Jacksonville, Fla.-Shands Jacksonville is the official medical provider for the 2004 Gate River Run Saturday, March 13. This is the second year the academic medical center affiliated with the University of Florida has sponsored the River Run, which attracts approximately 10,000 runners annually.
Emergency Department medical staff from Shands Jacksonville will provide treatment in the medical care area, located at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in the Agricultural Building. Major and minor medical areas will be housed in the facility along with a cooling area and massage/chiropractic services for race-day participants.
The major medical area will be used for runners who suffer from dehydration, sprains, heat exhaustion and other related illnesses, while the minor medical area will be used to treat minor injuries, cuts and scrapes. Three First Aid stations will also be placed along the race route for runners.
The new Shands Jacksonville Care Van will be making an appearance at this year’s Gate River Run. The Care Van is a colorful, mini-health unit on wheels that travels throughout the First Coast providing health and wellness information. In addition, screenings are made available as well as interactive displays focusing on different health issues. The Care Van program is operated by Cox Radio. Shands Jacksonville is the title sponsor for 2004 Care Van.