Krysten Brenlla

By: Krysten Brenlla A police officer with the Hialeah Gardens Police Department, KiaraLiz Lopez welcomed her first child when she was just 16. Five years ago, the now 32-year-old’s family grew when she met her husband, Giovany Rodriguez. After experiencing the challenges of raising a child as a teenager, Lopez knew she wanted something different for her future family, and she found that with Rodriguez. “I always wanted more children,” Lopez said.

By: Krysten Brenlla When actress Anne Hathaway recently announced her pregnancy at 43, it sparked conversations about pregnancy later in life. While fertility naturally declines with age, many women are having healthy pregnancies and babies in their 40s thanks to advances in medical care, fertility treatments, and a greater understanding of maternal health. In fact, more women are choosing to start or grow their families as they get older.

As Carlos Migoya, chief executive officer at Jackson Health System, concludes his tenure as CEO of Jackson on May 31, 2026, his successor, David Zambrana, president and chief operating officer (COO) at Jackson Health System, prepares to take on his new role to lead Jackson toward the next chapter of care. In 2011, Jackson Health System was facing significant challenges. Just the year before, the system lost $82 million, and its future was uncertain.