Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has added a surgical robot designed specifically for joint replacements. The Stryker Mako robotic system allows surgeons to create a patient-specific 3D plan and perform procedures using a surgeon-controlled robotic arm. Robotic-assisted surgery is a newer approach to hip and knee replacement that offers a higher level of accuracy in […]

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Launches in NW Florida Ascension Complete Sacred Heart, an innovative Medicare Advantage plan, will be available to all Medicare-eligible seniors in Northwest Florida during the upcoming 2020 Medicare Annual Enrollment period from Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2019. Ascension Complete Sacred Heart is a Medicare Advantage plan shaped by a community of doctors, nurses and […]

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By Stephenie Craig, LCSW Journey Bravely moved cross-country to Florida and we are pinching ourselves daily when we see the ocean! We started dreaming 2 years ago about moving to a sunnier, ocean-side community. We realized in our coaching and counseling work we were encouraging people to Journey Bravely and needed to take some brave […]

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By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. Blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration are measurable and all serve a vital role in the health and treatment of patients- thus we describe them as “Vital Signs.” In 2001, The Joint Commission, a private business that provides accreditation to hospitals, decided pain was being under-treated and a “fifth” vital […]

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By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. Are there any men out there who are tired, irritable, have trouble sleeping, headaches, brain fog, dry cracked skin, depression, anxiety, high cholesterol or high triglycerides?  These are just some problems associated with low Estrogen levels levels.  As I’ve discussed previously, testosterone breaks down into estrogen and this estrogen helps […]

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Caregivers of persons suffering from Parkinson’s disease are invited to the support group meeting hosted by Somerby Senior Living and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Somerby Senior Living at 164 West Hewett Rd., Santa Rosa Beach. Benefits of joining the Parkinson’s caregiver support […]

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Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation will hold an informational seminar on using Myofascial Release techniques for pain reduction and improved mobility on Friday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation at The Market Shops located at 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy. West – Unit 1, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. Physical Therapist, Robin […]

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Pilates is for everyone! In the 20 years I’ve been teaching, I have trained everyone from grandparents wanting to play with grandkids, moms wanting their pre baby body back to famous professional athletes. Pilates can be done as the only form of exercise or mixed to complement new trends such as Orange Theory.  Even doing […]

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The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) season is October 15th through December 7th each year. It is a time that Medicare beneficiaries can add, change, or drop their Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Medicare Advantage plans replace original Medicare Parts A & B with Medicare Part C. Lives can change every […]

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Last month, it was about encouraging healthy eating for children. One of the most common complaints is an aversion to vegetables. Given that this food group is indisputably important, the first recommendation is to introduce vegetables early and often. Even if the baby seems to react negatively, consistency is key.  If kids are a little older, the advice […]

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