WJCT and Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute/The Hearing Center are hosting this FREE informative seminar on tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus affects nearly 50 million Americans, and can have a huge impact on quality of life. If you or a loved one is suffering from tinnitus, we can help you learn the causes and treatment options available to …
GI Jews Screening & Discussion
WJCT, in partnership with the Jacksonville Jewish Center, will host a preview of segments from GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II. Learn the little-known story of the more than 550,000 Jewish Americans who served their country in all branches of the military during World War II. After years of battle, these pioneering servicemen and women emerged transformed: more …
An Evening with Hari Sreenivasan
You are invited to join us for a Meet & Greet reception and discussion featuring our guest Hari Sreenivasan of PBS NewsHour. “How to Respectfully Disagree/Agree” Meet & Greet • 6:00-7:00 PM Discussion • 7:00-8:30 PM Tickets for the Meet & Greet and Discussion $40 for WJCT Members $55 for non-members Tickets for the Discussion only $15 for WJCT Members …
NASH, A Silent Liver Disease Epidemic
Come enjoy a free lunch and learn about NASH, a silent liver disease epidemic showing up in livers of millions of Americans. We cured Hepatitis C, can we cure NASH – the new leading cause of liver transplants? For most people, the acronym NASH won’t ring any bells. But NASH, or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, is stealthily showing up in the livers …
The Great American Read
THE GREAT AMERICAN READ is an eight-part series exploring and celebrating the power of reading, told through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels (as chosen in a national survey). It investigates how and why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by these stories, and what these 100 different books have to say about our …
A Day 4her
Join Baptist Health & WJCT for an uplifting day of health and wellness. Take time to reconnect with what’s good for you and enjoy a day full of inspiring wellness experiences, healthy eats, and door prizes. A Day 4her is a day for you to recharge, relax, and recommit to your health and wellness goals. Find out more information and …
Screening & Discussion with Ken Burns
WJCT Public Media invites you to join us for a special evening featuring an advanced screening of Ken Burns’s latest documentary The Mayo Clinic: Faith · Hope · Science on Thursday, September 13th at UNF. Following the screening there will be a panel discussion with: Ken Burns, Executive Producer & Co-director Erik Ewers, Co-director Christopher Loren Ewers, Co-director Dr. John …
COPD: Better Breathing & Stop the Wheezing!
Join us for this interactive discussion on COPD. Jacksonville communities are shaping the future of medicine through innovative research. Come enjoy a FREE lunch and learn about COPD from our experts! Dr. Mitch Rothstein has practiced clinical pulmonary and sleep medicine for over 30 years in Jacksonville. Katherine Walsh, PA-C has worked in the pulmonary field over the last 11 …
Heartburn: What’s The Word on GERD?
Join us for this interactive discussion on GERD. Come join Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research and WJCT for a FREE educational luncheon on GERD, Tuesday, September 25th. Heartburn: What’s the Word on GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common and disruptive condition where stomach acid irritates the esophagus causing a burning sensation. New innovative treatment options will be discussed …
Goodbye Summer Hello Fall – 5 Points Block Party
The Bread & Board and Derby on Park present a “Thank You” Block Party to benefit WJCT! Join us Friday, September 28th from 9AM to 11PM in 5 Points Jax for a day-long celebration! 9:30AM – 11:30AM First Coast Connect LIVE Show & Breakfast at Derby on the Park with Melissa Ross, Host of First Coast Connect (ticket required) Breakfast …
Diabetes: Myths & Facts
Join us for a FREE lunch & interactive discussion with two local physicians, Drs. Alpa Patel & Albert Lopez, who have been focused on treating diabetes for over 45 years combined! Is it possible to get off my medications? Are all carbs created equal? Is my insulin making me gain weight? New tips you have not heard before! New medications …
Are You Nocturnal Due to Insomnia?
Come enjoy a FREE lunch and learn about new treatment options and medical research happening right here in Jacksonville, Florida. Did you know… The average adult sleep need is 7-8 hours daily. People who sleep less than 6 or greater than 9 hours have an increased risk of death. Short sleep is associated with diabetes, hypertension, mood disorders, and heart …
Forgotten Spaces: Places Reimagined
Join The Jaxson and WJCT for a discussion about how the history and importance of a space becomes forgotten over time and how these spaces can affect the redevelopment of our city. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6-8PM at WJCT Studios SCHEDULE 6PM – Networking 6:30PM – Panel 7:30PM – Q&A MODERATOR Jessica Palombo WJCT News Director PANELISTS Adrienne Burke Nassau …
Are Your Hearing Aids No Longer Enough?
