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Traffic Alert: SB lanes of I-95 near CR-214 in St. Johns County are blocked due to police activity

A coastal flood advisory and a rip current statement in effect for 9 regions in the area

UF HEALTH JACKSONVILLE


Teen killed, man injured in Hoganโ€™s Creek shooting: JSO

A juvenile was killed and a man was injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon in the Hoganโ€™s Creek neighborhood.

New AI technology-driven tool aids doctors in diagnosing prostate cancer

UF Health in Jacksonville is using a new tool to help doctors diagnose prostate cancer.

UF Health Jacksonville cuts ribbon on new urgent care facility

UF Health opens new urgent care facility in Jacksonville's Westside.

Gate River Run participant crossed finish line & collapsed; heโ€™s grateful it happened where it did

UF Health Jacksonvilleโ€™s trauma unit will be in the spotlight this weekend.

Man shot in the head & hospitalized in life-threatening condition, Jacksonville police say

A man was hospitalized in life-threatening condition after a shooting Tuesday morning in the Hoganโ€™s Creek area near UF Health Jacksonville, police said.

Jacksonville Poison Control Center marks 30 years of saving lives

The center opened in 1992 and its team of health care professionals have helped countless people avoid needless trips to the hospital.

Man found fatally shot less than a mile from hospital, JSO says

A man was found shot Tuesday night on Cleveland Street, which is less than a mile from UF Health Jacksonville, but he died at the hospital, police said.

US authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5

UF Health nurse arrested for 2nd time following accusations of stealing medication

A Jacksonville nurse was arrested and accused of stealing medication from an employer for a second time.

Woman dead, man in critical condition after Brentwood shooting, JSO says

A woman died and a man was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting Monday in the Brentwood area, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

UF Health writes tribute to former CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. one year after his sudden death

One year ago Sunday, UF Health Jacksonville lost a beloved leader when CEO Dr. Leon Haley died in a WaveRunner accident in South Florida.

Monkeypox likely to make its way to Jacksonville, local doctor says

There are currently more than 1,800 cases across the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Gov. DeSantis presents UF Health Jacksonville with $80 million check, honors recently passed Dr. Haley

Governor Ron DeSantis was in Jacksonville Monday morning to help honor a legacy.

Student diver drowns in Trout River during underwater welding training

A student at commercial diving school CDA Technical Institute drowned Thursday in the Trout River while doing low visibility underwater welding training, authorities said.

I-TEAM: Patients shocked by trauma center bills

The News4JAX I-TEAM has found patients can be charged up to $34,000 in fees for just being brought to a trauma center after a traumatic injury, and data shows the rate of trauma alerts, which trigger these fees, is growing faster than Florida population, elderly population, and violent crime rate.

COVID-19 cases continue to trend down, Northeast Florida health leaders say

The message from health leaders in Northeast Florida on Friday: COVID-19 cases continue to trend down.

Jacksonville police: 1 critically injured, 1 in custody in Lake Forest shooting

Jacksonville police said Friday afternoon that they were investigating a shooting in the Lake Forest neighborhood.

27-year-old released from UF Health Jacksonville after spending 6 months in hospital with COVID-19

After spending six months in the hospital with COVID-19, a 27-year-old man walked out of UF Health Jacksonville on Tuesday with his father by his side.

I-TEAM: What are your legal rights if you are not paid what youโ€™re owed

Many of you have reached out asking the I-TEAM for help after a ransomware attack knocked out the payroll systems used by several local businesses.

Some UF Health workers still waiting for pay following delays due to ransomware attack

The News4JAX I-TEAM is hearing from more UF Health Jacksonville employees who are tired of waiting for IOUs after a ransomware attack.

Hereโ€™s what a doctor wants you to know about โ€˜fluronaโ€™

Itโ€™s being called โ€œfluronaโ€ โ€” a combination of the flu and coronavirus all at once.

Canโ€™t find a COVID-19 test? Hereโ€™s what a health expert says you should do

COVID-19 cases continue to hit all-time highs across the country ahead of New Yearโ€™s Eve.

