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By Dr. Richard Chern, MD Are you seeking to regain your energy, improve your well-being, and reclaim your zest for life? If you’re a man or woman over 40, and some as young as 30, the Hormone Restoration Center in Miramar Beach offers a transformative opportunity through hormone therapy. Step into a...
By Dr. Jessica Monteleone, PT PhD We were married 36 years ago. He worked as a third generation, shoe repairman owning two shops in Fort Walton Beach. I was employed as a physical therapist at our local hospital. We were both in good physical shape enjoying our active lives here...
Wholistic Therapy at Home: An Integrative Approach to Health That Works Owners and operators David and Dr. Jessica Monteleone, P.T. M.S. Ph.D., have been providing physical therapy and health education to Freeport, the Emerald Coast and beyond for more than 40 years. You may recognize Dr. Jess’ face as the previous...
Ascension Sacred Heart’s hospitals in Miramar Beach and Pensacola 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...

Weight Loss and Thyroid

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD In this column, we’ve discussed the thyroid before. However, it’s such an important subject, because even mild thyroid dysfunction can cause weight gain over months and years. And this weight gain is nearly impossible to lose and keep off without getting the thyroid optimized. The thyroid...
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital recently commemorated a half-century of service to our community with a grand celebration marking its 50th anniversary! Since its founding in 1974, the hospital has provided optimal healthcare services while evolving alongside the vibrant community it serves. Zach McCluskey, chief executive officer at HCA Florida...
We all know the destruction overindulging can do to our bodies, both visibly and silently. However, the holidays can be challenging. Bay Life’s Fitness and Wellness Coach, Lisa Leath Turpin, offers tips on how to not over-indulge too much, but instead being able to enjoy the fun, holiday season....
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) was named by Forbes Advisor as one of the nation’s best affordable institutions in 2024 for RN to BSN Programs. Forbes Advisor evaluated 58 colleges, with NWFSC emerging as one of the top ten schools providing an opportunity for students to earn the degree...

Love That Traffic?

By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. How are you handling life’s little frustrations? I know this article goes outside the immediate area, but I would bet everyone reading this article knows exactly how life in Destin has changed in the last ten years. I know for me, if there’s a bridge,...
For the fourth year in a row, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals at the highest five ribbon level. The Best Maternity Care distinction recognizes facilities that have provided exceptional care to mothers, newborns, and their families based on three data...
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