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MILTON, Fla. (July 16, 2026) — Santa Rosa Medical Center and its Medical Staff are proud to announce a combined $15,000 donation to the Pace Athletic Recreation Association (PARA), with $7,500 contributed by the hospital and $7,500 by the Medical Staff, reinforcing their shared commitment to supporting the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The donation will help fund improvements to PARA's facilities while also supporting a scholarship fund that provides registration assistance for ch... ... Read More

MILTON & CRESTVIEW, FL - June 30, 2026 - North Okaloosa Medical Center and Santa Rosa Medical Center have both been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care. Santa Rosa Medical Center received the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for the second consecutive year, reflecting its sustained excellence in stroke treatment and patient o... ... Read More

CANTONMENT, FL — Santa Rosa Medical Group is expanding access to primary care services in Escambia County with the opening of a new clinic in Cantonment this July. The location, at 2360 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, marks the medical group’s first primary care clinic in Escambia County and is designed to provide more convenient healthcare access to the residents in the area. The clinic will offer comprehensive primary care services for adults, including preventive care, treatment for minor illnesses, chronic di... ... Read More

Milton, FL (May 6, 2026) – Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) earned their second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Every Spring and Fall, 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 on errors, accidents, injuries and infections. “At Santa Rosa Medical Center, our team remains steadfast in deli... ... Read More

For Michael Henson, a 100% disabled veteran who spent nearly 40 years serving in the Navy and as a Merchant Marine captain, strength and resilience have always been part of life. But when unexpected health issues arose, he found himself navigating unfamiliar waters. Michael initially brushed off his symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath, assuming it was just heartburn. But when his breathing worsened, he knew something wasn’t right. He went to Santa Rosa Medical Center’s freestanding emergency ... ... Read More

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