Local health expertโ€™s take on when to seek monoclonal antibody treatment

UF Health Jacksonville had considered no longer ordering the Regeneron monoclonal antibody treatment but with the new numbers from the CDC, they backed off that decision and will continue to offer Regeneron treatment, Neilsen said.

Tuesday marks year since Jacksonvilleโ€™s 1st COVID-19 shot was administered

Tuesday marks a year since the former CEO of UF Health Jacksonville, the late Dr. Leon Haley Jr., rolled up his sleeve and got the first COVID-19 vaccine in the city.

More than 40 cases of Omicron variant in US, including in Florida & Georgia

There are now more than 40 cases of the omicron variant in the U.S., including in Florida and Georgia.

Jacksonville doctor: Transmissibility of omicron variant most concerning to scientific community

News4JAX is looking at how Jacksonville is preparing for another potential coronavirus surge.

Untangling Those Christmas Lights with Childrenโ€™s Miracle Network | River City Live

CMN Hospitals is hosting the 26th Annual Festival of Lights 5K on Sat. Dec. 4 in San Marco Square. This unique, holiday-themed race will raise vital funding for the pediatric programs at UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Childrenโ€™s Hospital.

New Center for Transgender Health opens on UF Health Jacksonville campus

The announcement made on Tuesday comes during Transgender Awareness Week.

Jacksonville sleep expert sizes up the science behind melatonin diffuser designed to look like e-cigarette

There are a couple of melatonin diffusers on the market, but News4Jax brought to a doctor one that stood out because of its large presence on social media.

Jacksonville-area hospitals say COVID-19 cases remain low

Many people are getting ready for the holiday season, and as travel is expected to pick up at the end of next week, roughly 20 states across the country are seeing an upward trend in the number of new COVID-19 cases.

Jacksonville firefighter collapses, dies after working vehicle crash

A 36-year-old firefighter died after he collapsed while trying to rescue the driver of a U-Haul truck that struck a utility pole early Thursday morning.

Troopers release video, photos of SUV sought in crash that killed Jacksonville father

The Florida Highway Patrol on Tuesday released videos and photos of a vehicle sought in connection with a crash that killed a Jacksonville father.

Immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 shot, CDC says

Immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 shot, CDC says

Any day now, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve Pfizerโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

๐Ÿ”’70-year-old refused to leave daughterโ€™s bedside after hospital visitation hours ended, police say

๐Ÿ”’70-year-old refused to leave daughterโ€™s bedside after hospital visitation hours ended, police say

A 70-year-old great-grandmother was arrested Monday after she refused to leave her daughterโ€™s bedside at UF Health North after visitation hours ended, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Jacksonville doctor says J&J announcement is โ€˜good newsโ€™

Jacksonville doctor says J&J announcement is โ€˜good newsโ€™

Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive a first dose.

โ€˜One of a kindโ€™: Jacksonville community honors life, legacy of Dr. Leon Haley Jr.

โ€˜One of a kindโ€™: Jacksonville community honors life, legacy of Dr. Leon Haley Jr.

A community memorial service was hosted in Jacksonville Friday for Dr. Leon Haley Jr., the CEO UF Health Jacksonville who died in a WaveRunner accident in South Florida in July.

In midst of hurricane season, Jacksonville-area hospitals evaluating disaster plans

In midst of hurricane season, Jacksonville-area hospitals evaluating disaster plans

Hospitals across the country are dealing with a large number of COVID-19 patients, and the situation is especially difficult in New Orleans where Hurricane Ida left power outages.

More than 1,700 people receive antibody treatment at Jacksonville site in 2 weeks

More than 1,700 people receive antibody treatment at Jacksonville site in 2 weeks

In the past two weeks, the number of new patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Jacksonville has continued to drop. The decline is not dramatic, and Florida appears to continue to lead the nation in new cases.

With hospitals near capacity, patients wait to be seen

With hospitals near capacity, patients wait to be seen

"Emergency rooms were packed the past week. They were filled with people waiting for hours," one patient outside UF Health said Friday.

