8th IRP Stakeholder Meeting & Public Forum Join ADAPT and JEA for a community conversation about JEA’s plans for the future energy mix for Northeast Florida. For more than a year, JEA leaders have met and talked with a diverse set of community stakeholders, developing a plan to guide JEA’s electric system for the next three decades. JEA’s electric Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) …
Surviving & Thriving In Retirement
Learn how to maximize your benefits. Join us for a presentation of how to take control of your retirement with speaker Bill Aldrich, President of First Coast Financial Group. Topics to be discussed: Inflation, interest rates and market volatility How you can maximize your social security benefits Estate planning – wills, trusts, probate, power of attorney, and long-term strategies Roth …
Optimizing Your Health As A Senior
Learn how to live your healthiest senior life. Join Dr. Jonathan Gonzalez for a free, informative lunch and learn on health topics important to seniors. LEARN ABOUT: Why heart health is so important. What you need to know about Diabetes. How to choose a primary care physician. Strategies for seniors to live their best and healthiest lives. 11:30AM Registration 12:00 …
First Coast Connect LIVE
Join us for First Coast Connect LIVE as we wish Melissa Ross well in her new career and celebrate her final live show on the air. Enjoy breakfast and a live viewing. Breakfast | 8AM Live Program | 9AM Join guest host and a panel of experts. PANEL WILL INCLUDE: RANDY DEFOOR Senior Vice President and National Agency Counsel for …
Promoting HealthCARE While Preventing Health Scares
Learn more about women’s health. Join the Department of Health in Duval County for an informative session on women’s health! We’re focusing on prenatal care and detecting breast and cervical cancer before it’s too late. Learn about the free services and screenings offered by DOH-Duval. Share why prenatal care is critical in supporting both mom and baby. Discuss why early …
Forget Everything You Know About Alzheimer’s
What to remember about Alzheimer’s. Join us for an exciting, entertaining, and informative session on Alzheimer’s disease. Neuroendovascular Surgeon Dr. Ravi Pande and Cardiologist/Clinical Researcher Dr. Michael Koren will be discussing: Is it Alzheimer’s or Old Timers? Causes and risks of developing Alzheimer’s. Treatments and therapies, including those on the horizon. 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative luncheon …
Sip & Science: Exploring Heart Health With Mocktails & Medicine
Heart disease remains the #1 killer, but you can do something about it. Join Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Miciah Jones for an educational event of mocktails and medicine. We are diving deep: Distinguishing the good from the bad cholesterol Learn about the really, really, really, really bad cholesterol Exploring innovative approaches to safeguard against heart attacks and strokes 5:30PM …
Everything You Need To Know About Stroke
Join a panel of experts from HCA Florida Healthcare as they talk about how to identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke, learn about new treatment options, and how to deal with post-stroke mental healing. This lunch & learn will feature Neurosurgeons Dr. Michael Horowitz and Dr. Grzegorz Brzezicki, Neurointerventionalist Dr. Ravi Pande, and Psychiatrist Dr. Muniza Shah. This …
An Evening with Amna Nawaz
WJCT Public Media invites you & a guest to An Evening with Amna Nawaz, co-anchor of the PBS Newshour. Amna Nawaz will join WJCT’s President & CEO, David McGowan, on stage for an enlightening and engaging conversation. 6PM – VIP Reception 7PM – Presentation Light hors d’oeuvres & open bar during reception. Get your tickets today! General Admission – $20 …
Tax Savvy Retirement Income Strategies
Minimize taxation of your assets & income. Bill Aldrich, President of First Coast Financial Group, will show you how to determine the steps necessary to minimize taxation of your assets and income in retirement. It’s all about what you KEEP! Topics to be discussed: Ways to create increasing, reliable income Some advantages of a ROTH IRA How Social Security benefits …
Medicare with Confidence!
