By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
If you haven’t heard already there is a new weight loss medication available at a reasonable cost. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist which means it activates the GLP-1 receptor. Still confused? It doesn’t matter. It has several important actions in the body.
Semaglutide ultimately helps...
By Stacy Kehl, APRN, FNP-BC
As a nurse with over 20 years experience, I have to admit that prior to becoming the mom of a Type 1 diabetic (T1D), I had little experience with the disease. I knew the basics: Beta cell destruction, long-term chronic conditions caused by T1D (kidney...
By Dr. Richard Chern, MD
Hormone therapy has many benefits and I’ve written about these for several years now. Hormones can, however, have some unexpected effects and I have seen these effects firsthand in our clinic. I’ve informed prospective patients for years that hormones are not just for libido and...
Beach Mosquito Control District (BMCD) is an Independent Special Taxing District that operates under Chapter 388 of the Florida Statutes. The District extends from Hathaway Bridge on the east to the Walton County line on the west and south of the intercoastal waterway, excluding the West Bay community.
BMCD is...
By Diana Brown
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period began on Oct. 15 and the kind of questions I generally get asked the most are, “Do Florida Blue Medicare plans cover dental, or eyeglasses, or over-the-counter medications, etc.?” The answer is yes, we do!
However, many times the most fundamental questions about...
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 11th Annual Women’s Work-Life Symposium presented by Emerald Coast Hospice. The date is set for Friday, September 24, at FSU Panama City’s Holley Academic Center and will take place from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with a...
Blue Waters Family Medicine & Drip Room is Panama City Beach’s newest primary care office and IV hydration lounge! Rachael Smith, owner and nurse practitioner, is excited to provide medical care and hydration services to the community and its visitors. She is located in The Village of Grand Panama...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
The most frequently asked question for me is “How do I know whether I should get divorced, or keep trying?”
Sadly, many married people remain in this ambivalent “Should I Stay or Should I go” state for years.
During this time — which I call the Contemplative...
By Dr. Stacy Kehl
In the last couple of issues, I’ve discussed the importance of getting in to see your healthcare provider for routine checkups and care. Seeing your primary care provider is a key step in preventing, detecting, or controlling chronic disease. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)...
