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Last year, our hospital contracted with American Physician Partners (APP) to provide physician staffing in our Emergency Rooms. This collaboration helps us continue to provide timely, effective emergency care and keep patient satisfaction high in our Emergency Rooms. These physicians began the credentialing process with Blue Cross/Blue Shield in November 2018. Credentialing is required by insurance companies to verify education, qualifications, certifications, background and other information before the... ... Read More

MILTON, FL: Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. The Weight Loss Surgery Center at Santa Rosa Medical Center has achieved accreditation as an Accredited Bariatric Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American Co... ... Read More

You’ll find Santa Rosa Medical Group in a brand new medical office building with expanded services right here in Navarre. This new facility is home to primary care physicians and a walk-in clinic open six days a week with extended hours. Other specialists, including OB/GYNs, orthopedic and general surgeons, will be here on a rotating basis. For our patients’ convenience, we have an on-site lab and a radiology department. It’s all part of our continuing commitment to this growing community. ... Read More

Satellite Emergency Department Will Increase Access to Emergency Services Pace, FL (6/4/2019) –Santa Rosa Medical Center’s Emergency Room at Pace will open its doors on June 4 of 2019 at 3 p.m. CST. This is the hospital’s first and the community’s only freestanding emergency department. The facility is located at the corner of Hwy 90 and Woodbine Road, and will available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve patients who experience medical emergencies. “We are committed to expanding access to emerg... ... Read More

Milton, FL, January 14, 2019 - Santa Rosa Medical Center is taking minimally invasive surgery with the addition of new robotic equipment. Minimally invasive techniques are advanced through the use of robotic assisted equipment, allowing surgeons to perform more complex procedures. The new and updated surgical system provides minimally invasive surgical options for a variety of procedures in the areas of gynecology, urology, thoracic, cardiac and general surgery. Wristed instruments translate the surgeon... ... Read More

Milton, FL, 11/29/2018 – Santa Rosa Medical Center had their annual lighting of the wreath ceremony with an extra twist, the reveal of their new surgical robot! Community members enjoyed music provided by the Bennett C. Russell Elementary School Choir, interacting with the new surgical robot, and a surprise guest in a red suit made his appearance. Santa Rosa Medical Center wishes you safe and happy holidays! ... Read More

If you’re thinking, “A colonoscopy?! Isn’t that a test for OLD people?,” you may want to take a closer look at recent news from the American Cancer Society. The ACS this year altered their recommendation for timing of a first-time colon cancer screening from age 50 to age 45, for those at average risk of cancer. The change was directly tied to the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancers – including many with no family history of the disease. Colon cancer is the third most... ... Read More

Navarre, FL, 9/21/2018 – Santa Rosa Medical Group, an affiliate of Santa Rosa Medical Center, broke ground on the new location for Santa Rosa Medical Group – Navarre. Santa Rosa Medical Center is committed to serving the needs of this ever-growing community and is excited to continue servicing this area by expanding our current services provided in Navarre. This 9,000 square-foot Medical Office Building will be equipped with full time Primary Care Physicians, as well as a Walk-in clinic. We will also pr... ... Read More

PACE, FL, 8/7/2018 – Santa Rosa Medical Center broke ground on their Free Standing Emergency Department located at the corner of Highway 90 and Woodbine in Pace, Florida. Santa Rosa Medical Center is committed to serving the needs of this ever-growing community, by building the first free standing emergency department in Santa Rosa County, we stand by providing our community with immediate and easily accessible healthcare. Santa Rosa Medical Center’s Free Standing Emergency Room will be a full service e... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (April 16, 2018) – From time to time, almost everyone will experience a stomachache. Most causes of abdominal pain are nothing to worry about, and will either pass on their own or be easily diagnosed and treated. But sometimes, stomach pain is a sign of a more serious illness. Learn which symptoms to watch out for, and use these tips to prepare for a successful visit with your doctor. “Stomach pain is both quite common AND notoriously difficult to diagnose,” says Geoffrey Roelant, M... ... Read More