Niceville Senior Center to Host Free ‘Passport to Health’ Event
The Niceville Senior Center Foundation will hold its 5th annual “Passport to Health” event on March 20, offering free health and wellness resources for adults 55 and older. The event will feature over 30 organizations, educational materials, and door prizes, including a $300 grand prize.
What This Niceville Dentist Says About Fluoride Might Shock You:
A surprising email with a hot take landed in the Mid Bay News inbox after Niceville removed Fluoride from the water system. Here’s what it said:
TRICARE SNAFU Leaves Area Healthcare Providers In The Wind
TRICARE’s transition to a new claims processing system has caused significant delays in provider payments, potentially affecting access to care for military members and their families.
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Gala
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host its first “Paint the Town Red” Gala on February 8, 2025, to celebrate Sacred Heart Bay’s 75th anniversary and support its cardiovascular services.
Niceville Will Stop Adding Fluoride To Its Water
Niceville will cease adding fluoride to its drinking water on January 15 after a unanimous council vote, following City Manager David Deitch’s recommendation. Niceville was the last city in Okaloosa County to add fluoride, a practice criticized by some due to concerns about overexposure to fluoride potentially impacting children’s IQs, as reported in a study by the National Institutes of Health. The study, which expressed moderate confidence in its findings, noted the benefits of fluoride for oral health but highlighted concerns about overexposure from multiple sources.
Congressional Candidate Jimmy Patronis Talks F-35 Program, Affordable Housing and Daycare in Niceville
Jimmy Patronis, running for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat, addressed the F-35 program, housing issues, and campaign priorities during a Niceville event.
Local Hospital Named Among Nation’s Best
Sacred Heart hospitals in Pensacola and Emerald Coast have been named among Florida’s best by Newsweek!
Hundreds Walk To End Alzheimers in Okaloosa County
Hundreds gathered at Eglin’s Armament Museum for Okaloosa County’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising over $26,000 and highlighting the impact of Alzheimer’s on Florida’s seniors and diverse communities.
After Needle Sticks Employee, Niceville Manager Makes Plea to Residents About Flushable Wipes
A city worker faces months of medical testing after a needle was found in a sewer blockage—Niceville’s City Manager has a strong message for residents on the dangers of flushing hazardous items!
An Immigrant’s Dream: Former Navy Doc Opens North Walton Doctor’s Hospital
Dr. Huy Nguyen spearheads the reopening of North Walton Doctors’ Hospital, the first physician-owned facility since 2005, providing critical healthcare services to Northern Walton County.
