Residents in need of lab testing will have a new and  convenient option in their neighborhood. Starting Tuesday, June 1, a new Lab Express – a collaboration between Ascension Sacred Heart and the Seaside Institute – will open at the Seaside Institute Assembly Hall, located at 168 Smolian Cir. in Santa Rosa Beach. Walk-ins are […]

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When Mike Maddux’s wife walked into the kitchen, she sensed something was not right. Her husband was leaning against the counter staring into space. She asked her son to go get their son-in-law for help. Once they sat Mike down, they noticed his left arm was not functioning, his face was drooping and his speech […]

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By Stephenie Craig, LCSW Do you find it complicated balancing your emotions while emotionally supporting others? Maybe you’re struggling with infertility and a sibling just had a baby. Maybe you’re grieving a heart-breaking loss/ending and a friend is celebrating a new beginning. You want to be compassionate and caring toward those you love and at […]

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By Tina Fader, Did you know that there are 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day right now? You are probably one of them, or know someone who is. I would like to go over some basic facts about Medicare that you may already know about , but there still might be a few things […]

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By Todd Craig In many ways, the last year has felt out of control. With the slower pandemic pace and life reminding you left and right of what you cannot control, worry and anxiety have peaked and become more common than is comfortable. The reality of living through unprecedented historical events can invite your mind […]

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Primary care doctor Nicholas Seeliger, MD, MPH, has joined Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart’s regional network of doctors. Dr. Seeliger is offering virtual appointments and will see patients from his office at 180 Watersound Parkway N in Inlet Beach. Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart opened this new healthcare facility at the entrance of the Watersound […]

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Ascension Sacred Heart’s hospitals in Pensacola and Miramar Beach have been named to Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola were two of only seven hospitals in Florida named to the list. The Best Maternity Care distinction recognizes facilities that have provided exceptional care […]

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By Lisa Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach Boosting your metabolism is important to losing weight. Genetics, age, and gender play a huge role, but there’s not much you can do about how old you are and whether you are male or female. There are, however, some ways you can increase your metabolism and help your […]

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By Kay Leaman, HealthyDay HealthyLife If we don’t have high blood pressure (HBP), we probably know someone who does. Many people accept the fact that, because HBP runs in the family, they will either be diagnosed with it or weren’t surprised when they were. It has been said that heredity loads the gun, but it’s […]

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By Todd Craig Do you ever find yourself unhappy, sensing you need to make a change, but confused about whether that change is going to help you toward the life you really want? Often, feeling stuck is about fear of the unknown and false stories you tell yourself about what you are and are not […]

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