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After Nearly 14-Year Battle with Both Breast and Thyroid Cancer, Former Jackson Memorial Mammogram Technician Fights Lymphedema with Help from Specialized Therapy at Jackson North

On December 23, 2010, a biopsy revealed that Johnson had breast cancer.

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Jackson Saves Local Businessman and Entrepreneur, Paul Flanigan

Flanigan arrived at Ryder Trauma with severe fractures to his hip and knee area. He was cared for by Joyce Kaufman, MD, a critical care surgeon, and Marilyn Heng, MD, an orthopedic trauma surgeon.

St. Croix couple involved in hit and run recovers with help from Ryder Trauma Center and Lynn Rehabilitation Center

Kevin Stalbaum, 63, and his wife, Amy Stalbaum, 53, live for adventure. The couple decided a quiet retirement awaited them in the Caribbean island of St. Croix.

Faith, Family, and Revolutionary Teamwork Save Noah Langlois’ Life at Holtz Children’s Hospital

Dr. Garcia meet with Noah and his doctors via telehealth one month after his diagnosis. They decided Noah should be transferred to Holtz Children’s Hospital at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center on March 24, 2022.

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Defying the Odds: Danielle’s Miraculous Recovery at Ryder Trauma Center

Danielle Press suffered life-threatening injuries in a boating accident off the coast of Key Biscayne – the very place where her father is police chief. Trauma surgeons immediately operated on Danielle, who had lost a lot of blood and nearly died.

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This Doctor’s Day, we share a story of compassion and friendship that reminds us of how fragile life can be, and how grateful we all are to have doctors that care about helping others.

“I can’t thank my friends and colleagues at Jackson enough for saving my life.”

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Local Firefighter Receives Kidney Donation from Sister at Miami Transplant Institute

Jeffrey Hackman, a firefighter with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Aviation Division, was used to jumping in front of danger to save lives. However, in 2015, he found his life in danger when his doctor discovered traces of blood in his urine during a routine physical.

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St. Croix Doctor Who Suffers Heart Attack Is Airlifted to Miami for a Lifesaving Surgery by Jackson Cardiac Team

Lloyd Henry, MD, has spent decades saving lives as a general surgeon. While assisting in an open gallbladder removal surgery, Dr. Henry suddenly began to experience fainting episodes.

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Baby Born with Congenital Heart Disease Receives Treatment at Holtz Children’s Hospital

Yelsi Consuelo Sosa Fermín was just 19 weeks pregnant when she was given the news all expecting mothers dread – there was something wrong with her baby. During a scheduled ultrasound, a doctor noticed the baby’s heart was beating too fast.

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$16 Million Grant Provided by Shriners Children’s Hospital

Last month, Jackson Health System, Jackson Health Foundation, UHealth – University of Miami Health System and Shriners Children’s announced a major $16 million grant to create a new regional center of excellence called Shriners Children’s Orthopedic Center at UHealth Jackson Children’s Care.

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