By Michael Riles, Entomologist for Beach Mosquito Control District
Since the early days of European exploration, mosquitoes have played a vital role in Florida’s history. They carried disease and were considered a serious major pest that made it extremely difficult to establish homesteads and communities across the state. In 1870...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
The Women’s Health Initiative Study (WHI) was started with the goal to prove that synthetic hormones worked as well as bio-identical hormones. Unfortunately, the results of this study were announced in a way that scared most women and physicians into stopping hormones of any kind...
Welcome to Beach Dermatology Skin Wellness Clinic! We are the premier physician only dermatology office in the panhandle that provides comprehensive skin care services for the whole family. Dr. Jessica Clark has been serving her patients in the Panama City Beach community since 2016.
Beach Dermatology and Skin Wellness Clinic...
By Kyle Pridgen with Cindy Mulla
Whether you are a resident or visitor to Panama City Beach, home of the most beautiful beaches, you still might unexpectedly encounter a mosquito or two searching for the perfect location to start their family. Mosquitoes only need a small amount of water to...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
Women often ask us to optimize their creams or sublingual hormones another physician put them on. Men ask us to get their testosterone shots dosed correctly. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to get consistent therapeutic levels of hormones using these methods. Secondly, most research indicates these...
As a longtime supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL), the Gulf Power Foundation has donated to the agency $25,000 to support local mentoring programs that serve over 550 children from Panama City to Pensacola.
Summer is around the corner, and this gift will help ensure all...
It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Not all skin cancers are treated the same. When cancers appear in cosmetically sensitive areas or are considered high-risk, Mohs surgery is recommended. This surgery is typically performed on the face, neck, ears, hands...
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 Eddie Summers, Operations Team Leader, Beach Mosquito Control District
Most people are aware of mosquito control spray trucks. These trucks drive around at night, spraying to control adult mosquitoes. It is clear what the mosquito control technicians are doing during these night missions. What exactly do these technicians do...
