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Andrews Institute Welcomes Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist, Ryan M. Wehle, M.D.
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (August 4, 2020) – Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is proud to welcome physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Ryan M. Wehle, M.D., to its team of experts. As part of Andrews Institute, Dr. Wehle now welcomes new patients at Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile in Pensacola, Florida, and at Andrews Institute – Milton in Milton, Florida. Dr. Wehle specializes in the evaluation and treatment of joint pain, back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. He
State of Florida Prioritizes Symptomatic, Vulnerable and Pediatric Populations at State-Supported CO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.comState of Florida Prioritizes Symptomatic, Vulnerable and Pediatric Populations at State-Supported COVID-19 Testing Sites TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that state-supported drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites will prioritize testing for symptomatic individuals, individuals 65 and older and children under the
Neurosurgeon William L. Dillen, M.D., Joins Baptist Medical Group
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2020) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome neurosurgeon William Dillen, M.D., to its multispecialty physician network. Dr. Dillen is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who specializes in advanced treatment options for complex brain, spine and peripheral nerve conditions or injuries. He works with his patients to offer a comprehensive neurosurgical treatment plan that best meets their individual conditions and health needs. Dr. Dillen earned his medical degree at West Virginia
Baptist Medical Group Welcomes Gastroenterologist Jermaine Ralph, M.D.
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2020) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome double fellowship-trained, double board-certified gastroenterologist Jermaine Ralph, M.D., to its multispecialty physician network. Dr. Ralph offers quality, convenient treatment for adult patients suffering from digestive system problems.Dr. Ralph earned his medical degree at The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his residency in internal medicine from North Shore
Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Seventy-Three Deaths Related to C
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.com Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Seventy-Three Deaths Related to COVID-19 ~486,384 positive cases in Florida residents and 5,500 positive cases in non-Florida residents~ TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once
Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Two Hundred Sixteen Deaths Relate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.com Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Two Hundred Sixteen Deaths Related to COVID-19 ~446,251 positive cases in Florida residents and 5,172 positive cases in non-Florida residents~ TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida
Children's Hospital adds eye care for kids
Children's Hospital adds eye care for kids Pensacola, Fla. (July 27, 2020) – Children with vision and eye problems now have access to care at Northwest Florida’s only Children’s Hospital. Pediatric ophthalmologist Casey Mickler, MD, has joined the pediatric specialist team of The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. Dr. Mickler will see patients in the Children’s Hospital and in the outpatient Pediatric Specialist Tower, located at 5153 N. Ninth Ave. on the Ascension Sacred Heart
Battery Cooper Loop Road to Reopen
Observation Booth on Historic Tower in danger of collapse was removed on Tuesday, July 14. Gulf Breeze, Fla. – Contractors for the National Park Service removed a two-story concrete observation booth weighing over 113,000 pounds from the historic Tower 234 at the Fort Pickens Area on Tuesday, July 14. With the removal of the booth, the likelihood of the tower toppling on to the road has diminished such that the park can safely reopen the Battery Cooper Loop Road and surrounding areas. The road will
Local Hospitals Encourage Blood Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients
PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 23, 2020) – Baptist Health Care, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital and West Florida Hospital encourage those who have recovered from a confirmed case of COVID-19 to consider donating blood plasma for convalescent plasma therapy in critically ill patients. Such plasma is currently in short supply.People who recover from coronavirus infection may develop antibodies to the virus that remain in the plasma portion of their blood. In convalescent plasma therapy, the plasma that contains the
Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Seventy-Three Deaths
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.com Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Seventy-Three Deaths Related to COVID-19 ~385,091 positive cases in Florida residents and 4,777 positive cases in non-Florida residents~ TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in
Baptist Health Care Adopts Wire-Free Radar Localization Technology for Breast Cancer Surgery
PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 22, 2020) – Baptist Hospital is the first hospital in Northwest Florida to adopt the SCOUT® wire-free radar localization system to be used in certain breast cancer surgical procedures.The SCOUT system eliminates the need to place a wire inside the breast to locate a tumor by using non-radioactive, radar technology to provide real-time surgical guidance during breast surgery. A reflector the size of a grain of rice is placed in the target tissue prior to the day of surgery. During
Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Thirty-Nine Deaths Related to COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.comFlorida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Thirty-Nine Deaths Related to COVID-19~374,920 positive cases in Florida residents and 4,699 positive cases in non-Florida residents~ TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida
COMMUNITY LIFE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO HOST COVID-19 TEST SITE
Milton, FL -Beginning Thursday, July 15, 2020, the Community Life United Methodist Church at4115 Soundside Drive in Gulf Breeze will host the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) COVID-19 drive-thru testing site. Hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Testing will be offered on a first come, first served basis, with no pre-screening or appointment required. Those requesting testing are asked to bring identification and be aware that wait times may vary depending on
COMMUNITY LIFE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO HOST COVID-19 TEST SITE DOH-Santa Rosa Test Site Relocates
CORRECTIONMilton, FL -Beginning Thursday, July 15, 2020, the Community Life United Methodist Church at4115 Soundside Drive in Gulf Breeze will host the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) COVID-19 drive-thru testing site. Testing will be offered Thursdays only from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Testing will be offered on a first come, first served basis, with no pre-screening or appointment required. Those requesting testing are asked to bring identification and be aware that wait
Tips for avoiding “mascne” during pandemic
Gulf Breeze, Fla. (July 15, 2020) – As the pandemic continues across the country, masking has become a routine in many cities to help stop the spread of the virus. Many individuals are required to wear masks for extended periods of time, such as healthcare workers and other essential workers, and dermatologists report seeing an uptick in skin irritation from masking.The technical term is "acne mechanica," where an acneiform eruption occurs after repeated physical trauma. Athletes like football players
Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Twelve Deaths Related
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.comFlorida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Twelve Deaths Related to COVID-19~297,876 positive cases in Florida residents and 3,934 positive cases in non-Florida residents~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once
DOH-SANTA ROSA COVID-19 TEST SITE AT MIDWAY RELOCATES
Milton, FL - Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) COVID-19 drive-in testing site at the Midway location will move to the Community Life United Methodist Church, 4115 SoundsideDrive in Gulf Breeze. Hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Testing will be offered on a first come, first served basis, with no pre-screening or appointment required. Those requesting testing are asked to bring identification and be aware that
Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Thirty-Two Deaths Re
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.comFlorida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One Hundred Thirty-Two Deaths Related to COVID-19~287,789 positive cases in Florida residents and 3,840 positive cases in non-Florida residents~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida
Baptist Health Care COVID-19 Update #20 July 14, 2020
Because the recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in our state and local area threatens the health of everyone, Baptist Health Care has revised its visitation policy. Effective Wednesday, July 15 at 5 a.m., no visitors will be permitted at Baptist, Gulf Breeze and Jay Hospitals, Baptist Towers and all Baptist Health Care medical parks, urgent care centers and physician offices. Visitor exceptions will be made for end-of-life situations, critical caregivers and essential support persons. The
Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Ninety-Three Deaths Related to COVID-19 ~240,710 positi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.comFlorida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Ninety-Three Deaths Related to COVID-19~240,710 positive cases in Florida residents and 3,441 positive cases in non-Florida residents~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day.
RABIES ALERT ISSUED FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Milton, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a rabies alert for all of Santa Rosa County. The alert is in response to a report of a positive test result for rabies in a fox on July 7, 2020. The rabies alert will be in effect for the next 60 days. An animal with rabies may appear sick or lethargic, have problems swallowing, or drool or salivate excessively. A wild animal may appear tamer than usual and some animals may have no visible symptoms. All
PROHEALTH WELCOMES AMANDA CLAVER AS DISTRICT MANAGER
February 26, 2020Pensacola, Florida – ProHealth announced and welcomed Amanda Claver as District Manager over ProHealth’s Milton, Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and Pensacola (Summit Blvd.) offices. With 15 years of managerial experience, including six years with the company, Claver takes a new position for the 35-year-old health company. She will be responsible for assigning, managing and directing all work performed at branch offices. Claver is an expert in improving internal
New Health Resource for Community from ProHealth
New Health Resource for Community from ProHealth Gulf Breeze, Florida - Locally-owned small business, ProHealth, announced today the launch of its revamped website, ProHealthFL.com. This new health resource includes free health advice, updates on trending health issues in Northwest Florida, and transparent pricing for ProHealth's services, which enables users to take control of their health and budget. The new website informs users of their healthcare options and features transparent pricing for lab
