Your hard work and dedication have led to several recent accomplishments that further showcase how we are overcoming challenges and focusing on being the region’s most valued health care asset.

Notably, the first cohort of three veterans graduated from the UF Health Jacksonville Leon L. Haley, MD, Brain Wellness Program in December 2021, and a second class of four veterans graduated in February 2022. The program currently focuses on interdisciplinary treatment for veterans, but there are plans to expand efforts for other adults suffering from traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress, including athletes and first responders. I know Dr. Haley would be very proud of how well the program is doing today.

We also had a successful visit from The Joint Commission. The survey team visited UF Health Jacksonville and our hospital-based clinics and completed the triennial accreditation survey. The survey metrics ensure hospitals are meeting strict safety standards for patients, staff and visitors, as set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We were surveyed for 284 standards, 1,544 elements of performance and 3,598 CMS conditions of participation. We received a 97% compliance score, which is one of the highest compliance percentiles the surveyors have seen since before the pandemic.

Additionally, we received a $34,000 grant from the Florida Department of Health to support the UF Health Jacksonville Adult Cancer Survivorship Program. The program aims to expand survivorship services, provide training and increase awareness of the importance of survivorship services in maintaining and improving the quality of life for cancer patients.

These are a few of the many accomplishments we’ve seen recently, and I look forward to what else we will achieve together. Thank you for all of your efforts and the work you do every day — it truly makes a difference.

Sincerely,

Russell E. Armistead, MBA

CEO, UF Health Jacksonville