Mayo Clinic in Florida on Tuesday officially opened what it’s calling a Community Health Collaborative in Downtown Jacksonville. The office is aimed at helping researchers understand the healthcare needs of the community while sharing health education and biomedical research that supports their needs.
“Expanding Mayo Clinic’s footprint into Downtown Jacksonville with a dedicated space for community engagement and Mayo Clinic research teams allows us to fully explore innovative solutions that address the community’s most pressing health issues,” said Kent Thielen, CEO of Mayo Clinic in Florida, in an emailed statement. “This is truly an exciting time for our teams, and we look forward to reaching more of our community.”
The site, in the Edward Ball Building near City Hall, will have dedicated areas for community health education, clinical trial participation outreach and more. Mayo Clinic will not provide medical care at the location.
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