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Milton, FL, 6/12/25 – Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs, and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to Dr. Craig Randall, orthopedic surgeon for Santa Rosa Medical Group, adults reach peak bone mass in their twenties, and maintaining bone density is important to prevent osteoporosis as ... ... Read More

Milton, FL (April 2025) – Santa Rosa Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 278,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, SRMC’s impact totaled an estimated $222 million in 202... ... Read More

MILTON, FL - To help fight hunger in the community, and to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) has donated 2,320 jars of peanut butter (and other nutritious nut/seed butters) to two local food agencies through their third annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. This year’s drive benefited two very worthy organizations, FoodRaising Friends, Inc. and Feeding the Gulf Coast. The hospital encouraged community members, as well as its employees, medical... ... Read More

Milton, FL – Santa Rosa Medical Group is excited to present a free, informative evening for the community with our upcoming "Doc Talk" event, titled March Madness – Common Sports Injuries and How They Are Repaired. This event will take place on March 26, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Locklin Educational Building, located at the main hospital, 6002 Berryhill Rd, Milton, FL 32570. Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply interested in learning more about common sports injuries, this ev... ... Read More

Milton, FL (March 3, 2025) Today, Santa Rosa Medical Center kicked off its annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting Feeding the Gulf Coast and FoodRaising Friends, Inc, and is inviting community members to participate in this effort to fight hunger in the local area. Peanut butter (and other nutritious nut/seed butters) is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Driv... ... Read More

Pensacola, FL - Santa Rosa Medical Center and the University of West Florida held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 12, 2024, to launch a new, modern direct-entry Master of Science in nursing space located at Santa Rosa Medical Center. The program is designed for individuals who hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree and want to pursue a career in nursing and become a registered nurse. The Simulation Training and Resource, or STAR, Center will provide UWF nursing students with the ability to experience ha... ... Read More

Milton, FL – A growing trend in orthopedics reveals that younger people are undergoing hip and knee replacements, raising questions about the optimal age to undergo these procedures. According to the American Academy of Orthopedics, by 2030, people younger than 65 will account for more than half of hip replacements and more than 60 percent of knee replacements. Only an orthopedic surgeon can help determine if a joint replacement is appropriate for a younger person, but they are becoming increasingly com... ... Read More

Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer Gives Best Chance of Survival Milton, FL [10/14/22] – The American College of Radiology now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms annually starting at age 40. The recommendations are in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast cancer, African Americans, and those of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should ha... ... Read More

MILTON, FL – Santa Rosa Medical Group has opened a new urgent care location at 5595 Woodbine Road in the Five Points Shopping Center, giving residents in Pace greater access to care - especially in the evenings and on weekends. In addition, the medical group’s location at 4264 Avalon Blvd. has expanded - adding 2,100 square feet, six exam rooms, and transitioning walk-in services at that location to urgent care. The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Five Poi... ... Read More

MILTON, FL – With Fall fast approaching, it’s a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you’ve already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making this an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postponed to reduce out-of-pocket... ... Read More