Jackson Health System

Last week, Jackson Health System hosted the International Association of Psychiatric Nurses conference. This conference brought mental health experts together to share insights, explore innovative solutions, and shape a stronger path toward mental well-being.

The conference featured experts from all over the world, alongside Jackson's own Dr. Michelle Kligman, Psy.D., MBA, MS, Dr. Dr. Devita Price DNP, MSN-ED, APRN, FNP-C, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Dr. Ana Ojeda, and many more.

Under Dr. LaShonda Jones, PhD, RN, NEA-BC's leadership, the conference directed thoughtful discussions on advancing care, expanding access, and the future of mental health treatment.

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You don't have to figure this out alone. 💙

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🚑 This week, we're honoring the people who show up when it matters most.

For 52 years, National EMS Week has been a reminder of what it takes to answer the call, and this year is no different. Across all our locations, our EMTs, paramedics, and emergency services personnel are out there every single day taking care of our community.

Swipe to meet some of the faces behind the response. 💙

In recognition of National Stop the Bleed Day, the Ryder Trauma team at Jackson Health System was proud to partner with Christopher Columbus High School to teach students critical lifesaving skills through hands on emergency response training. Preparing our community to act quickly in emergency situations can help save lives.

For years, Javier Gutierrez assumed the pain would pass. It always had. Until one day, it didn't.

After repeated diverticulitis flare-ups left him afraid to eat and landing in the hospital every few weeks, Javier turned to Eddie Gomez, MD, a general surgeon at Jackson Health System. Dr. Gomez performed a minimally invasive procedure at Jackson West Medical Center to remove the diseased portion of his colon.

Within days, Javier was home, eating without fear, and feeling like himself again.

"A month and a half of not feeling normal turns you into a person you don't want to be," Javier said. "Now when people ask how I'm doing, I tell them, 'I'm alive.'"

Javier's story is a reminder that persistent symptoms shouldn't be brushed off. Read more at https://jacksonhealth.org/blog/when-a-stomach-issue-wouldnt-go-away-a-patients-wake-up-call-about-diverticulitis/

At today's Trauma Survivor Day celebration, patients returned to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial and Jackson South to reconnect with the doctors, nurses, and care teams who walked with them through their hardest days. Their stories of healing, gratitude, and hope reminded everyone in the room why this work matters.

We are honored to celebrate every survivor, their families, and the teams who help make recovery possible every single day.

Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and courage of every trauma survivor and the families who stood beside them through it all. 💙

On Trauma Survivor Day, our Ryder Trauma Center teams at Jackson Memorial and Jackson South came together to celebrate the journeys behind every recovery and share messages of hope, healing, and support for those who continue moving forward every day.

And like any relationship, it requires showing up, even when it's hard. The checkups, the rest days, the moments you choose yourself. It all adds up. 💙