MILTON — The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month this August. This year's theme—Charting the Course Together—focuses on using data and measurement t…
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Guy Thompson Community Center to host fall prevention event
MILTON — From 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 22, the Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls in 2017 event at the Guy Thompson Community Center, 5629 Byrom Street in Milton will take place.
The event will fea…
Pace Rotary members learn about skilled nursing coverage gaps
PACE — PruittHealth Santa Rosa Financial Coordinator Linda Grimes recently spoke to the Pace Rotary Club.
This skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, located at 5530 Northrop Road in Milton, o…
'She has taught us to never give up'
MILTON — At 6 years old, Addyson Bingham has seen more doctors than many adults due to a rare genetic epileptic brain disorder.
Addyson has Dravet syndrome. According to her mother, Jessica, Addyso…
Doctors Waters and Skelly join Santa Rosa Medical Center staff
MILTON — Dr. Heather Waters and Dr. Sarah Skelly, family practice providers, have joined Santa Rosa Medical Group and the staff at Santa Rosa Medical Center.
Waters received her medical degree fro…
County's premature death rate declines
MILTON — Santa Rosa ranks No. 15 out of 67 Florida counties for length of life, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute’s latest Co…
Lowe's to offer gift cards for blood donations
MILTON — One Blood is seeking to build the community blood supply as hurricane season has begun. Those who give blood at select Lowe’s Home Improvement stores may receive a free $10 Lowes gift card. …
Understanding and managing osteoarthritis
MILTON — Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the nation. It is not a single disease, but rather a term referring to joint pain or joint disease in general. There are more than 100 differe…
Business provides free dental care for veterans
PACE — Aspen Dental provided free care to veterans during Saturday's Day of Service.
Patients came from as far away as Louisiana to receive dental care, according to Nichole Bellew, the office mana…
Santa Rosa Medical Group launches online scheduling service for physician appointments
MILTON — Santa Rosa Medical Group's patients now can make an appointment online with select medical providers.
Individuals can use a mobile device or a PC to make appointments at www.santarosamed…