Emily Adkins was just 23 years old when she passed away on Oct. 21, 2022, from a blood clot stemming from an ankle fracture.
To honor the Fernandina Beach native’s memory and to help raise awareness of the danger of blood clots, several North Florida government boards have joined with Emily’s Promise to promote a new awareness effort.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — All Emily Adkins ever wanted to do was make a difference in the world, with her mom saying from a young age Emily wanted to be in politics. But at just 23-years-old, Emily passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, due to a blood clot after ankle fracture surgery. Now, Saturday marks exactly one year since Emily’s death.
Importance Appropriate risk stratification for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is essential to providing appropriate thromboprophylaxis and avoiding morbidity and mortality.
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