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…

Local community leaders and golfers joined together for the 12th Annual Mulligans for the Mission (formerly THE TRADITION) presented by HNI Healthcare. This two-day event, held at the beautiful TPC Sawgrass, raised more than $196,000 to support our Mobile Health Outreach Ministry! On Oct. 4, the event kicked off with an expert golf lesson followed…

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,…