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Making new year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes which can impact your overall health and longevity. “The start of a new year symbolizes a time for change, but adopting new, healthy habits isn’t limited to just one time of year,” says Alex Stahura, D.O., a primary care physician with Santa Rosa Medical Group. “Even small, incremental lifestyle changes can make a big difference in overa... ... Read More

A much-loved doctor has delivered more than 3,300 babies, including multiple generations, at Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC), over several decades. At the end of November, Dr. Sue George, a board-certified OB/GYN physician with Santa Rosa Medical Group (SRMG), delivered a baby boy to a patient she delivered in 2001 - in the same delivery room – LDRP suite 4. Tucker Ray was born to Rebekah Sue on Nov. 28. Three months earlier, Rebekah’s brother and sister-in-law delivered their daughter with Dr. George ... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., - Obesity is one of the most common diseases in the U.S., affecting more than one-third of adults, about 42%, and causing 300,000 deaths annually. Significant excess weight affects quality of life and overall health, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, sleep apnea and some cancers. For chronic obesity, bariatric surgery provides long-term weight loss while reducing the risk of weight-related conditions and in some cases can eliminate them completel... ... Read More

Santa Rosa Medical Center is proud to share that Alison “Ali” Fletcher, R.N., has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. Ali was chosen from among multiple nominations for her outstanding contributions in the areas of cardiac ... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., - Winter holidays, parties and social gatherings often provide opportunities to overindulge, but when it comes to alcohol, moderation is important for maintaining good heart health. “Holiday heart syndrome,” or atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking, can occur in healthy adults without any existing heart conditions and is commonly diagnosed around the holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreated can lead to blood clots or strokes. ... ... Read More

As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using their available health insurance plan benefits,” said Emily Fletcher, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon with Santa Rosa Medical Group... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., - Santa Rosa Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of its newest primary care clinic in Santa Rosa County. The 7,500-square-foot building will be located at 5804 Dogwood Drive in the Merganser Commons at Dogwood Estates in Milton. The facility is scheduled to open in February of 2023. “This new site will equip our Santa Rosa Medical Group providers with both the physical footprint and medical technology to continue offering high-quality healthcare services to our community in c... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., - When it comes to childbirth, some parents (first-time or seasoned) may not understand the importance of the technology in their delivery rooms. At Santa Rosa Medical Center, our Labor and Delivery Unit, The Baby Suite, uses an artificial intelligence-based maternal-fetal early warning system called PeriWatch Vigilance to enhance patient safety during labor and delivery. The system continuously monitors maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, contractions, and labor progression to help cl... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., - Only five hours a week of moderate exercise could help ward off a cancer diagnosis. A study published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, found strong evidence connecting physical activity to lower rates of cancer and other chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and dementia. Using self-reported data from 600,000 U.S. adults, the observational study estimates over 46,000 cancer cases could be avoided each year... ... Read More

Santa Rosa Medical Center, in partnership with: Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center, Santa Rosa County Schools, LifeGuard Ambulance, University of West Florida, Milton Police Department, Milton Fire Department and hospital emergency management personnel, will host an Emergency Preparedness Exercise on October 21st. This exercise will be staged on hospital grounds, behind the emergency department’s ambulance entrance. During this planned drill, all hospital services will continue to be availabl... ... Read More