A look at what workers are facing in the COVID-19 ward at UF Health Jacksonville

A look at what workers are facing in the COVID-19 ward at UF Health Jacksonville

News4Jax visited the COVID-19 ward at UF Health Jacksonville on Friday and watched as nurses and care works went from patient to patient, doing what they could to help.

UF Health patient delayed COVID-19 vaccine for noble reason, now sheโ€™s in hospital

UF Health patient delayed COVID-19 vaccine for noble reason, now sheโ€™s in hospital

News4Jax visited the COVID-19 ward at UF Health Jacksonville on Friday and met Maria Omerkov, one of many patients in the Springfield facility.

Some Jacksonville hospitals request ventilators in preparation for more COVID-19 cases

Some Jacksonville hospitals request ventilators in preparation for more COVID-19 cases

Jacksonville hospitals are preparing for more COVID-19 cases, with some requesting ventilators.

As students return to school, Jacksonville hospital staff expect another COVID-19 surge

As students return to school, Jacksonville hospital staff expect another COVID-19 surge

As students begin to return to school, staff at local hospitals are expecting another surge in COVID-19 cases.

Family of late UF Health Jacksonville CEO receives letter from White House after sudden passing

Family of late UF Health Jacksonville CEO receives letter from White House after sudden passing

The late Doctor Leon Haley was honored by President Joe Biden, according to a statement by Haleyโ€™s son, Grant.

Jacksonville police investigate 3 separate shootings overnight

Jacksonville police investigate 3 separate shootings overnight

Three separate shootings in Jacksonville in just over six hours left four people injured, police said.

UF Health Jacksonville holds memorial service for Dr. Leon L. Haley Jr.

UF Health Jacksonville holds memorial service for Dr. Leon L. Haley Jr.

Coworkers and friends described Hailey as optimistic, upbeat and fun.

16-year-old among most recent COVID-19 deaths at Jacksonville hospitals

16-year-old among most recent COVID-19 deaths at Jacksonville hospitals

On Thursday, UF Health Jacksonville said there was more than one COVID-19 death each day last month and an average of three each day so far this month. Baptist Health says they've had 2ยฝ deaths each day for the last six weeks.

Jacksonville hospitals now report more than 260 COVID-19 patients in ICUs

Jacksonville hospitals now report more than 260 COVID-19 patients in ICUs

The much more contagious delta variant of the coronavirus continues to rage across Florida, sending another 526 people to the hospital and increasing the stateโ€™s record-setting total of hospitalizations to 12,041.

DeSantis expects Floridaโ€™s COVID-19 hospitalizations to fade in coming weeks

DeSantis expects Floridaโ€™s COVID-19 hospitalizations to fade in coming weeks

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Floridaโ€™s COVID-19 response Tuesday, even as the state set a record for the number of people hospitalized with the illness for the third day in a row.

Dean named at UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville after death of Dr. Leon Haley Jr.

Dean named at UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville after death of Dr. Leon Haley Jr.

Linda R. Edwards will serve as dean of the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville for a one-year term, and the university will launch a national search to replace Dr. Leon L. Haley Jr., according to a UF Health news release.

Man charged in Glynn County stabbing, police say

Man charged in Glynn County stabbing, police say

A 29-year-old man is charged with aggravated assault after a stabbing Sunday in Glynn County, police said.

โ€˜Greatest man I will ever knowโ€™: Son honors Dr. Leon Haley Jr. at memorial service

โ€˜Greatest man I will ever knowโ€™: Son honors Dr. Leon Haley Jr. at memorial service

UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. was honored Saturday with a funeral service in Pittsburgh, a week after a fatal WaveRunner accident in Palm Beach County.

Funeral for UF Health Jacksonville CEO to be held Saturday in Pittsburgh

Funeral for UF Health Jacksonville CEO to be held Saturday in Pittsburgh

Funeral arrangements have been made for UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr.

Son shares heartfelt tribute to UF Health Jacksonville CEO

Son shares heartfelt tribute to UF Health Jacksonville CEO

Grant D. Haley, the son of UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr., paid tribute to his father on Thursday, remembering him as a โ€œhero.โ€

I-TEAM: Doctor among witnesses who tried to save UF Health Jax CEO after WaveRunner accident

I-TEAM: Doctor among witnesses who tried to save UF Health Jax CEO after WaveRunner accident

A doctor said he tried to save the life of the UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. after a personal watercraft accident over the weekend in Palm Beach County.

