Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast was named to Newsweek’s 2022 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The hospital also received this designation in 2021. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is one of only three hospitals in Florida named as a 5-ribbon facility on the list. The Best Maternity Care...
By Stephenie Craig, LCSW
Our 10 year old son, Will, suggested our monthly article should be an interview with him about ADHD to help other kids who might be struggling. We decided to turn it into a two part series addressing the perspective of both kids and parents. The following...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Summer is here. You can feel the humidity thicken and watch traffic double. Sunscreen sales increase as we hit the beach, go camping, work in the yard, etc. Many of us look over the myriad choices focusing on SPF numbers rather than ingredients.
The benefits of...
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has once again been awarded the highest grade on The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade for the Fall 2021. The national designation and top grade recognizes the hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards.
The Leapfrog Group is a...
By Stephenie Craig, LCSW
I found myself in a close relationship constantly feeling hurt and disappointed. I felt resentful and repeatedly like I wasn’t asking for anything unreasonable but the person refused to give me what I needed. Have you been there too? Maybe it’s a family member, a partner,...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
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...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Carbs are everywhere and necessary for our health. However, the carbs we choose can affect our gut health, immune system, cholesterol levels, blood sugar and energy. So, let’s learn a little about them.
Definition: (carbo-hydrate) A large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living...
By Stephenie Craig, LCSW
You’re in the middle of a conversation and suddenly it becomes apparent the person you’re talking to holds a different opinion on an important topic. Maybe you start to worry if you share your thoughts, you’ll be judged or canceled. Maybe you feel incensed that the...
