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Baptist Health Care COVID-19 Update #32 – Vaccination Appointments Available for Pensacola, Gulf Bre
Vaccination Appointments Available at Baptist Health CareBaptist Health Care has vaccine appointments available in the communities of Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Jay, Florida while supplies last. Vaccinations will be given by appointment only to those who meet Florida eligibility criteria. Evening and weekend appointments have been added to accommodate work schedules, including those of school employees. Time and location will be provided once the appointment is confirmed. COVID-19 vaccinations are
Annual Shorebird Nesting Season Begins at the National Seashore
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – National Park Service biologists discovered the first shorebird nests of the season, March 3, 2021 Each year, beginning in February/March and ending in late summer, the Gulf Island National Seashore provides important habitat for several species of ground nesting shorebirds including, least terns, snowy plovers, Wilson’s plovers, and black skimmers. Visitors and locals can help protect shorebirds by proudly displaying the free 50th Anniversary Gulf Islands Chick Magnet and
Baptist Health Care Offers Online Wellness Education Seminars in March
PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 2, 2021) – Baptist Health Care is committed to improving the quality of life for the northwest Florida community it serves. The following free wellness education seminars will be offered in March. All seminars will be presented via Zoom video conferencing. Registration is required. To register, visit eBaptistHealthCare.org/events. For more information, call 850.469.7897. Fad DietsWednesday, March 10, noon to 1 p.m.Jessica Gilkey, Registered Dietitian, Baptist Health Care The
Baptist Health Care Offers Online Support Groups in March
PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 2, 2021) – Baptist Health Care will offer the following online support groups in March to help enhance quality of life throughout the Pensacola community. More information is available by calling the phone number provided for each meeting. Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group Tuesday, March 9, noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance for this online meeting by calling 850.437.8746. Patient and Family Cancer Support Group Tuesday, March 9, 4 to 5 p.m. Register in advance for this
Baptist Health Care COVID-19 Update #31 March 1, 2021
Baptist Health Care is currently offering COVID-19 vaccines while supplies last.To receive the vaccine, recipients must be Florida residents and be one of the following: Age 65 or overA health care worker. Must present ID badge.Medically vulnerable as determined by a physician. Must bring note from doctor to vaccine appointment. According to the latest executive order from the governor, the following groups will be eligible for the vaccine effective March 3. In adherence with the order, these
Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Sources of Funding for Small Businesses” – Online Webinar
Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Sources of Funding for Small Businesses” – Online Webinar PENSACOLA, FL — March 1, 2021 — Do you need assistance finding a loan or other financial assistance for your business? Have you been in business for at least one year? Then this webinar is for you! Join us March 17 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for the online webinar, “Sources of Funding for Small Businesses”. We will provide a comprehensive overview of different loan and other financing options available to you and we
Board-certified Nurse Practitioner Teresa A. Williams, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, Joins Baptist Heart & V
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2021) – Cardiology Consultants at Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute welcomes board-certified nurse practitioner Teresa A. Williams, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC. Williams earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. She holds certifications as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and an adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist.Williams sees patients at 1717 North E St., Tower 3, Suite 331 in Pensacola. More
Baptist Health Care COVID-19 Update #30
Vaccination Appointments As part of its commitment to support local efforts to distribute and administer COVID-19 vaccinations to northwest Florida, Baptist Health Care continues to schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations as supplies are available. Vaccination appointments must be scheduled online by visiting EasySchedule.com. If no appointment times are listed on the schedule, then no vaccine is available at that time. Appointment times will be added as more supplies are received. People are
Florida PTAC at UWF Presents “Cybersecurity: The New DFARS Interim Rules” – Online Webinar
PENSACOLA, FL — February 19, 2021 — The Department of Defense’s new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements continue to evolve and there are many questions about their application. For instance, new DFARS rules have taken effect and have an immediate impact on certain small businesses. Join our online webinar, Cybersecurity: The New DFARS Interim Rules, on March 11th from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. This presentation will provide an overview of the CMMC, discuss the three new DFARS rules,
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce To Host Inaugural Shamrock Stroll 5K Fun Run/Walk and Pet Pa
