New mothers at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast have access to the highest level of breastfeeding support and education available, thanks to the hospital’s efforts to become recognized as a Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc is the U.S. authority for the implementation of...
Sacred Heart Medical Group Pediatrics Hosts FREE Ask the Doc: Healthy Moms & Babies Class
Pregnant women and new moms are invited to join Sacred Heart Medical Group Pediatrics for a free “Ask the Doc” class about giving babies a healthy start.
Led by Stephen Bolduc, MD, MS, FAAP, the class...
By Christine Rushford, Coastal Counseling
Many parents complain that their teenagers no longer talk with them. Communication has now taken the form of sullen mumbling or random, rage-filled outbursts. Many teens prefer the company of friends rather than family which leads to hurt feelings all around. As children turn into...
Local Nonprofit Working to Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Efforts along Emerald Coast
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) leads the fight against suicide. They are dedicated to saving lives and bringing...
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. “Protecting patients from harm is...
By Christine Rushford
Tickets to the holiday show…check.
Sparkly Christmas dresses to wear…check.
Fancy dinner before the show…check.
Epic meltdown in the lobby of the theatre where you miss the entire show…check!
During the holiday season it is very easy for parents to get swept up in the social pressures of providing “The...
Caregivers of persons suffering with Parkinson’s disease are invited to join a new monthly Parkinson’s support group meeting hosted by Somerby Senior Living and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Somerby Senior Living located at 164 West Hewett...
By Dr. Richard Chern, MD
Testosterone does much more than just build muscle mass. Testosterone absolutley benefits women in many ways. The body uses testosterone to make estrogen, making it vitally important for women.
The benefits of testosterone hormone replacement therapy are equally as good for women as men. Improved libido...
By Melanie Stewart
It’s time to meet the Dream Team! Let me introduce the Small Intestine, responsible for absorbing precious nutrients, and his good friend King Pancreas, creator of vital enzymes that release those nutrient gems. As food leaves the stomach, it enters the small intestine and the conversation between...
