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Collects More than 11,800 Jars for Local Food Organizations MILTON, FL - To help fight hunger in the community, and to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) has donated nearly 11,900 jars of peanut butter (and other nutritious nut/seed butters) to two local food agencies through their fourth 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 encou... ... Read More

Milton, FL (March 31, 2026) For the fourth consecutive year, Santa Rosa Medical Center commemorated National Doctors’ Day in a meaningful way, honoring the physicians who serve at the hospital. In lieu of traditional gifts, SRMC made charitable contributions to four local organizations in recognition of its dedicated medical staff. Observed annually on March 30, National Doctors’ Day is an opportunity to celebrate physicians for the vital role they play in improving the health and well-being of our comm... ... Read More

Total Impact Adds Up to $146 Million Milton, FL (March 19, 2026) – At more than 282,000 patient encounters last year, Santa Rosa Medical Center delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Santa Rosa County community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing $146 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, cha... ... Read More

At 87 years old, Grady Hester has lived a remarkable life of service and leadership. A proud Navy PA and Vietnam Veteran, Grady has dedicated himself not only to his country but also to his community. A Milton local with 40 years of medical experience, he has served as a hospital administrator, a Sunday School teacher, and a longtime member of the Milton City Council. Over the years, Grady and his wife have been patients at Santa Rosa Medical Center on multiple occasions, receiving care in the ER, ICU, ... ... Read More

The Region’s only hospital to receive A letter grade for Fall 2025 Milton, FL (NOVEMBER 13, 2025) – Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. They are the only hospital in Escambia or Santa Rosa County to receive an “A” grade. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively... ... Read More

MILTON, FL – Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randall “Randy” DeLee as its new chief administrative officer (CAO). “Santa Rosa Medical Center is an expanding healthcare system within a growing community supported by an outstanding team of employees, physicians, and volunteers,” said DeLee. “This organization is deeply committed to serving the Santa Rosa County community, and I’m excited to work alongside such a talented group of healthcare professionals to deliv... ... Read More

After months of limited mobility following hip replacement surgery, Anna found renewed strength and independence through the dedicated care and personalized therapy at Santa Rosa Medical Center. October 22, 2025 (Milton, FL) - After a hip replacement last year, Anna found herself wheelchair bound and struggling to regain her independence. “My mobility was almost zero,” she recalls. Searching for hope, she discovered Santa Rosa Medical Center’s Physical Therapy department — and everything changed. In jus... ... Read More

September 15, 2025 (Milton, FL) – So far this year, 25 cases of Vibrio Vulnificus -- a bacteria sometimes referred to as "flesh-eating bacteria" -- have been reported in Florida, including five in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties. Santa Rosa Medical Center is sharing information on this bacteria to help area residents understand their risk, ways to prevent infection, and when to seek help. Charles Windfelder, DMSc, a primary care provider for Santa Rosa Medical Group Navarre who frequently spends weeken... ... Read More

MILTON, FL (August 20, 2025) – Santa Rosa Medical Center has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy and free of disease – is decreasing. Baby Boomers are... ... Read More

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