Community Spirit / News

Team North Florida OB/GYN Supports the Hubbard House

North Florida OB/GYN had over 100 team members walk in the 4th Annual Setting the Pace for Peace Walk to benefit the Hubbard House of Jacksonville. The team raised a total of $675.00 to support the fight against domestic violence. Team members wore teal North Florida OB/GYN t-shirts to stand out in the crowd. The St. Vincent's 2 Division received the Spirit Award for the most employees signed up for the event based on the number of total employees within the division. Congratulations, St. Vincent's 2!

New Physician at Riverside at St. Vincent’s

The Riverside at St. Vincent's Division welcomes Caroline Carrion Zaragoza, M.D. to their practice! Dr. Carrion completed her residency in San Juan, PR and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Dr. Carrion originally entered into private practice in Phoenix, AZ before relocating to Jacksonville, FL. Welcome Dr. Carrion!

North Florida OB/GYN Sponsors 26.2 with Donna

North Florida OB/GYN sponsored Hydration Station #4 in the 26.2 with Donna Race to Finish Breast Cancer on Sunday, February 17, 2013. A big thank you to our employees who represented North Florida OB/GYN for this great cause!

St. Vincent’s 3 Division Cervical Cancer Awareness Walk

The St. Vincent's 3 Division of North Florida OB GYN participated in the Cervical Cancer Awareness 5k at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville. North Florida OB GYN was a sponsor of teh event, as well as Brown Fertility, a division of North Florida OB GYN. The walk was organized by local midwives in the Jacksonville area.

Orange Park Division “Project Wreath” Holiday Fundraiser

The Orange Park Division of North Florida OB/GYN is selling raffle tickets throughout the month of December for their "Project Wreath Raffle" to raise funds for Making Strides Against Ovarian Cancer. All wreaths are homemade and have been created by the Orange Park Division. Raffle tickets are being purchased at the Orange Park Division for $2 per ticket or $3 for 5 tickets. 

The Orange Park Division of North Florida OB/GYN Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer

Jacksonville, Florida – North Florida OB/GYN participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday, October 13, 2012. The Orange Park Division raised a total of $1,089.00 from selling pink bracelets and having bake sales in their office.

North Florida OB/GYN Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Baptist South Division of North Florida OB/GYN has been raising awareness for breast cancer during the month of October. This office participated in a popular fundraiser for the American Cancer Society known as Lee Denim Day. Employees donated $5 each Friday during the month of October to wear jeans and their breast cancer pink ribbon t-shirts. The Baptist South office found this fundraiser to be enjoyable for their employees and recommend it to other offices.

North Florida OB/GYN Supporting Domestic Violence Awareness Month

North Florida OB/GYN is supporting the fight against domestic violence during the month of October. Several offices wore purple on Thursday, October 11th in support of this cause. A few North Florida OB/GYN employees, including Dr. Phelan, attended the 18th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast, presented by the Hubbard House at the Hyatt in downtown Jacksonville. Dr. Phelan is now a member of the Hubbard House Board of Directors.

Childbirth: Natural Is An Option

What : Lunch & Learn Seminar

When : 12 PM Thursday, September 20, 2012

Where : North Florida OBGYN's Beaches IV Division

              1350 13th Avenue South

              Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

RSVP : By Monday, September 17, 2012

             at 904-202-CARE(2273)

             Seating is Limited

Itinerary : 11:45 AM Registration & Lunch Served

                  12 PM Lecture

                  12:45 PM Questions & Answers

New Southpoint Doctor

Dr Michelle Quinones is happy to have joined Paul Rebenack, MD at his Southpoint office.  Dr Quinones completed her residency in June and is fluent in Spanish.
She will provide both Obstetrical and Gynecological services – using St Vincent’s Southside as her primary hospital.

New Physician at Orange Park Division

The Orange Park Division is pleased to announce the addition of their new physician, Angela Collier, MD.  Dr Collier has recently completed her residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is pleased to be practicing in sunny Florida!   Welcome Dr Collier!

Shark’s Game

North Florida OB/GYN employees demonstrates their support of the Jacksonville community and teams  as over 350 North Florida OB/GYN employees and friends enjoyed supporting the Jacksonville Shark’s exciting 41-37 victory over the New Orleans VooDoo on May 4th!

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C: Proposed Expansion of Testing Recommendations, 2012
Hepatitis C is an unrecognized health crisis in the United States. This life-threatening infection affects an estimated 3.2 million Americans, most of whom are “baby boomers” (those born from 1945 through 1965). And while newly available treatments can cure the majority of hepatitis C cases, most people do not seek care because they do not know they are infected.

Diagnosing hepatitis C early is key, since the longer the virus goes undetected, the greater a person’s risk of developing serious liver disease, including liver cancer and cirrhosis. Deaths due to hepatitis C are increasing, reaching more than 15,000 in 2007.

CDC’s current public health recommendations focus on testing only individuals with known hepatitis C risk factors. To identify more hidden infections, provide prompt and appropriate care and treatment, and avoid tens of thousands of hepatitis C-related illnesses and deaths, CDC is proposing one-time hepatitis C testing for all baby boomers. The new CDC recommendations will be finalized later in the year.

Finish Breast Cancer 26.2 with Donna

On February 12, 2012, twenty volunteers from North Florida OB/GYN supported the 26.2 with Donna by manning a water station on the corner of 3rd Street & 36th Avenue South.
They braved the cold weather to cheer on the runners and walkers, many patients and friends - all who participate to raise funds for Breast Cancer research and care.
This is the third year North Florida OB/GYN has been a proud sponsor of the event! Thanks Ann McGrath who coordinated all the volunteers. View more pictures here.

Santa’s Helper

The Holiday Team at Central Services along with help from many practice locations ( Baptist 3, Beaches 1 & 4, St Luke’s 1 & 2, Orange Park, St Vincent’s 1 & 4) collected food and items for local charities ( Assembly of God, BEAM, Safe House and St. Thomas Missionary) and donations for Wolfson’s Children Hospital. North Florida OB/GYN is proud of it’s staff and their generous donations to partner with these local community organizations. We have much to be thankful for and recognize in hard times, many are suffering. 

Dr. Barnes Delivering Last Baby Soon !

Dr. Barnes will soon be delivering his last baby. As of December 2011, he has delivered over 9,014 babies. He has thrown away his beeper but will continure practicing gynecology. He considers each delivery a miracle. Follow this link to Charlie Patton's blog ( Oct. 18, 2011).