Dec 4, 2014
North Okaloosa Medical Center helps residents sign up for health insurance
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Medical Center is helping area residents learn about the Health Insurance Marketplace and enroll in affordable plans.
Dec 4, 2014
Look Good, Feel Better program scheduled
MIRAMAR BEACH — Look Good Feel Better's next session is 5-7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast, Olson’s Women’s Diagnostic Center, 7800 U.S. Highway 98 W., Miramar Beach.
Dec 3, 2014
Saturday concert to benefit Covenant Hospice
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Emerald Coast Community Band presents "By Golly, Be Jolly," a holiday concert benefiting Covenant Hospice, on Saturday.
Nov 18, 2014
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT: Want to quit? Double your chances by making a plan
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20. The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and Tobacco Free Florida are encouraging tobacco users in Okaloosa County to quit on th…
Nov 18, 2014
Give thanks, and blood, for the Thanksgiving holiday
PENSACOLA — Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to give thanks. Many of us are thankful for our own health and for the health of our friends and families.
Nov 15, 2014
Okaloosa County rabies alert lifted
Since there have been no new reports of rabid animals since September, the Florida Department of Health-Okaloosa has lifted the 60-day rabies alert in the county.
Nov 14, 2014
Strengthening your immune system focus of upcoming workshop
NICEVILLE— A seminar featuring Dr. Dean Jacks is planned at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 at Chiropractic Associates, 705 W. John Sims Parkway, Niceville.
Nov 14, 2014
These text alerts are helping college students live healthier
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Internet lessons and “tailored” text alerts can help some young people adopt healthier lifestyles, according to a national study aimed at preventing weight gain.
Nov 12, 2014
Shady Grove Helping Hands Community Fair offers details on medical assistance programs
BAKER — Northwest Florida organizations are teaming up for the Shady Grove Helping Hands Community Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at Shady Grove Assembly of God Church, 1189 Shady Grove Road, Ba…
Nov 7, 2014
6 must-know facts about Obamacare open enrollment
If you buy your own health insurance, add this important date to your year-end to-do list: November 15.