Wellness

PCB Chamber New Member Spotlight Welcome to Tranquility By The Sea Massage and Spa! This small local business is owned and operated by Nicole Leonard and Nicki Crawford, here to provide an escape from the noise of everyday busy life. Tranquility By The Sea is conveniently located at The...

By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD Most marital conflicts are unsolvable. In fact, according to renowned relationship researcher John Gottman, 69% of marital conflicts are perpetual problems that couples will never resolve. Only 31% of the problems in marriage are solvable. This is true for both happy couples and unhappy couples. So,...

“My Mom can’t stay home alone anymore... What are we going to do?” This is a question you may have been faced with concerning a parent. We often find ourselves in the position of making difficult decisions regarding the care and well-being of the dear ones in our lives...

By Heather Kretzer, Public Information Officer/Public Services Manager, Florida Department of Health in Bay County The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) is urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Getting vaccinated if you are healthy helps to protect our most vulnerable populations....

Following a dangerous uptick in the number of unsafe sleep deaths in Bay County, the Healthy Start Program and Children’s Advocacy Center have partnered with Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center to launch ‘This Side Up,’ a Safe Sleep Baby campaign. Over the coming months the Advocacy Center and Healthy...

By James Clauson, Director, BMCD It seems that spring had just sprung, but now it’s halfway through summer! Next month, school will be here, and we will be in the middle of hurricane season. We want to make sure that the residents of BMCD know that they are being served...

By Joanne MacPhee As the region’s largest non-profit provider of care services, Covenant Care has a unique day-to-day perspective when it comes to the health needs and challenges in our community. That is why they created the Covenant Care Foundation. The Foundation seeks to bridge the gap between those who have...

By Gregg Renner “Where are patients able to get same-day testing and results for radiology and bloodwork that don’t require a trip to the emergency room?” That is a question that emergency room physicians ask themselves many times over. As ER physicians with decades of experience, our founders saw countless...

As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida Department of Health offers these health and safety recommendations: Flu Vaccination: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone six months and older get a flu...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD I used to get stressed over small stuff. A lack of plans or a last-minute change would make my head spin. Events I had no control over could keep me from sleeping and I struggled to get active. I felt exhausted by the end of...