NAVARRE BEACH, FL - The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Inaugural Shamrock Stroll 5K Fun Run/Walk and Pet Parade & Costume Contest on Saturday, March 20, 2021 on beautiful Navarre Beach.The stroll will kick off at 8 am in the Navarre Beach Boat Launch Parking Lot. Participants can run, walk or stroll down the Navarre Beach Multi-use Path for the 5K (3.1 miles) or any shorter distances, with the event ending back in the Parking Lot. The Pet Parade and Costume Contest will talk
City of Gulf Breeze FDOT
The City of Gulf Breeze supports FDOT’s phased approach to reopening the Three Mile Bridge restoring connectivity between the Cities of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. While the delayed completion of the project is not ideal, the City is appreciative of FDOT’s efforts to identify a solution that brings much needed relief to our businesses and travel-weary residents. The safety of those commuting over the bridge is our main priority as well as emergency response. The City will continue to work with FDOT to
Baptist Medical Group Oncologist Earns Third Board Certification
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2020) – Baptist Medical Group oncologist Syed Jafri, M.D., is now triple board certified. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and recently earned additional board certifications in hematology and oncology from the ABIM. Dr. Jafri earned his medical degree at King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his internal medicine residency training and served as a chief resident at Abington Hospital Jefferson
Baptist Hospital Nurse Alma Flores, R.N., Presented DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2021) – Alma Flores, R.N., a nurse in the Baptist Hospital infusion center, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The patient who nominated Flores for the honor said Flores is “uplifting, compassionate, encouraging, extremely caring, professional, dedicated and has a heart for healing.”The DAISY Award is part of a national merit-based recognition program established by the DAISY Foundation that celebrates the education, training and skill that nurses put
Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Surviving COVID-19: Building a Comeback Plan” – Online Webinar
PENSACOLA, FL — February 15, 2021 — As restrictions begin to ease and restaurants are moving toward returning to full occupancy, it is crucial to consider the changes forced by the pandemic upon this industry. Just as planning was essential when you first opened, surviving COVID-19 will also depend on a thorough plan to create a new, positive, and profitable guest experience. Join us on March 3 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. when we will focus on strategies, resources, and best practices for executing your
UPDATE: J. Earle Bowden Way, Highway 399, Temporarily Reopens
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Gulf Islands National Seashore officials will reopen the J. Earle Bowden Way, Highway 399 at 8 a.m. tomorrow to passenger vehicles. Opal Beach day use loop D pavilions, restrooms and parking lot will also reopen. Temporary repairs to the road are sufficiently complete to safely reopen the road until the project to implement permanent repairs gets underway later this year. The temporary repairs will establish two drive lanes that meet minimum Federal Highway Administration standards
THE THIRD OF FIVE BORN LEARNING TRAILS INSTALLED IN PEA RIDGE
Pensacola, Fla. – February 11, 2021 The third of five Born Learning Trails was installed in Pea Ridge in January at Santa Villa Park. This Born Learning Trail was a partnership between the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, United Way of West Florida (UWWF), with funding from International Paper. The trail features colorful signs that encourage adults and their children to notice and identify sounds, shapes, and colors in their
Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Bookkeeping & Accounting Basics: Part 2” – Online Webinar
PENSACOLA, FL — February 2, 2021 — Are income statements or payroll taxes stumbling blocks to managing your business? If you need answers to these important topics, join us on February 18, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. for a live, online webinar entitled Bookkeeping & Accounting Basics: Part 2. During this session, learn about income statements and how the income statement relates to the balance sheet. The discussion will also include information about sales and expenses and how to do payroll and payroll
MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC WELCOMES HAYDEN E. HUNDLEY, MD, MPH TO THE PAIN MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
February 1, 2021 - Pensacola, FL: The Pain Management Department at Medical Center Clinic is proud to welcome Hayden E. Hundley, MD, MPH. Dr. Hundley is an anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained pain medicine specialist. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After earning a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he completed his medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Hundley
Baptist Medical Group – Endocrinology Welcomes Tracy Redmond, APRN-C
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Tracy Redmond, APRN-C, to its multispecialty physician network. Redmond offers quality, convenient treatment to adult patients at Baptist Medical Group – Endocrinology.Tracy earned her Bachelor of Science in social work and psychology at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Phoenix in Tempe, Arizona. She is board
Titanium Wireless Institutes a $70,000 Minimum Wage
Gulf Breeze, FL – January 2021 - Titanium Wireless is implementing an initiative to its employee compensation program that very few in the world have ever done. As of January 4, 2021, the minimum wage for every employee— including entry level—is $70,000 annually. The centerpiece of the Titanium Wireless brand is embracing innovation and disrupting the industry through transforming the corporate mobility experience. In 2020, Titanium saw record growth in revenues and new clients but struggled with employee
