Category: health-fitness

Dr. Tony Lee, a cardiologist with West Florida Hospital, recently invited residents to discuss the less invasive options for managing coronary artery disease, or CAD. Diagnosing CAD is vital to minim…

With a recent case of Vibrio Vulnificus finding its way into Santa Rosa County, a couple of representatives from the state health department addressed some misconceptions identifying the bacterium wh…

WestFlorida Hospital’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the following locations during the week of June 22 to offer convenient, high quality mammography services for women age 35 and over.  West Fl…

During June, Sacred Heart Health System will provide free heart-health and osteoporosis screenings at several locations in Pensacola, Cantonment, Beulah and Bagdad for adults who are poor, elderly, o…

As summer rapidly approaches, the Sunshine State already lives up to its name. Temperatures rose from 82 to 93 degrees in the beginning of May with no indication of dipping below 90 through the rest …

Since becoming the new chief executive officer of the Santa Rosa Medical Center in February, Doug Sills is working to change the public’s perception of the local hospital.
“There is a disconnect b…

Baptist Health Care offers a variety of educational events each month. By providing these wellness events, Baptist hopes to improve community health through preventive care, education and support.
…

WestFlorida Hospital’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the following locations during the week of April 13 to offer convenient, high quality mammography services for women age 35 and over.  West F…

anta Rosa Medical Center’s monthly “Dinner with the Doc” and “Lunch & Learn” educational seminars will continue in April with a focus on hearing loss and aquatic therapy.
•           Dinner with t…

Milton resident Darryl Boudreau knows how important to raise awareness for diabetes, which is why he continues to participate in the cycling fundraising event ‘Tour de Cure.’