Empowering Mothers
Prioritizing Breast Health this Mother’s Day Being a mother is good news in the fight against breast cancer. “If you’ve had a child, and you’ve breastfed, all of this decreases your likelihood – your risk – of getting breast cancer,” said Pink Ribbon Jax Chair Marica Pendjer. Mother’s Day is May 12, and Pink Ribbon […]
Hodgkins Recieves Sapphire Award
$50,000 in support will be directed to Gateway Community Services The Florida Blue Foundation recently honored nine statewide nonprofit programs, organizations and individuals working to improve health outcomes and health care access in their local communities. Among the 2024 Sapphire Award recipients was Candace Hodgkins, president and CEO of Gateway Community Services, who received a […]
Chamber Welcomes Hightower Class VIII
Program Namesake Mike Hightower and several board members welcomed Class VIII of the JAX Chamber Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship in a March 25 ceremony on the 22nd floor of the VyStar Credit Union Tower. The Hightower Fellowship brings together a class of talented professionals with prominent and influential Jacksonville leaders. Fellows build relationships and learn […]
Frank Stella Headlines Project Atrium, Exhibit Opening
Mayoral proclamation included in patron celebration Supporters, friends and donors of MOCA Jacksonville gathered in the museum’s atrium Feb. 29 for the unveiling of the Frank Stella installation, Jacksonville Stacked Stars, as part of MOCA’s 100th anniversary celebration. MOCA’s Executive Director Caitlín Doherty and Trustee Emeritus Preston H. Haskell spoke at the reception, along with […]
Mukti Gathers Fighters for Freedom
Rethreaded hosted more than 500 community members and business leaders at its 13th Annual Mukti Freedom Gala, presented by UPS, at The Glass Factory in Jacksonville on Feb. 24. This year’s event theme was “Flourish,” and it featured a champagne welcome, photo booth, hors-d’oeuvres, dinner, shopping, silent and live auctions, entertainment, music and a meaningful […]
All Things Are Possible
Nonprofit, community bring awareness to developmental disabilities George Liam Kohl Austin is an active, vivacious youngster who loves Rubik’s cubes, collecting Pokémon cards, ziplining, basketball, hockey, golfing and running in the Junior Gate River Run. Austin also has spina bifida. When he was in utero, four out of five specialists advised Austin’s mother to end […]
Amendment Proposed to City Council’s Majority Action Rule
A piece of legislation is currently moving through city council proposing an amendment to City Council Rule 4.601 (Majority Action). The proposed amendment in Ordinance 2024-0119, filed by the Office of General Counsel (OGC), would “provide that a tie vote on a quasi-judicial matter does not constitute a denial.” This amendment is related to a […]
Dragovich to Head Cancer Division
Dr. Tomislav “Tom” Dragovich joined Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center as head of the Division of Cancer Medicine and medical oncologist-in-chief on March 11. He will also serve as medical director of the center’s clinical research programs and hematology and oncology services. Dragovich brings extensive experience in medical oncology and clinical research, with an expertise […]