Jacksonville infectious disease expert calls COVID vaccination rates among kids โ€˜pathetically lowโ€™

Jacksonville infectious disease expert calls COVID vaccination rates among kids โ€˜pathetically lowโ€™

As some hospitals are seeing pediatric patients with COVID-19, a Jacksonville infectious disease expert is calling the COVID-19 vaccination rates among children pathetic.

Baptist Health seeing an โ€˜all-time highโ€™ of COVID-19 hospitalizations

Baptist Health seeing an โ€˜all-time highโ€™ of COVID-19 hospitalizations

In a statement Tuesday, Baptist Healthโ€™s president and CEO says Northeast Florida has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, โ€œbut itโ€™s never been as bad as it is now.โ€

I-TEAM: Report details moments before, after WaveRunner accident that killed UF Health Jacksonville CEO

I-TEAM: Report details moments before, after WaveRunner accident that killed UF Health Jacksonville CEO

The News4Jax I-TEAM is piecing together what happened in the moments before a tragic accident that killed UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr.

I-TEAM: Men say they tried to save UF Health Jacksonville CEO after personal watercraft accident

I-TEAM: Men say they tried to save UF Health Jacksonville CEO after personal watercraft accident

Two men said they attempted to save UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. after a personal watercraft accident over the weekend in South Florida.

โ€˜We donโ€™t know where the peak isโ€™: ERs fill with patients as COVID cases surge in Jacksonville

โ€˜We donโ€™t know where the peak isโ€™: ERs fill with patients as COVID cases surge in Jacksonville

No end in sight: Thatโ€™s what doctors and health officials say about the latest surge in COVID-19 cases in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville doctor calls on DeSantis to declare state of emergency due to COVID hospitalizations

Jacksonville doctor calls on DeSantis to declare state of emergency due to COVID hospitalizations

As hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to leave emergency rooms overwhelmed, a well-known Jacksonville immunologist on Monday called for Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in Florida.

Coast Guard: Water was calm on day of WaveRunner accident that killed UF Health Jacksonville CEO

Coast Guard: Water was calm on day of WaveRunner accident that killed UF Health Jacksonville CEO

The water was calm on Saturday and conditions were safe at the time of a personal watercraft accident in Palm Beach County that left UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. dead, according to the Coast Guard.

UF Health Jacksonville CEO remembered as a family man & proud father of 3

UF Health Jacksonville CEO remembered as a family man & proud father of 3

UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr., who died this weekend in a personal watercraft accident in South Florida, was more than just the man who ran the large hospital and medical group. News4Jax learned he was also a proud father of three children.

As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise, some Jacksonville hospitals say wait times may be longer

As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise, some Jacksonville hospitals say wait times may be longer

The rate of coronavirus cases and the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to climb in Northeast Florida.

CEO of UF Health Jacksonville died in jet ski accident, FWC says

CEO of UF Health Jacksonville died in jet ski accident, FWC says

UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. died Saturday after he was thrown from a jet ski in the Palm Beach Inlet, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a statement Sunday.

City leaders, colleagues mourn sudden loss of UF Health Jacksonville CEO

City leaders, colleagues mourn sudden loss of UF Health Jacksonville CEO

As news began to spread of the unexpected death of UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr., messages poured in on social media from those who knew Haley and were shocked by the sudden loss.

CEO of UF Health Jacksonville dies in accident in South Florida

CEO of UF Health Jacksonville dies in accident in South Florida

"Dr. Haley was a strong, inspirational leader and beloved son, father, friend and colleague," UF Health Jacksonville said in a news release Saturday announcing his unexpected death.

UF Health Jacksonville reports 1,000% surge in COVID cases in 5 weeks

UF Health Jacksonville reports 1,000% surge in COVID cases in 5 weeks

During a telephone conference with city and state leaders Friday, leadership at UF Health Jacksonville reported a sobering statistic.

