Category: health-fitness

CRESTVIEW — TOPS, or Take Off Pounds Sensibly, has released a message as it seeks new members.
The group stated in a media release:
"We are a weight-loss support group. Strong enough to support y…

FORT WALTON BEACH — Covenant Alzheimer’s Care, in conjunction with Superior Residences of Niceville, will host a free two-part series on Dementia Caregiver Education.
Part I, "Understanding Dementi…

CRESTVIEW — Cold weather shelters will be open Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 11-13 from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., when temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, at the following Crestview churches.
•Mon…

PENSACOLA — The 15th Annual Best Clinical Practice Symposium is set.
Designed for internists, family practitioners, geriatricians, nurses, nursing-home administrators, social workers and allied-hea…

Dear editor,
This is in response to a Facebook comment printed in the Dec. 2-4 Crestview News Bulletin.
The reader thought that DONORS should be paid more than a $10 gift card for DONATING bloo…

FORT WALTON BEACH — In 2016, Okaloosa County residents will decide which resolutions they want to focus on.
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County wants residents to think of ways to m…

FORT WALTON BEACH — Covenant Hospice plans to expand into new areas, offering more care choices beyond traditional hospice services.
For more than 30 years, the not-for-profit organization has prov…

CRESTVIEW — Davidson Middle School students are planning their annual Davidson Dash 5K/10K run to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at the school, 62…

NICEVILLE — Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services is offering free transportation on a space-available basis to local residents who would otherwise be un…

CRESTVIEW — Relay For Life of Crestview's Duke it Out team will sell cooked Boston butts for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
The butts cost $30; 40 orders per pick-up date are available. Deliveries a…