Wellness

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...

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 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....

Why You Should Add One to Your Healthcare Team By James B. Cox, PT, CEO, Therapy1One Rehabilitation Center With health in sharp focus as a result of the pandemic, now may be a good time to look at the team of experts you have in place and see if there...

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...

By Michael Roth It is finally here again — Medicare Open Enrollment, or more precisely, the Annual Election Period (AEP). Every year, from October 15th to December 7th, Medicare eligible folks can do pretty much anything they want with their coverage. I have addressed many of the details of those...

The Number Every Pet Owner Needs to Know By Joanne MacPhee If you have or have ever had, a pet, then you get it. They are a loved and cherished member of your family and you will do almost anything to make sure they are provided for, safe, and healthy. So,...

By Stephenie Craig Even if you highly value optimism, 2020 is giving you a run for your money. As we sit six months into the pandemic, Hurricane Sally has pummeled the Panhandle, and we all know someone impacted by Covid, fires, racial tensions, not to mention the upcoming election discussions....

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD Last month we discussed our quick weight loss program. This month I will discuss how even mild thyroid dysfunction can cause weight gain over months and years. And this weight gain is nearly impossible to lose and keep off without getting the thyroid optimized. The thyroid...

By Michael Roth, Florida Health Connector Happy with your Medicare benefits? Not interested in making changes for 2021. Great! You do not have to do a thing! However, if you are ready to make a change, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15, 2020 to December 7, 2020...