Healthcare Programs

Baby Friendly

NH Jax anticipates becoming the first hospital on Florida’s First Coast to obtain Baby-Friendly® designation in 2011. As a breastfeeding friendly hospital, we seek to set up new moms for success with support, education and coaching.

“Milky Way” rooms are available for breastfeeding and breastpumping. Locations at the main hospital: Pediatrics Room #1830 (hallway on right) and 5th Floor, Room #5038B (end of hallway).

Hospital United Grief Support (HUGS)

Supports families who experience a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death for up to a year after the loss of a child.

Challenge 4 Life (C4L) is open to active duty, retirees and families. C4L is about total wellness; physical,emotional, spiritual and relationships that provides monthly challenges and weekly goals. Visit C4L on our website at www.med.navy.mil/sites/NavalHospitalJax/Challenge4Life and sign-up for the newsletter bye-mailing Challenge4Life@med.navy.mil.

Medical Homeport

For patients with a PCM at the main hospital, BHC Mayport or BHC Kings Bay. Benefits of the team approach include continuity of care, a holistic approach, a focus on prevention, improved communication and the After-Hours Nurse Advice Line.

Ribbons & Roses
Hospital East Annex 2nd Floor (General Surgery) (904) 542-7857

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Hospital East Annex, 1st Floor (at Medical Records), (904) 542-7348

BHC Albany: (229) 639-5277
BHC Jax: (904) 542-7348
BHC Key West: (305) 293-4842
BHC Kings Bay: (912) 573-6021
BHC Mayport: (904) 270-4259

VOLUNTEERS

American Red Cross

•(904) 542-7525
(Hospital Central Tower, 1st Floor).
Provides financial assistance to active duty in emergencies, counseling, communication on emergency leave and coordinates volunteers.

Retiree Liaison

• (904) 542-7477
(Hospital East Annex, 1st Floor)
Retirees and their family members staff the information desk at the outpatient clinic entrance.

Pet Therapy

• (904) 542-7635/7583
“Canine Corps”: All dogs are screened for health, temperament and obedience and have earned Canine Good Citizen certification.

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