Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart has opened a new healthcare facility in the Watersound Origins community in South Walton County. The 6,700-square foot outpatient office offers primary care and Ob/Gyn services, with the ability to expand in the future to offer additional specialty care services. Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart at Watersound is conveniently located […]

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Social distancing has become a daily part of life…spacing out 6 feet, groups of 10 or less, wearing masks. While such practices can feel exhausting and isolating, they are designed to create a healthy sense of boundary between you and others for the sake of collective well-being. As you imagine when and how life will […]

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QUESTION: I have been cooped up in my house for so long because of our “new normal” during the pandemic. I limit my trips outside the house to a bare minimum. Only for really urgent trips for food or medicine. But I’m getting a little stir crazy. Do you have any suggestions? ANSWER: I have […]

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Ascension Sacred Heart has initiated the use of a treatment for COVID-19 that takes plasma from people who have recovered from the viral infection and infuses the antibody-rich plasma into very sick patients who are fighting the virus. The treatment, also called convalescent plasma, has shown significant potential for patients. Plasma is a part of […]

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By Stephanie Craig A few short weeks ago, I woke up, took a beach walk, got the kids off to school, went to work to counsel people in person, and stopped on the way to a baseball game to pick up a few things from the store including toilet paper and lunchmeat. This week, I […]

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QUESTION: I’m really worried about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Do you think I should just order all my groceries online, pull the covers up over my head and stay home? ANSWER: The first consideration for each of us is whether you are elderly, or if you have an underlying medical problem (like emphysema, chronic bronchitis, heart failure, […]

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The neonatal intensive care unit has begun caring for premature and critically ill babies at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. This 10-bed, Level II unit will care for infants born prematurely, up to two months early, who weigh more than 3.3 pounds. The comprehensive group of caregivers includes board-certified neonatologists (pediatricians with specialized training in […]

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Dr Richard Chern, MD communicated with several experts and wrote the following statements to let the community know the latest information on ways to combat COVID-19. Highest risk individuals are those who have diabetes, high blood pressure (especially on ACE inhibitors), COPD, cardiovascular disease, age over 65 and males.  Each adds significant risk.  If you […]

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Unless you’ve had your head in the sand you’ve heard about coronavirus. Should we be worried?  Well…maybe. Coronavirus is very similar to influenza and many of my peers have asked,”What’s the hype?  Am I missing something here?” The rate of death from influenza is about 0.5% and the rate of death with coronavirus is about […]

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By Stephenie Craig, LCSW As you’re driving down the road, your car dashboard tells you your speed, engine temperature, gas level, and oil needs. Maybe you never let your gas dip blow ¼ tank and change your oil every 3,000 miles. Maybe you like to push the limits and see how far you can go […]

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