Health care is more than a profession for Ascension St. Vincent’s cardiologists Dr. Samer Garas and Dr. Saumil Oza – it’s a passion and a true calling. That’s why the physicians are co-chairing the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation’s 20th anniversary Delicious Destinations fundraiser in partnership with their wives, Dr. Nina Garas and Mrs. Neetal S. […]
ST. JOHNS COUNTY FACILITY EXPECTED TO OPEN IN 2022: Ascension St. Vincent’s recently held a topping out ceremony for the new hospital in St. Johns County, which is located in the northeast quadrant of I-95 and County Road 210. A topping out typically marks the completion of a building’s concrete and steel structure. Ascension […]
Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation depends on the generosity of others to fully fund our programs such as the Mobile Health Outreach Ministry. Every donation has an immeasurable positive impact, as initiatives like these ensure that our community has the support and health services it needs. Our team recently received a gracious donation from Holy Spirit […]
The Shircliff Society engages and inspires developing leaders to become advocates for a compassionate and just society. Named after Robert T. “Bob” Shircliff (1928-2020), this society focuses on improving the health of our community through volunteerism and philanthropy. We sat down with two Shircliff Society members to learn more about why they joined this […]
Thank you to every one of our amazing Associate Givers! Collectively, 121 Associate Giving Cup participants increased support for our outreach programs by $31,156 per year. Because of your generosity, Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation will be able to help 363 MORE people each year: Good Samaritan Fund – 155 patients will receive medications Medical […]
We’re excited to introduce you to Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation’s new director of major gifts, Natalie Reilly-Finch – an experienced philanthropic professional with a longstanding, heartfelt passion for the work we do. Natalie had always felt called toward a career in philanthropy, but she hadn’t turned her focus to healthcare until she had an up-close […]
On Monday, 2,500 Ascension Medical Group patients who are 65 and older were vaccinated at Ascension St. Vincent’s public vaccination event at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Estrellita Redmon said: “While current vaccine inventory is limited, we know this is only the beginning. We’re going to keep […]
In partnership with the New Town Success Zone, our Brighter Beginnings team recently coordinated an annual community health event to provide both nutritious food and school supplies to local families in an area of Jacksonville that faces many disparities. This year, the format of the event was changed to a drive-thru/walk-up distribution due to COVID-19 […]
Willie C. Roberts, nurse manager of Brighter Beginnings, began working with the program shortly after it was developed eight years ago with the goal of lowering Jacksonville’s infant mortality rate – which is the highest in the state of Florida. Throughout her time with the program, Roberts has not only improved the curriculum, she has […]
Delicious Destinations has been a signature event for Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation for 18 years, but with the spread of the novel coronavirus and concerns of safety for both staff and guests, this year’s event was reimagined. On Saturday, Sept. 12, we hosted Delicious Destinations “Dine In Edition” presented by Miller Electric – a virtual, […]