Get the most out of Medicare! Medicare coverage can be confusing, and it is important to make the best decision for you and your health. Join Marc Manor, an Independent, Licensed Agent for a Lunch and Learn Medicare 101 session to educate you on the various aspects of Medicare. This informative luncheon is FREE at WJCT studios. Reserve your seat …
2023 State of the River Report
This is an official virtual panel discussion with technical experts about the 16th annual State of the St. Johns River report describing the health of the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The report looks at the current status and historical trends for a number of river health indicators including aquatic life, water quality, fisheries, and contaminants. The report is funded …
EoE & Eosinophilic Asthma Unveiled: Learn With The Leaders
An enlightening session on conquering eosinophilic challenges. Join Drs. Sunil Joshi, Michael Koren, and Ali Lankarani for an Educational Event including the latest information on Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilic Asthma. Gain invaluable insights into eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic asthma from experts in the field. Learn about the latest advancements, research, and treatment options. Engage in interactive discussions and Q&A …
Medicare 101
How to cut through the noise and understand your medicare benefits Confused by all of the different Medicare ads this time of year? Are you receiving countless phone calls about your Medicare benefits? Join us for an informational session explaining all about your Medicare benefits, how the different plans and options fit your healthcare needs, and how to better understand …
The Big Noir-vember
Join WJCT Public Media and Sun-Ray Cinema, in an exciting collaboration set to captivate audiences with a cinematic celebration of Noir-vember. Nestled in the heart of Five Points, this eclectic theater will feature five carefully curated Film Noir classics every Wednesday night. GUESTS: David Luckin – Electro Lounge host and resident film buff Shana David-Massett – co-owner of Sun-Ray Cinema …
Why “Thank You for Your Service” May Not be Enough: Talking to our Veterans
Join WJCT for a community conversation about the rewards and challenges of military life and exploring ways to express gratitude for someone’s service. Clips will be shown from the PBS program, After Action featuring conversations about life before, during, and after action that provide a deeper appreciation for those who’ve served. 6PM – Reception and Resource Tables 7PM – Panel Discussion Moderator …
ADAPT: Achieving a Resilient Jacksonville
In 2021, the city of Jacksonville hired its first-ever chief resilience officer, who ever since has been gathering and analyzing data and talking to experts in search of local solutions to issues that are being exacerbated by climate change, including flooding from sea level rise and extreme heat. Now, CRO Anne Coglianese has put her findings into a strategy that …
Correcting & Reversing Insulin Resistance
Signs, symptoms, risks – take control Join Dr. Ali Reza Afshar for an informative discussion on the following topics: Prediabetes – Know the warning signs & symptoms and how to lower your risk of getting it Diabetes – recognizing the first signs of being a diabetic, the different types & how to deal with diabetes Prevention – how to take …
Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Learn With The Leaders
An Enlightening Session Unveiling The Mystery Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Join Dr. Swati Shah for an educational event where you’ll gain access to the most up-to-date information about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Embark on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complexities of this elusive condition. Learn about the latest advancements, research, and treatment options. Engage in interactive discussions and Q&A …
French Wine Tasting with Rick Steves – *Virtual Event*
Calling all wine enthusiasts and world travelers! Rick Steves and a professional sommelier will guide you in a tasting of different French wines. You’ll learn the art of wine tasting with the fundamental five S’s: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor. Sip along and learn something new about the wonderful world of wine! Guests must be 21 years old to …
Start The New Year on The Right Foot
Join a panel of Orthopedic experts from HCA Florida Healthcare as they talk about herniated discs, shoulder replacements, and traumatic knee and hip injuries. This lunch & learn will feature Orthopedic Surgeon, Aaron Bates, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Josh Rogozinski, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Chaim Rogozinski, MD, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Michael Harris, MD, and Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Lisa Blackrick, MD. This informative …
A Conversation with Jelani Cobb *SOLD OUT*
Jacksonville Today & the Jessie Ball duPont Fund present A Conversation with Jelani Cobb, Columbia Journalism School Dean, staff writer for The New Yorker, & noted author. Jelani Cobb will join Jacksonville Today reporter Will Brown on stage for an enlightening and engaging conversation about the future of journalism, lifting up Black voices, and other topics that impact Jaxsons. Dr. …
An Evening with Ira Flatow
Join us for An Evening with Ira Flatow. As the award-winning host of “Science Friday,” Ira’s voice resonates across public radio stations nationwide, reaching curious minds from coast to coast. In addition to his role a science correspondent and TV journalist, Ira is also founder and president of the Science Friday Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to creating radio, TV, and …
