Some people collect birthdays. Willie Mae Jackson has collected history. Jackson has lived through nineteen presidents, two world wars, the Great Depression, television, the internet, and now artificial intelligence. Willie Mae Jackson proves that every year is a blessing. The Jacksonville resident recently celebrated an astonishing birthday, joining one of the...

By Miriam Stansbury When summer temperatures climb across our area, staying active can feel like a challenge. Fitness doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. The pool may be one of the safest and most effective places to exercise. Water-based workouts offer a combination of buoyancy and resistance. Buoyancy reduces stress on...

By Connor Bran Mayo Clinic recently performed its first robot-assisted shoulder arthroplasty in Jacksonville, marking the arrival of enhanced, precision orthopedic care for patients in the Southeast and bolstering Mayo Clinic’s commitment to advancing models of care across the organization. Shoulder arthroplasties, also known as shoulder replacements, are reserved for patients...