Jackson Health System

03/16/2026

History was made at Holtz Children's Hospital 🧬

Three-year-old Darius McDowell became the first pediatric patient in the world to receive ITVISMA, an FDA-approved gene therapy delivered directly into the spine, to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

SMA is a genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness, affecting a child's ability to move, breathe, and swallow. Darius, who relies on a ventilator and a feeding tube, received this groundbreaking treatment in our operating room and went home the same day.

💬 "With this treatment, we have forever changed the natural history of this disease," said Dr. Roberto Lopez-Alberola, Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Holtz Children's.

Unlike the traditional IV method, this spinal delivery allows the therapy to reach the spinal cord faster, giving patients like Darius a better chance at slowing disease progression and improving their quality of life.

We have tremendous hope for Darius' future. 💙 Read more about his story @ https://jacksonhealth.pulse.ly/ynviqfa8ci

03/14/2026

Feeling nostalgic? That might be the sign it’s time to schedule that appointment. 👀

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, but when caught early, it’s highly treatable. Screening starting at age 45 helps find it sooner, giving you more options and better outcomes.

Getting screened now can make all the difference. 💙

Explore screening options with Jackson Medical Group at https://medicalgroup.jacksonhealth.org/

03/13/2026

Opening April 23! 🚑

Our new ER is almost here, and the team who will be working there is already feeling the excitement. We asked them what they’re looking forward to the most as we prepare to open our doors.

03/11/2026

Watching Bam Adebayo drop 83 points might give you some fun side effects like disbelief, sore throats, or fatigue from cheering too hard.

But for the real symptoms that actually need attention, UHealth Jackson Urgent Care has you covered. Fast care, no appointment needed, anytime you need it. 🏥🔥

Think you might have one of these symptoms? Read more at https://jacksonhealth.org/blog/five-ways-watching-bam-adebayo-score-83-points-could-leave-you-needing-urgent-care/

03/11/2026

Preparing for the big day! 👏 🏥

This Miami hospital will open one of the largest ERs in the US. Take a look inside

03/10/2026

There’s a lot on your mind during labor, and a lot we’re not thinking about. 💗

Birth is real, messy, emotional, and powerful, and we’ve seen it all.

While you’re focused on bringing your baby into the world, we’re focused on what matters most: your care, your comfort, and your little one’s safe arrival.

You show up as you are. We’ve got the rest. ✨

Explore our maternity care and what to expect at https://maternity.jacksonhealth.org/

03/10/2026

Consent is simple, but it matters more than anything.

It should be clear.
It should be mutual.
And it should always be respected.

Consent isn’t about guessing or assuming. It’s about open communication, checking in, and making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable every step of the way.

If you or a loved one has been impacted by sexual violence, the Roxcy Bolton R**e Treatment Center is here with confidential care and support.

📞 Call our 24/7 hotline 305-585-RAPE (7273).

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03/09/2026

For more than a decade, kidney disease slowly changed Jamie Ousley’s life. The jazz musician and Florida International University professor watched his energy fade as his kidney function declined, making it harder to perform and teach.

As a transplant became the next step, the wait for an organ posed serious risks. At Miami Transplant Institute, the living kidney donor program offered a hopeful path forward led by medical director Giselle Guerra, MD.

Jamie and his family began sharing his story on social media and encouraging loved ones to get tested.

That message reached his cousin, Sarah Overman, in Arkansas. Seeing how the disease had taken him away from the music he loved, she stepped forward to give him a second chance at life.

On July 10, 2025, the pair underwent a robotic-assisted transplant procedure, an advanced approach offered at only a few centers worldwide. Sarah returned home the next day, and Jamie was discharged just days later.

Today, Jamie is back to the classroom with a new tune as his energy returns. He looks forward to coaching the next generation of jazz artists and sharing his music with the community.

Read more at https://jacksonhealth.org/blog/miami-transplant-institute-gives-musician-a-tune-up-through-living-kidney-donor-program/

03/08/2026

The work happening across our health system is made possible by the women who lead and support our organization in many ways.

This includes members of our procurement, operations, and design and construction teams who help ensure we have state-of-the-art facilities and the supplies and services needed to deliver high-quality care every day.

On , we celebrate the women of Jackson whose dedication and expertise make a difference for our patients and communities.

Today, we honor the women who push boundaries and inspire us all.