U.S. sees first case of rare monkeypox disease since 2003

U.S. sees first case of rare monkeypox disease since 2003

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping tabs on a rare case of a disease known as monkeypox in the United States.

UF Health Jacksonville nurse on working in ICU amid COVID surge: โ€˜I feel like we are in a warโ€™

UF Health Jacksonville nurse on working in ICU amid COVID surge: โ€˜I feel like we are in a warโ€™

The latest wave of COVID-19 cases has led to a surge in hospitalizations, compounding what has already been a taxing year for health care workers.

Mayor, health care leaders encourage vaccinations as COVID-19 cases surge

Mayor, health care leaders encourage vaccinations as COVID-19 cases surge

According to leaders from Jacksonvilleโ€™s hospitals, who joined Mayor Lenny Curry on a virtual news conference Wednesday, nearly all of the patients being admitted for coronavirus have not been fully vaccinated.

DeSantis aims to quell COVID-19 concerns, pointing to lack of hospitalizations

DeSantis aims to quell COVID-19 concerns, pointing to lack of hospitalizations

Aiming to dispel concerns about surging COVID-19 infections, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday defended the stateโ€™s efforts to combat the spread of the deadly disease.

Children among COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Jacksonville

Children among COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Jacksonville

Children are among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Jacksonville, according to doctors and nurses.

Expert estimates 90% of Jacksonvilleโ€™s new COVID-19 cases are delta variant

Expert estimates 90% of Jacksonvilleโ€™s new COVID-19 cases are delta variant

As new COVID-19 infections surge in Jacksonville, local health experts say an overwhelming majority of cases theyโ€™re seeing are the result of the Delta variant, now the dominant strain nationwide.

Baptist Health puts some surgeries on hold as COVID-19 cases jump 23% in one day

Baptist Health puts some surgeries on hold as COVID-19 cases jump 23% in one day

In just one day, COVID-19 cases at Jacksonville hospitals have seen a considerable increase, News4Jax learned Wednesday.

Delta variant contributing to โ€˜perfect stormโ€™ in Jacksonville, expert warns

Delta variant contributing to โ€˜perfect stormโ€™ in Jacksonville, expert warns

As more and more cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 crop up nationwide, health experts in Jacksonville say theyโ€™re seeing a growing number of infections linked to the variant.

Pedestrian hit, killed on I-95 near UF Health Jacksonville, troopers say

Pedestrian hit, killed on I-95 near UF Health Jacksonville, troopers say

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near UF Health Jacksonville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

UF Health Jacksonville begins vaccine trials for children younger than 2

UF Health Jacksonville begins vaccine trials for children younger than 2

UF Health Jacksonville will begin giving children under the age of 2 years old Modernaโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine, as part of the companyโ€™s clinical trials, according to Pediatric Epidemiologist Dr. Mobeen Rathore.

UF Health Jacksonville to offer Pfizer shots June 4

UF Health Jacksonville to offer Pfizer shots June 4

UF Health Jacksonville will offer Pfizer COVID-19 shots one day next week.

New ambulances unveiled at UF Health Jacksonville

New ambulances unveiled at UF Health Jacksonville

Two new ambulances were unveiled Thursday at UF Health Jacksonville.

UF Health CEO: Jacksonville seeing rise in COVID-19 among younger people

UF Health CEO: Jacksonville seeing rise in COVID-19 among younger people

The CEO of UF Health Jacksonville on Thursday stressed the importance of getting teens vaccinated.

As Jacksonvilleโ€™s COVID-19 cases drop, expert warns community to stay on guard

As Jacksonvilleโ€™s COVID-19 cases drop, expert warns community to stay on guard

Even as Jacksonville sees a drop in COVID-19 cases, medical experts are warning the community that theyโ€™re not out of the woods just yet.

Missing 65-year-old man located, Jacksonville police say

Missing 65-year-old man located, Jacksonville police say

A missing 65-year-old man has been located, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office announced Sunday.