An Insightful Overview of the Current Landscape of Alzheimer’s Disease
Embark on a journey into the intricate world of Alzheimer’s Disease. Join Dr. Steven Toenjes and Dr. Michael Koren for an enlightening and thought-provoking event. Learn about emerging therapies and promising research that may shape the trajectory of Alzheimer’s treatment in the years to come. Gain an appreciation for the transformative impact research participation can have on individuals, families, and …
How Voting Works with Duval Elections Supervisor Jerry Holland
In a year with three local elections, how do we know our vote is secure and the election process is fair? Join Jacksonville Today for a conversation with Duval County Elections Supervisor Jerry Holland and a demonstration of the voting equipment that will be deployed at our local precincts. Holland will also take questions from the audience. Hosted by: Jacksonville …
All About Heart Health
Join a panel of experts from HCA Florida Healthcare as they discuss heart health issues like cardiac disease prevention and cholesterol, device-based therapies, thoracic aortic aneurysms and hypertension. This lunch & learn will feature: Interventional Cardiologist, Brett Sasseen, MD Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Firas El Sabbagh, MD Interventional Cardiologist, John-Paul Pham, MD Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dale Mueller, MD 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM …
Cracking the Lipid Code: Cholesterol Management Beyond Statins
Cholesterol management that your doctor didn’t tell you about. Join Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Victoria Helow for an engaging, educational, and entertaining event. Are statins bad? Let’s talk about it and other options! Lipid Invasion Model and Alzheimer’s? A cholesterol vaccine? 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative event is LIVE at WJCT Studios. Reserve your seat today! …
Gut Health For Baby Boomers: Ten Things You Should Know To Survive Your 60s
Join Dr. Bharat Misra and Dr. Michael Koren to learn about gut health and how it changes with age. Gut health screenings: when to act and when to relax Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: What’s the hype? Insults to the liver, including diet, supplements, hepatitis C 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative event is LIVE at WJCT Studios. Reserve your …
Gospel In Jax
Join WJCT Public Media for a community conversation discussing the impact of Gospel music in Jacksonville. The evening, hosted by ethnomusicologist Dr Fredara Hadley, who is also featured in Gospel, will include local experts (pastors, musicians), live performances, and clips from Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s new documentary. Host Fredara Mareva Hadley, Ph.D., Ethnomusicology Professor, Department of Music History, The Juilliard …
From Mouth To Out And Everything In Between
Join a panel of experts from HCA Florida Healthcare as they discuss digestive issues such as gall bladders, GERD, constipation, incontinence and colon cancer. This lunch & learn will feature: General Surgeon, Julia Heizmann, MD Bariatric Surgeon, Steve Webb, MD Colorectal Surgeon, Andrew Schlussel, DO Colorectal Surgeon, Alex Crean, MD 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative event is …
Experience Ramadan
WJCT Public Media, Angie & Sel Buyuksarac, the Atlantic Institute, and Global Jax welcome you to an evening of meaningful conversation as we break the fast together. Tables will seat 8 guests including a table host to help facilitate discussion. Hosted by: Anthony Austin, First Coast News 6:00 pm – Welcome & Panel Discussion 6:30 pm – Table discussion 7:20 …
Road To Recovery – A Guide To Preventing Substance Misuse And Overdose
Learn how education can lead to prevention. Join the Department of Health in Duval County for an informative session on stopping substance misuse and opioid overdose. We’re discussing how education can lead to prevention. Learn about the trends in opioids and substance addiction in Duval County. Share what DOH-Duval is doing to combat these rates. Discuss what our community can …
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!
The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV and Emmy Award-winning series that has delighted live audiences on stages across the country is back. Daniel Tiger and all of his friends are hopping back on-board Trolley and coming to your town with DANIEL …
Is Your Waistline Putting You At Risk?
New emerging therapies for obesity and weight loss. Join Dr. Darlene Bartilucci and Janet Garvey, DNP, for an informative lunch session that will satisfy your appetite for knowledge. What role does lifestyle play? New classes of medications and clinical trials. Is one diet better than the rest? 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative event is LIVE at WJCT …
Health Notes for the Mature Woman
Join a panel of experts from HCA Florida Healthcare as they discuss women’s health issues – from access and benefits, to intimacy as we age, menopause, incontinence, and more. This lunch & learn will feature: OBGYN, Nikki Rowan, MD OBGYN, Chandra Adams, MD OBGYN, Sonnie Kim-Ashchi, MD 11:30AM Registration 12:00 – 1:00PM Program This informative event is LIVE at WJCT …
20 Days in Mariupol
“Essential. A relentless and truly important documentary” – The New York Times Join the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville and WJCT Public Media for a screening of 20 Days in Mariupol, the 2024 Best Documentary Feature Film Academy Award winner. J.P. Natkin, chief business officer for Macro-Advisory Ltd., Eurasia Strategic Consulting will provide context for the film. After nearly a …