Jacksonville, Florida Health Care Schools & Colleges
Jacksonville, FL has adopted the motto "Where Florida Begins."
Originally settled in 1791 (and known as Cowford), Jacksonville, FL is the largest city (as defined by land area) in the United States. Named after former president Andrew Jackson, modern-day Jacksonville is home to almost 800,000 residents. From the sunny beaches, to the city streets, Jacksonville FL has much to offer prospective health care students.
Health Care in Jacksonville, FL
Home to several large hospitals, Jacksonville, FL is a great place to live if you're considering a health care career. Coupled with hundreds of individual practitioners in the Jacksonville area, it's no surprise that Jacksonville, FL is full of opportunity for a health care college graduate. Major hospitals in the region include Baptist Health, Nemours Children's Hospital, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Shands HealthCare, and St. Vincent's HealthCare.
Concorde Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL - Dental Assistant, Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technologist
Everest University
Jacksonville, FL - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician
Orange Park, FL - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Florida Career College
Jacksonville, FL - Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Medical Office Administrator
Keiser Career College
Jacksonville, FL - EMT-B - Paramedic, Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Assisting, Paramedical Esthetician, Professional Clinical Massage Therapy
Keiser University
Jacksonville, FL - Health Services Administration, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Radiologic Technology
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, FL - Health Administration, Health Care Management, Human Services, Nursing/Health Care Education, Gerontology Health Care, Health Care Informatics
Virginia College
Jacksonville, FL - Cosmetology, Healthcare Reimbursement, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Management, Surgical Technology, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician
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Annual Events in Jacksonville, FL
Home to numerous festivals, tournaments and fairs that draw visitors from around the world, Jacksonville is a city chock-full of things to do. Some of the most popular events in Jacksonville include the Gate River Run (the largest 15K in the country), the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Film Festival, and the Springing the blues annual blues festival.
Other big draws to the city include the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, Planetfest, "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," the World of Nations, Spring Music Fest, and the July 4th Freedom, Fanfare, and Fireworks celebration.
Sports in Jacksonville, FL
Home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, the city of Jacksonville is a great place to live if you're a football fan. Things get particularly heated when the rival Pittsburgh Steelers come to town, and with the central location of the stadium, getting to games is easy.
Other sports teams in Jacksonville include minor league baseball's Jacksonville Suns, the Jacksonville Breakers (Women's Ice Hockey), Jacksonville Dixie Blues (Women's Football), and the various sports teams from Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and Edward Waters College.
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