State-of-the-art surgery center celebrates groundbreaking in Jacksonville

State-of-the-art surgery center celebrates groundbreaking in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Jax Spine and Pain Centers, in collaboration with UF Health Jacksonville, has begun work on a multispecialty surgery center and medical office building. The 19,000 square foot Centurion Surgery Center will be housed in a new three-story, 54,000 square foot medical facility with 12 outpatient operating suites and procedure rooms, according to a news release. The $25 million project, the news release states, will be the largest freestanding multispecialty surgery center in Jacksonville. It will offer patients neurosurgical, interventional pain management, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, oral, and maxillofacial, surgical, and gynecological care. The future Centurion Surgery Center is slated to open in spring 2022.

Jacksonville hospitals struggle to meet demand for vaccine

Jacksonville hospitals struggle to meet demand for vaccine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ While grocery stores and state-run coronavirus vaccine clinics focus on inoculating people over 65 and healthcare workers against COVID-19, Gov. But Florida hospitals say theyโ€™re not getting enough vaccine doses from the state to make a significant dent in that vulnerable population. Since December, more than 200 hospitals throughout Florida have received shipments of the vaccine from the state. UF Health Jacksonville received two shipments within a week of each other in mid-December when vaccines began in the state of Florida. Because of that, the hospitals are not currently vaccinating any members of the public, let alone those with preexisting conditions.

UF Health Jacksonville CEO warns you can carry virus even after vaccination

UF Health Jacksonville CEO warns you can carry virus even after vaccination

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ More women in Duval County are coming down with COVID-19 than men, which goes against the national trend. That was one finding announced Thursday by the head of UF Health Jacksonville. Another important note UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley said even if youโ€™ve gotten both doses of the vaccine, you can still carry the virus in your nose -- and thatโ€™s why itโ€™s critical you still wear a mask. For 10 months, UF Health has been sharing with City Council and other elected officials about what the pandemic is doing in Jacksonville. Haley said so far, most people who have reactions or symptoms after vaccination are getting those after the second dose.

UF Health Jacksonville among hospitals offering COVID-19 vaccines to some patients

UF Health Jacksonville among hospitals offering COVID-19 vaccines to some patients

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Right now, the priority in Florida is to vaccinate those age 65 and older and frontline health care workers against COVID-19. But Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew explained that another group is eligible to get vaccinated at certain hospitals. Right now, UF Health Jacksonville is one of the hospitals that will vaccinate its patients if they have certain preconditions. AdIn an email sent to a patient, the hospital said it now has COVID-19 vaccines available on a limited basis. โ€œIโ€™m encouraged that we will start to see slight increases of the amount of vaccines coming to Florida,โ€ Mayhew said.

Jacksonville hospitals see number of COVID-19 patients dip amid resurgence

Jacksonville hospitals see number of COVID-19 patients dip amid resurgence

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and White House Coronavirus Task Force saying Jacksonville is in the red zone when it comes to the coronavirus, local hospitals say the number of COVID-19 patients here has dipped slightly. A recent report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force says Florida and Duval County are in the midst of a full COVID-19 resurgence, and in turn management at several Jacksonville hospitals acknowledged they have been dealing with the surge. But Chad Neilsen, infectious disease director for UF Health Jacksonville, said the numbers are leveling out in the last two days. โ€œI do think largely the Mayorโ€™s Office extending the mask mandate across Duval County helped,โ€ Neilsen told News4Jax. Across Baptist Healthโ€™s five facilities throughout Northeast Florida, there are 177 COVID-19 patients, 36 of them in the ICU.

Hospital workers receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine as officials work to ramp up public vaccinations

Hospital workers receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine as officials work to ramp up public vaccinations

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Jacksonville hospital workers are receiving their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as health department officials are still working to ramp up the volume of vaccinations given to the general public. As of Wednesday, more than 16,000 people in Duval County had been vaccinated, according to Florida Department of Health data. Bernadette Belgado, director of pharmacy at UF Health Jacksonville, said Wednesday that the hospital has vaccinated close to 50% of its workforce and planned to administer second doses of the vaccine to 700 of its workers. The state Department of Health in Duval County is leading the effort to vaccinate the general public in Jacksonville at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. A spokesperson for the Duval County agency confirmed two senior centers, Lane Wiley Senior Center and Mandarin Senior Center, have been approved to become vaccination clinics.

