By Lori Leath Smith
It’s a Tuesday morning, and I find myself in a morning staff huddle at the Hope Medical Clinic. The Clinic’s director, Tim Roberts, listens intently and compassionately, gives directions and perhaps courses of action, so all staff know what to expect and are ready for their...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
One of the most bothersome symptoms women mention at their initial visit is a loss of sex drive. A decline in sex drive is very typical for women as they age. This decline is directly related to the decline of testosterone. Testosterone levels in women...
HCA Healthcare has appointed Zach McCluskey as its new Chief Executive Officer of Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, effective December 6. In his new role, Zach will oversee the growing 267-bed hospital which has served the Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties for more than 45 years.
Zach assumes leadership...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Welcome to the holidays! Whether you’re traveling, preparing for company, being separated from family or experiencing heartache during this season, one thing we all have in common is the stress the demands of this season create. Lists and credit card statements grow and...
By Lisa Leath Turpin
Happy Holidays! Yes, the holidays are upon us. I challenge you to “Weigh Down to Christmas!” This is where you aim to avoid gaining the dreaded “Holiday Halo”—forcing yourself into the never-ending start of “The New Year Resolution.” You weigh yourself only twice, just before Thanksgiving,...
By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector
For those folks new to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), the overwhelming volume of mailing pieces, emails and phone calls are dizzying. For those folks more experienced in this time, the sigh of despair and cries of “Oh no, not again!” can be...
By Rita L. Sherwood
Dr. Kevin Wells has been practicing Optometry for almost 24 years. He is a Board-Certified Optometric Physician, internationally published author, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. He was also in the first class of Optometrists trained to...
By Scott Miller
Flex Fitness Freeport will open its doors soon—in just a few short weeks soon! And it is going to knock your socks off when you first walk through the doors. The brand-new facility located at 188 Ramsey Branch Rd. in Freeport will bring a state-of-the-art fitness center...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach
‘Tis the season to be thankful—for movement! Technology, longer work hours, and larger life demands make taking care of yourself challenging, especially through the holidays. If life or work demands more, then the worst thing you can do is stop moving or...
