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Naval Hospital Jacksonville will be holding training drills this week which could include simulated explosions and gunfire, Naval Air Station Jacksonville announced Tuesday. The drills will take place Dec. 9-11 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and residents in the area may hear loud noises during the training days. NAS Jax said the training is part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care program which is vital to preparing Naval Hospital Jacksonville medical professionals in performing their jobs under battlefield conditions.
Navy hospital on Jacksonvilleโs Westside to hold training exercise
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Residents on Jacksonvilleโs Westside or along the St. Johns River might hear what sounds like explosions and gunfire coming from the Naval Air Station this week. The hospital at the base is holding a training exercise from Wednesday through Friday. (Dec. 2-4)The training will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. It includes simulated explosions and simulated gunfire. The training is part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care program and itโs meant to prepare medical professionals at Naval Hospital Jacksonville to perform their jobs under battlefield conditions.
Woman suffers permanent lung damage, sues Naval hospital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville woman is suing Naval Hospital Jacksonville because she said it failed to give her proper follow up care after hernia surgery in 2016. An attorney said because of negligent post-surgery care, Zarina Champagne's lungs suffered permanent damage. Attorney Sean Cronin said a nasogastric tube should have been put through her nose into her stomach following the surgery to help flush her out. A statement from the hospital reads:"Were deeply committed to providing the best care to every patient entrusted to us. Due to patient confidentiality and privacy laws, were prohibited from providing any additional comments."