By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Fall is here and although we have had some amazing mornings, summer is still showing up in force by 9:30 a.m. Whether or not the weather is cooperating with the official start of the season, our minds are beginning to think about the...
By Christopher Manson
Almost two years ago, childhood friends Diane Cooke and Melanie Yost brought Be Well Solutions and Complete Ketamine Solutions to the Destin community, and their partnership has been nothing short of amazing.
Combining Melanie’s extensive experience as a licensed clinical social worker with Diane’s business expertise, they have...
By Teresa Halverson
Post-acute rehabilitation is a vital component in the recovery journey for patients transitioning from hospital care to home or a lower level of care. The journey towards recovery can often feel daunting, but with a dedicated skilled nursing team and therapists, you are not alone. Skilled Nursing...
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Navarre will host a ‘Crush the Crisis’ prescription drug take back day on Saturday, Oct. 26, to help raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medications. The...
By Teresa Halverson
Initiating discussions about long-term care is a vital step in ensuring the well-being and quality of life for your family members. We encourage families to consider the benefits of having these important conversations. It not only fosters understanding and collaboration among family members, but also empowers them...
By Michelle Ruschman
One of the greatest forces for good can be a child looking out for other children. Zachary Woodard was such a child and LightZ of Hope is his legacy through his parents, Brent and Susan, along with their team. Through this program, children who are hospitalized can...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Some of us have sedentary seasons, others have sedentary jobs and others have sedentary lifestyles. The definition of sedentary is settled as in non-migratory, not physically active or permanently attached like the barnacles on a boat or the couch showing visitors exactly where...
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital recently commemorated a half-century of service to our community with a grand celebration marking its 50th anniversary! Since its founding in 1974, the hospital has provided optimal healthcare services while evolving alongside the vibrant community it serves.
Zach McCluskey, chief executive officer at HCA Florida...
By “Doc Doug” Stauffer
Did you know Florida Panhandle counties have the number one per capita drug overdose death rate? So, something needed to be done to intercede on behalf of those caught up in the cycle of addiction.
Now, a collaborative effort to combat the opioid epidemic is underway in...
