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MILTON, Fla., - Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) has appointed Stephanie W. Jones, DNP, R.N., NE-BC, as the facility’s new chief nursing officer (CNO). With more than two decades of nursing experience, Jones brings clinical expertise and leadership acumen to SRMC. Her first day is June 5. In her new role, Jones will oversee SRMC’s nursing operations, safeguarding the high standards patients expect and deserve. Her extensive background in nursing administration and her commitment to patient-centered care... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., (May 23, 2023) - Santa Rosa Medical Group (SRMG) opened a new medical office building in Pace with primary care, OB/GYN and specialty services. The Five Points Medical Office Building is adjacent to the entrance of Stonebrook Village at 5595 Woodbine Road. Providers began seeing patients in the 7,000-square-foot clinic yesterday. “We’re incredibly excited to offer additional access to healthcare services in the growing community of Pace,” shared Justin Serrano, chief executive officer of S... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., (March 28, 2023) - To help address hunger in our community, and to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) is donating more than 460 jars of peanut butter (and a jar of jelly) to Feeding the Gulf Coast. SRMC’s employees, medical staff members, and volunteers donated the jars during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Feeding the Gulf Coast, 1 in 6 individuals along the Central Gulf Coast struggle to put food on the t... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., (March 16, 2023) - The opening of Santa Rosa Medical Group’s primary care clinic located at 5804 Dogwood Drive has been delayed. “We are committed to quickly organizing our efforts to complete the remaining items necessary to open this location and increase access to primary care services within Milton,” shared Justin Serrano, chief executive officer for Santa Rosa Medical Center. “We anticipate opening in the coming weeks.” Patients scheduled with family medicine providers Cindy Harris, D... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., March 6, 2023 – Justin Serrano has been named chief executive officer of Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC). Serrano has served as interim chief executive officer at SRMC since October 2022. “Santa Rosa Medical Center is a growing healthcare delivery system with a truly outstanding team of employees, physicians and volunteers,” says Serrano. “This organization is intensely committed to the people of Santa Rosa County and I am excited to work alongside such a talented group of healthcare prov... ... Read More

MILTON, Fla., (March 1, 2023) - Strength training, especially in middle age and beyond, is essential for maintaining a high quality of life and longevity. Just 30 minutes to an hour of strength training a week can increase life expectancy by 10 to 17 percent and reduce the risk of premature death from cancer and heart disease. As we age, our muscle mass, strength and function naturally decreases three to eight percent each decade after the age of 30. By age 60, hand strength and dexterity can decrease, ... ... Read More

MILTON, FL - The American Heart Association’s heart health checklist now includes new measures for better cardiovascular health. AHA’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist added healthy sleep as a necessary component of heart health and emphasized the importance of eating whole foods, vegetables, lean protein and more. The checklist also added vaping and exposure to secondhand smoke as risk factors to avoid. Sleep is essential for cardiovascular health, proper brain function and a strong immune system, but 35% ... ... Read More

MILTON, FL, - Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., but many people show no symptoms. Certain screening tests like cardiac CT calcium scoring can help to detect heart disease and provide patients with the time to improve their health outcomes. A cardiac CT calcium scoring is a common test that utilizes a noninvasive CT scan to provide information about whether calcified plaque is in the coronary arteries—the vessels that supply oxygen-containing blood t... ... Read More

Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) soon will be adding a new medical office building in Pace, adjacent to the entrance of Stonebrook Village near 5 Points at 5595 Woodbine Road. The 7,000-square-foot clinic will have space for primary care and specialty care services and is anticipated to open in May of 2023. “Pace is one of the fastest growing communities within Santa Rosa County and we want to provide convenient access to healthcare services for all new and existing residents,” explained Justin Serrano,... ... Read More

Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) is celebrating 70 years of providing healthcare services to Santa Rosa County and will host an alumni luncheon for past employees in mid-January. “After seven decades, it’s amazing to know Santa Rosa Medical Center continues to provide the community with healthcare services they need – closer to home,” shared Justin Serrano, interim chief executive officer. “We pride ourselves in being this community’s hospital and we want to celebrate this achievement with the people th... ... Read More