Join us for a FREE seminar and luncheon! Meet cochlear implant users, physicians and audiologists to learn if an implantable hearing solution is right for you. Many people have reconnected to the life they love with a Cochlear™ hearing implant. Unlike hearing aids, hearing implants may be covered by your insurance plan, including Medicare. These implantable solutions are easy to …
WJCT Presents: StoryCorps Mobile Tour – Jacksonville
Mark your calendars for November 18 through December 21, 2018! StoryCorps, the 2-time Peabody Award winning non-profit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories, makes a cross-country trip each year in a converted Airstream trailer – a traveling recording studio they call their “MobileBooth”. Starting November 18, StoryCorps will be in Jacksonville gathering materials and stories. If you …
StoryCorps Listening Party
Join StoryCorps and WJCT for an evening of conversation and listening. Hear about the history and special projects of StoryCorps and the MobileBooth from StoryCorps staff. Discuss storytelling and oral histories and why it is so important to preserve them today. Listen to conversations collected during the MobileBooth’s Jacksonville visit. 6:30 – 7:00pm – Reception 7:00 – 8:30pm – Presentation …
WJCT Creativeworx Presents: Jagsbys Jazz Brunch
Treat yourself and others to a Jazz brunch before the last Jags home game of the season. Enjoy live music by Jaguars Jazz featuring Tracy Morris and an eclectic brunch menu curated by Celebrity Chef Cartel. Quench your pregame thirst with the mimosa fountain or select your own libations at the cash bar. Tickets are limited! Reserve your seats today! …
The Jaxson: Getting There In Jacksonville
Join The Jaxson for a discussion focusing on the impact of Jacksonville’s changing demographics on current and future transportation initiatives. SCHEDULE 6:00 – 6:30pm: Networking* 6:30 – 8:00pm: Presentations, Panel Discussion, and Q&A MODERATOR Jessica Palombo WJCT News Director PARTICIPANTS Brad Thoburn Michael Baker International Vice President & Former JTA Strategic Planning Director Ennis Davis The Jaxson/Modern Cities Co-Founder Ju’Coby …
So I’ve Had A Heart Attack, Now What?
HEART ATTACK! WHAT’S NEXT? Come enjoy a FREE lunch and learn about new treatment options and medical research breakthroughs happening right here in Jacksonville, FL. Current standard of care involves stents, revascularizations, antiplatelet therapies, cholesterol control, & blood pressure management What new options can decrease further complications? What new breakthroughs are fixing underlying risk factors? Cholesterol is not the only …
What Is Senior Living?
Come enjoy a FREE lunch and learn about senior living! Join Landry Arnold, Harbor Chase Jacksonville Area Director, for an informative presentation complete with a slide show of the beautiful Harbor Chase community. Senior living myths vs. reality What senior living all about Independent living, assisted living, long term care and memory care as well as the costs involved Don’t …
Pneumonia – The Biggest Bacterial Killer On The Planet!