Jacksonville grandmother loses battle with COVID-19

Jacksonville grandmother loses battle with COVID-19

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Days before the new year, Cheryl Bacon, 52, took her final breath at UF Health Jacksonville after losing her battle with COVID-19. โ€œA week later, on Dec. 20, is when we were notified that she had COVID-19.โ€From the sound of her voice, Booth said, she could tell that her motherโ€™s health was declining. โ€œWhen I talked to my mom on a daily basis, her voice just kept getting weaker and kept getting weaker,โ€ Booth said. She encourages those who have a loved one battling COVID-19 to take it day by day. โ€œNever stop praying,โ€ Booth said.

No side effects from COVID vaccine at UF Health

No side effects from COVID vaccine at UF Health

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ As the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out -- another 100 more employees at UF Health Jacksonville got the shots on Tuesday -- experts are closely monitoring recipients for any side effects. David Meysenburg, the division director of critical care at UF Health, was one of the first to receive the vaccine on Monday. Really, after any kind of medication, thereโ€™s a possibility youโ€™re going to have some kind of reaction or symptoms,โ€ Meysenburg said. Unlike some flu vaccines, the COVID-19 shot does not contain a live virus. โ€œInstead, this vaccine uses MRNA technologies, so, in essence, we are basically fooling the body into activating the immune system against COVID-19,โ€ said is Chad Neilsen, director of infection prevention at UF Health Jacksonville.

More workers at UF Health Jacksonville get vaccinated for COVID-19

More workers at UF Health Jacksonville get vaccinated for COVID-19

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ With the arrival of 10,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine at UF Health Jacksonville on Tuesday, 100 front-line health care workers got their first shots. โ€œItโ€™s an honor that UF Health was one of the five hospitals in Florida to do this. โ€œI trust the people here at UF Health Jacksonville, especially the physicians. Once health care and front-line workers are done, residents of long-term care facilities are next and then people aged 65 and older. They are the front-line health care workers in the emergency departments and the ICUs around the state,โ€ Duane said.

DeSantis calls COVID-19 vaccine arrival in Florida โ€˜historic momentโ€™

DeSantis calls COVID-19 vaccine arrival in Florida โ€˜historic momentโ€™

Tampa General, UF Health Jacksonville and three other large hospitals will split about 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine between Monday and Tuesday. They will administer it to their staff members, distribute the vaccine to other nearby hospitals and front-line health care workers. DeSantis said the state will also receive 20,000 to the state to supplement the private vendors giving vaccines at LTC facilities. DeSantis then left the room without taking questions about why the state was not making White House Coronavirus Task Force reports for Florida public. The task force also urged leaders to begin warning about the risks of gathering during the December holiday season.

UF Health CEO gets first COVID-19 vaccine in Jacksonville

UF Health CEO gets first COVID-19 vaccine in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Eleven months after the earliest recorded case of coronavirus in the United States, the first 10,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived Monday morning at UF Health Jacksonville and the first 10 shots were quickly administered to emergency room and intensive care workers, including the medical centerโ€™s CEO. Pfizerโ€™s COVID19 vaccine shipment from Michigan arrived around 9:15 a.m. Jacksonvilleโ€™s vaccine supply was transported in freezer packs along with 3 million other vials set to be delivered across the country. News4Jax spoke with African Americans in Jacksonville about the new vaccine who had mixed feelings about the shot. The first shipments of Pfizerโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine headed out from Michigan Sunday morning. Five of Floridaโ€™s largest health systems, including UF Health in Jacksonville, will receive 100,000 doses.

UF Health Jacksonville to give first 10 COVID-19 vaccines Monday

UF Health Jacksonville to give first 10 COVID-19 vaccines Monday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ UF Health Jacksonville received its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and the first 10 shots will be administered before noon, a spokesperson for the hospital told News4Jax. Chad Neilsen, UF Health Jacksonville director of accreditation and infection prevention, said that once the hospital gets its first shipment, it will start giving vaccines to its high-risk and high-exposure health care workers as soon as possible, including doctors and nurses in the emergency department and those working in the COVID-19 unit. CEO Leon Haley, who is also an emergency physician, will get the first of 10 shots given on Monday. UF Health will also deliver the vaccine to other hospitals in the area. The first shipments of Pfizerโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine headed out from Michigan Sunday morning.

