By Rita L. Sherwood What started off as a dental practice on the Destin harbor back in 1999, now has grown into one of the most innovative and professional dental practices in our local area, specifically, “Where the South Comes for Smiles.” When asked what his mission statement would be, Dr. Dennis Lichorwic says, “We […]

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Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, part of Ascension, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, is creating the county’s first Level II neonatal intensive care unit. The 10-bed NICU is scheduled to open in January 2020. Level II NICUs are for infants born prematurely at 32 weeks or later who […]

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By Tina Fader It’s hard to believe there are 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day right now. Know someone? Here are some basic facts about Medicare, and a few things that are new. Who is Covered: If turning 65,  one may apply for Medicare Part A and Part B, 3 months before or after […]

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By Melanie Stewart First of all, I appreciate the questions you’ve been sending in and will do my best to cover your areas of interest. This month’s question has to do with how to raise a healthy eater. I’ve heard many parents describe their children as picky eaters who will only tolerate a very limited […]

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  Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Blakele Bakker has joined Sacred Heart Medical Group’s regional network of doctors. Dr. Bakker will practice at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, located at 7720 U.S. Hwy. 98 West, Medical Office Building, Suite 310 in Miramar Beach. Dr. Bakker will perform inpatient and outpatient gynecologic surgery, including hysterectomies, vaginal reconstruction […]

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Caregivers of persons suffering with Parkinson’s disease are invited to attend the Parkinson’s caregiver support group meeting hosted by Somerby Senior Living and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Tuesday, August 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Somerby Senior Living located at 164 West Hewett Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The Parkinson’s […]

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Magnesium is an alkaline earth mineral, the fourth most abundant mineral found in the human body (a necessary cofactor for more than 300 biochemical reactions!) and is required for the survival of every single cell in your body.  However, studies show that up to 80% of the population is deficient in this vital substance. Symptoms […]

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New Providers and New Therapies at Dr. Chern’s Office SUSAN GRIFFIN, APRN is one of the region’s premiere bio-identical hormone therapy providers and has been caring for patients in this area for several years. She began providing bio-identical hormone pellet therapy in Crestview more than three years ago and will now provide care in Miramar […]

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By Dina Haas Grandparents, children, and even pets are gobbling up CBD and loving it. From pain and seizure relief to anxiety and sleep assistance, people of all ages are finding out how helpful this plant can be. CBD has all the medicinal benefits of medical marijuana, without the psychoactive properties that get you high. […]

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By Melanie Stewart I was recently asked a great question: how to handle stress or emotional eating.  Much can be revealed from the connection between what we crave and the emotional, mental and physical state that is driving that desire. True hunger is always a request from your body for nutrients.  We honor that request […]

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