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Baker Act patient located after escape from Niceville hospital
A Baker Act patient who escaped from HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital on June 4 was safely located and taken into custody after a multi-agency search through Turkey Creek and surrounding waterways, according to the Niceville Police Department. Officers responded to the hospital at approximately 4:15 p.m. after the patient...
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Emergency purchase approved for wastewater treatment facility in PCB
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - An emergency purchase was approved for the Panama City Beach Wastewater Treatment Facility after the main electrical breakers started failing. Assistant Utilities Director Ken Schroth at the City of Panama City Beach says it could create a serious hazard to personnel and equipment if...
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Jackson Hospital Breaks Ground on New Therapy Center
Jackson Hospital officials, board members, community leaders, and guests gathered Monday, June 8, to break ground on the hospital's new Therapy Center at 3030 Hospital Drive, marking another major milestone in the transformation of the former Golson Elementary School property into a growing healthcare campus. The new facility is expected to expand rehabilitation services while bringing multiple therapy programs together under one roof.
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HCA Fort Walton-Destin nurses push for better pay, conditions
FORT WALTON-DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — Nurses picket outside HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital Tuesday, taking a stand for better pay, better working conditions and better patient care. HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital nurses picket Tuesday for better workplace standards. (Courtesy of National Nurses United) “We are starving for resources,” HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital Registered Nurse Paige Campbell […]
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Operation Spay Bay emphasizes the importance of vaccinating against rabies
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Operation Spay Bay is reminding Panhandle residents that rabies can be deadly. “Rabies is a neurological disease that affects the brain,” said Maxine Cornette, the community outreach organizer for Operation Spay Bay. “Once a pet contracts rabies and shows symptoms, it is fatal at that point.”
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HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital hosts 3rd annual Trauma Survivors Day
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital recently hosted its 3rd Annual Trauma Survivors Day, bringing together patients, first responders and medical staff for an emotional celebration of survival and recovery. The event reunited trauma survivors with the local EMS crews who responded to their emergencies in the field and the hospital...
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Ascension Sacred Heart Bay presents Daisy Awards to outstanding nurses
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – In celebration of Hospital Week, a local Panama City hospital honored nurses with Daisy Awards for their hard work. And they presented two new awards this year. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay gave out four Daisy Awards to nurses today The awards are presented by the Daisy Foundation, a program that […]
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HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital earns 5-star quality rating from national agency
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital has received a 2026 5-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest possible rating a hospital can earn under the federal program. The CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating evaluates hospitals nationwide across several categories, including mortality, safety of care,...
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Tortoise Clinic Launches Men’s Optimization Membership (M.O.M.) to Help Men Take Control of Their Health
Tortoise Clinic is proud to announce the launch of its new Men’s Optimization Membership, better known as M.O.M., a monthly wellness membership designed to help men prioritize their health, performance, and longevity through consistent provider-guided care and accountability. M.O.M. stands for Men’s Optimization Membership and is built for men...
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Ian Weisberg Grant for Future Healthcare Leaders Opens Applications to Support the Next Generation of Medical Innovators
NICEVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / The Ian Weisberg Grant for Future Healthcare Leaders officially announces the opening of its annual application cycle. This initiative serves as a cornerstone for undergraduate students across the nation who demonstrate academic excellence and a profound dedication to the medical field. By providing financial assistance to aspiring clinicians, the program aims to foster a community of professionals committed to the same high standards of patient care and innovation that define the career of IanWeisberg.
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Jackson Hospital Honors Colby Roland
Jackson Hospital Honors Colby Roland, LPN, as Employee of the Quarter. Jackson Hospital proudly recognizes Colby Roland, LPN, as Employee of the Quarter for his compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient centered care. Colby earned this recognition after going above and beyond for a vulnerable patient brought in by EMS...
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FSU Health campus adds providers, hospital construction continues
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The medical office building at the FSU Health campus has added multiple providers so far this year. A primary care physician moved in this week. Earlier in the year, an OB-GYN was added. More providers are expected as the year moves on, with dermatology and an outpatient pharmacy on the way.