Come enjoy a FREE lunch and learn about pneumonia and new prevention vaccines. Can you reduce your risk? Thirty different possible causes of pneumonia Prevention options Join Dr. Jeffrey Jacqmein, a local renowned family practice physician and research principal investigator, as he discusses cutting edge pneumonia vaccines in medical research LIVE at WJCT studios in Jacksonville. 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – …
TEACH: Better Together
New speakers, keynotes, sessions, topics, & fun! WJCT is proud to present the 6th annual TEACH Conference, an event created to engage, empower and inspire teachers. TEACH 2019 will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Join us for a day filled with national speakers, breakout sessions, exhibitors, book signings, breakfast, lunch, …
Inspiring Women Seminar: A Women-only Complimentary Lunch & Learn Event
Whether you’re married, single, widowed or divorced, you won’t want to miss this COMPLIMENTARY lunch and learn event. Topics to be discussed: Strategies to avoid outliving your money Ways to have financial independence – with or without a spouse or partner Ways to help safeguard your legacy for your loved ones Join Philip Detlefs, CEO and Amelia Edwards of Investment …
Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s Disease
Join Medtronic and WJCT as they present Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s Disease, a FREE lunch & learn. The medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease are normally very effective for treating symptoms at first. When medicines stop working as well, one option that may be right for you is called DBS Therapy. 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – …
Lifestyle Does Make A Difference in Your Health
Join Synergy Lifestyle Center & WJCT Public Media for a FREE lunch and learn event. Learn about this cardiac reversal program & how it may help you live your best life! Dr. Salil Patel is a practicing interventional cardiologist. He specializes in coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. He is the medical director & co-founder of the Synergy Lifestyle Center, an …
Maximizing Hearing Aid Benefits
WJCT Public Media & Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute are hosting this FREE informative seminar. Learn about hearing aid services at JHBI: Comprehensive hearing evaluation Free personalized hearing aid consultation Verified hearing aid programming Walk-in Repair Clinic Wide selection of hearing aid styles, Bluetooth technology, and battery rechargeability 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program Lunch Provided This event is FREE, …
The Rippingtons
WJCT and the Florida Theatre present The Rippingtons, LIVE at the WJCT Soundstage. The Rippingtons are an American contemporary jazz group mainly relating to the genres smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop and crossover jazz. Their 3 decade career started back in 1985 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman. Their best known for the hits “Wild Tales”, “She Like …
The Changing Faces of Depression. Then, Now, and What’s To Come.
Come join CNS Healthcare and WJCT for a FREE lunch and learn. CNS Healthcare’s Dr. Rommel will review 100 years of depression research, drawing from diverse fields such as psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and modern cognitive theory. Discover key insights into the winding maze of understanding and treating depression. Learn about the challenges and opportunities that await us as we venture forth …
Explore the Outdoors: International Migratory Bird Day
On Saturday, April 13th, join WJCT, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Timucuan Park Foundation, and Florida Park Service for the 6th annual Explore the Outdoors: International Migratory Bird Day. Join us for a great day exploring the outdoors and learning how to preserve and protect the habitat that migrating birds rely on and that many birds call home. This fun …
Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy – Is It Right For You?
If you suffer from knee, back, joint or neck pain, then Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy might be right for you. Join Dr. Mark A. Pierce, D.C., B.C.A.O. and Kyle S. Jackson, D.C., of Physical Healthcare of Jacksonville, for this FREE informative discussion on the following topics: What is Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy? Learn about recent breakthroughs in medical science helping …
David Sedaris – LIVE in Jacksonville
Join WJCT and FSCJ for David Sedaris LIVE in Jacksonville! With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, DAVID SEDARIS has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms & political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. …
TEACH Day with the Jumbo Shrimp
WJCT and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are honoring teachers that attended the 2019 TEACH conference and all teachers dedicated to educating our youth. Join us and Clifford the Big Red Dog on Sunday, April 28 at Bragan Field at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Jumbo Shrimp vs. Tennessee Smokies Pregame festivities begin at 2PM Clifford will be on hand to …
TEACH Workshop – Florida PBS LearningMedia
Did you not have enough time to visit all the breakout sessions you wanted to at TEACH? Here’s your chance to see something you might have missed. Join WJCT and VyStar Credit Union for a TEACH Workshop: Florida PBS LearningMedia for VPK, Pre-K, and Kindergarten educators. Discover how to seamlessly integrate classroom-ready, standards-based, curriculum-targeted digital resources into your classroom using …
Retire Confidently
Plan your retirement income needs today! Start building your confidence by attending our Retire Confidently Income Seminar. It’s free, educational and there is no obligation. A financial representative from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company will address important topics like these: Challenges that can derail a retirement plan Planning for growth, access, and predictable income Converting assets into income Making your …
Be My Neighbor Day at WJCT – SOLD OUT!
“When you do something nice for your neighbor, you start something good.” Join Daniel Tiger, Katerina Kittycat, and their friends to celebrate WJCT’s annual Be My Neighbor Day and start something good in your neighborhood! In honor of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood and the new generation of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, we’re bringing together our friends and community partners in a fun-filled …
The Inside Scoop – Living With Trillions of Roommates In Your Gut
Did you know there are ten times as many bacteria in the human body as there are human cells in the body? Come enjoy a FREE lunch and learn about the fascinating topic of microbiome and gut bacteria. How can you make peace with the trillion “roommates” living in your gut? How do antibiotics alter the gut microbiome? Are you …