Community|Health

The Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards represent one of Florida’s honors in community health, recognizing individuals, programs, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing health outcomes across the state. Healthcare […]

The NAACP Jacksonville Branch Health Committee, in partnership with The Bethel Church Men’s Ministry, will host a powerful community event titled “The Healthier Brother: Beyond I’m Good” Men’s Mental Health Forum on Saturday, June 20, […]

Complimentary testing empowers communities to understand their diabetes risk through blood donation | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – November 5, 2025 – In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers continues its commitment to community health by offering […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – [Oct. 23, 2025] – In conjunction with National Depression Awareness Month in October, Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is continuing to advance mental well-being efforts in Florida […]

AGAPE Family Health proudly hosted its 2025 Agape Awards Breakfast at WJCT Studios. This special event celebrated the dedicated volunteers, and community partners who tirelessly support the health and well-being of our neighbors. The AGAPE […]

The First Coast Black Nurses (FCBNA) recently brought health awareness to the Northside of Jacksonville at the Legends Center, with over 100 attendees. The goal of the symposium was to educate the community, leaving them […]

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Jacksonville recently presented their 9th Annual ‘Women with Heart’ luncheon at the Florida Blue Conference Center raising over $140,000 for free healthcare for the working uninsured.  This year, VIM was excited to recognize […]

February is Heart Health Month and the Women of Color Cultural Foundation (WOCCF) took the opportunity to shine a light on the women’s heart health disparities affecting communities of color, particularly women of color in […]

Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier to liver transplant. Dr. Julie Heimbach, director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center […]

Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more in fall […]