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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

Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) is proud to welcome the first baby born in Santa Rosa County in 2023. The first baby, Andorra, was born on Jan. 4 at 8:46 a.m. to Katherine and David in The Baby Suite at Santa Rosa Medical Center. Both mom and baby are recovering well. SRMC presented Katherine and David with a wagon of items donated by the hospital, hospital staff and area businesses. Items ranged from gift certificates to items for mom and baby. Thank you to the following businesses that donated: All S... ... Read More

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