Sep 9, 2015
Water quality test results announced for Okaloosa parks
FORT WALTON BEACH — No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Oct. 9.
No parks failed tests based on EPA-recommen…
Sep 9, 2015
Covenant Hospice sets volunteer training in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A Covenant Hospice volunteer training workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 and Wednesday, Sept. 23 at First United Methodist Church-Crestview, 599 8th Ave.
Intereste…
Sep 8, 2015
Free Alzheimer's training for Okaloosa and Walton businesses
The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Okaloosa and Walton counties is launching a campaign to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly.
Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, …
Sep 8, 2015
Sacred Heart opens walk-in clinic in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Sacred Heart Medical Group in Crestview has opened a walk-in clinic for minor injuries and illnesses.
The clinic — 550 Redstone Ave. W, Suite 200 — will see patients 12 and older.
A b…
Sep 3, 2015
Donate blood, save lives this Labor Day weekend
CRESTVIEW — Sept. 4-7, blood donors will receive a “Born To Give” T-shirt, a $10 gift card and a wellness check-up of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, along with a cholesterol scree…
Sep 1, 2015
Crestview nursing home recognized for excellence
TALLAHASSEE – Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center is among nine Florida nursing homes recognized with a Governor’s Gold Seal Award. The long-term care facilities deliver consistently excellent quality …
Aug 31, 2015
Life Line health screens scheduled at Crestview church
First United Methodist Church will host medical screenings by Life Line Screening 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at the church, 599 8th Ave., Crestview.
Five screenings will be offered that scan for pot…
Aug 26, 2015
Four Okaloosa parks receive advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Four Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Aug. 26.
Emerald Promenade and Wayside Park, both…
Aug 19, 2015
2 Okaloosa parks receive advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Aug. 19.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, and…
Aug 17, 2015
North Okaloosa Medical Center physicals help students kick off a healthy year
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa County students are going back to school on Monday, which also means it's time for annual physicals and immunizations.
“Annual checkups allow a physician to get to know t…