Hope on the Horizon: Revolutionary Carbon Ion Cancer Treatment Launching in Florida
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville will launch the first carbon ion therapy program in the Western Hemisphere, bringing groundbreaking cancer treatment to Florida.
Excellence Recognized: Walton County Official Honored Across Florida
Walton County Jail Health Services Manager Dawn Cooper has been named Florida Model Jail Standards Medical Inspector of the Year.
New Fitness Options Signal Major Shift in Air Force Readiness
The Air Force is updating fitness test standards, offering more exercise options, and resuming official testing under new rules in July 2026.
There When Seconds Matter: Ascension Sacred Heart Earns Stroke Certification
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has earned Primary Stroke Center certification, strengthening access to life-saving stroke care in Walton County.
North Walton Doctors Hospital Marks First Year of Service to Walton County
North Walton Doctors Hospital marked its first anniversary with a celebration highlighting its expansion of services, leadership reflections, and commitment to expanding health care access in Walton County.
Ascension Sacred Heart Expands Maternity Care in Miramar Beach
Ascension Sacred Heart Expands Maternity Care in Miramar Beach Staff Reports June 25, 2025 12:41 pm Health, Okaloosa County, Walton County In Brief: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has expanded maternity services at The Family Birth Place by partnering with OB Hospitalist Group to enhance maternal safety and reduce emergency room wait times for expecting […]
Kiwanis Club to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital During Two-Day Drive
The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso will collect donations at local stores on May 2–3 to support pediatric care at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Recognized Among Top Maternity Hospitals in U.S. for Fifth Year
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has been named one of America’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek for the fifth year, with additional national recognition for its maternal care services and regional NICU access.
Department of Health in Okaloosa Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
The Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a Water Quality Health Advisory for Liza Jackson Park, Garniers Beach Park and Lincoln Park.
Here’s How Walton and Okaloosa Ranked for Child Well Being:
How do Walton and Okaloosa counties compare in child well-being? The latest Florida Policy Institute rankings reveal strengths—and surprising challenges.
