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Aug 1, 2017

Win the battle against back-to-school germs

Did you know that, on average, elementary school children get eight to 12 colds or cases of the flu each school year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? This school year, fo…

Aug 1, 2017

Nurse submissions, donations requested for Eglin monument

CRESTVIEW — The Military Order of the Purple Heart and Northwest Florida State College are collecting information for a proposed nurses monument to be constructed at the US Air Force Armament Museum …

Jul 26, 2017

5 Okaloosa parks receive hazardous water advisories

FORT WALTON BEACH — Four Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated July 24. Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach; Wa…

Jul 26, 2017

Okaloosa health group supports National Breastfeeding Month

FORT WALTON BEACH — In August, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is observing World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7); Black Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 25-31) and National Breastfeeding M…

Jul 25, 2017

Free children's health fair returns to Crestview

CRESTVIEW — Nine years ago, area residents recognized a medical need and decided to do something about it. The 3rd Masonic District's annual No Child Without Health Care Fair, now in its 10th year,…

Jul 18, 2017

Okaloosa health department: Prepare for school vaccinations

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County urges parents and guardians to review their children's immunization records and start getting required vaccinations now. To comply with requireme…

Jul 12, 2017

Okaloosa promenade receives hazardous water advisory

FORT WALTON BEACH — An Okaloosa County promenade has potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated July 12. Emerald Promenade of Okaloosa Island fa…

Jul 3, 2017

Bicyclist raises over $10k for cancer research

CRESTVIEW — Joshua Valdivia-McDonald began raising funds for cancer patients two years ago in the 4k For Cancer bike ride program sponsored by The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults . The 25-year-o…

Jun 30, 2017

Dog attack survivors cope with anxiety, seek funds for treatments

CRESTVIEW — Paige Woody and her daughter, Zoey Green, are getting ready for the next stage of medical care since they were attacked by a pit bull March 25. After the attack, surgeons worked on Zoey…

Jun 28, 2017

3 Okaloosa parks receive hazardous water advisories

FORT WALTON BEACH — Three Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated June 26. Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach; F…
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