Duval

A new report shows infant deaths rising almost 19% over the past five years. That’s higher than the national average of 5.5% and Florida’s 6%.

Explore health care priorities with Dr. Ferdinand Formoso, president of the Duval County Medical Society, who discusses challenges affecting Jacksonville residents.

When the program was rolled out Nov. 2, Jacksonville officials said about 120,000 residents under age 65 were uninsured. As of Nov. 30, more than 26,000 of those people have enrolled for coverage.

Duval County ranks 46 of 67 Florida counties in health outcomes, so easier ways to get health insurance are needed, according to Dr. Sunil Joshi, Jacksonville’s chief health officer.

Every three years, the Jacksonville Nonprofit Hospital Partnership studies the most critical health needs affecting the region. The group just recently released its latest report.

A group of teachers and staff gathering at the district's headquarters to demand N95 masks, contact tracing and more vaccination campaigns.

The site in Neptune Beach — Jacksonville's only city-funded, drive-thru site — will give only 150 rapid tests and 100 PCR tests each day on a first-come, first-served basis. The city says the site is running out of money.

Florida has screened just 4.5% of positive COVID tests for variants over the past six months. In contrast, California, which has traced six omicron cases, screened almost 15% during the same period.

The medical system says many patents don't need expensive ER visits. The hybrid health facility also is designed to cut patient medical costs.

The district says a mask mandate will remain in place, but medical documentation is no longer required to opt out.