In the wake of an unimaginable loss, local resident Diane Cooke channeled her grief into creating hope and support for others. When her son, Drew, age 20, died by suicide on December 23, 2018, she initially lost herself in unfathomable pain. But, through Ketamine Infusion therapy, Diane found a...
By Melanie Yost, LCSW
Matthew Perry’s untimely death brought the therapeutic use of ketamine for brain health issues into the public spotlight. Let’s take a closer look at ketamine—what it is, its history and methods of administration.
Ketamine has proven to be highly effective in helping people struggling with treatment-resistant depression,...
By Kelly Stalnaker
As most of us likely learned in grade school, oxygen is vital for the survival of most living organisms. Oxygen is essential as cells cannot produce the energy needed to perform basic functions such as movement, thinking and digestion without it. But what happens when the simple...
By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector
This is the time of year when you should review your Medicare options and make important decisions about your coverage for 2025.
Right now, we are in the Annual Election Period (AEP) for all Medicare beneficiaries. It is often referred to as the Annual Open...
By Kelly Stalnaker
According to a 2021 CDC study, falls caused over 38,000 deaths among older adults. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries and can lead to long-term disabilities and hospitalizations. While the risk of falling rises with age, many falls can be prevented.
It has been...
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...