UF Health ready to receive first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine

UF Health ready to receive first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ UF Health Jacksonville is getting ready to receive doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the first shipment. News4Jax spoke with the Director of Infection Prevention at the hospital about the timeline to receive doses of the vaccine in Florida. The Director of Infection Prevention, Chad Neilsen, says doses of the vaccine could start arriving at the hospital in the next few days. Florida is expected to receive more than 179,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the first shipment, more than half of those will go to the hospitals, and the remaining will to go long-term care facilities. UF Health says some people are already showing up at the hospital to try and get the vaccine and they are reminding people not to do that.

UF Health Jacksonville sees surge in COVID-19 patients

UF Health Jacksonville sees surge in COVID-19 patients

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ UF Health Jacksonville said it is expecting a recent surge in COVID-19 patients to get worse. โ€œCurrently, here at UF Health Jacksonville, we do have the capacity to continue to accept other patients,โ€ said Neilsen, who also described more about the age of patients being treated for the virus. Across the city of Jacksonville and the Duval County area, we are seeing some of that young age, so an average age of new cases is still hovering around 40.โ€Neilsen said he expects UF Health Jacksonville to receive the first vaccine, if approved, as early as a week from Monday. Neilsen explained why he believes if the vaccine is granted approval, Americans should be confident it is safe. They are making sure everything passes muster and that this is a safe efficacious vaccine,โ€ Neilsen said.

Jacksonville hospital among 5 in Florida to get COVID-19 vaccine first

Jacksonville hospital among 5 in Florida to get COVID-19 vaccine first

That would mean there will be enough vaccine for 20 million Americans by the end of December,โ€ DeSantis said. pic.twitter.com/TcVBKrKlEH โ€” Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) November 19, 2020Five hospitals throughout the state are prepared to store the vaccine, including UF Health in Jacksonville. The state of Florida has identified 5 different hospital systems who have the ability to store the vaccine at those temperatures and administer that to the qualifying individuals,โ€ DeSantis said. According to the stateโ€™s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, health care employees, essential workers, high-risk and older populations are expected to be the first who would receive the vaccine. โ€œAs an example, the ability to transport the vaccine, keep the vaccine cold, actually disseminate the vaccine, distribute the vaccine, give the vaccine as far as nurses and so on,โ€ Goldhagen said.

UF emergency medicine researchers taking part in five COVID-19 studies

UF emergency medicine researchers taking part in five COVID-19 studies

Researchers are actively enrolling eligible patients at UF Health Jacksonville in COVID-19-related research studies. The efforts contribute to important work being conducted around the world to help researchers and clinicians better understand and more effectively target treatment options for COVID-19 patients. โ€œUF Health emergency medicine is leading the way around COVID-19 research on our campus. An additional study involves enrollment in the Indiana University COVID-19 Registry to allow UF Health Jacksonville to share information on COVID-19 patients, containment and care escalation efforts. โ€œOur team of emergency medicine physicians engaged in COVID-19 studies exemplifies the spirit of our division and our commitment to contributing to the greater good of the medical community,โ€ said Hendry, associate chair of emergency medicine research at the UF College of Medicine โ€“ Jacksonville.

Doctors refute Trumpโ€™s claim that COVID-19 is less lethal than the flu

Doctors refute Trumpโ€™s claim that COVID-19 is less lethal than the flu

Dr. Caro says while the number of hospitalizations is down compared to the end of summer, people should not let their guards down. โ€œItโ€™s hard to predict whoโ€™s going to do well and whoโ€™s not all we know some people are at higher risk for having problems,โ€ he said. With flu season fast approaching Dr. Caro warns people not only have to take precautions against COVID-19 but also the flu. โ€œThe flu is definitely not more lethal than COVID,โ€ Kantor said. Dr. Caro and Dr. Kantor agree that COVID is more deadly, but thatโ€™s not to downplay the flu.

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