Category: health-fitness

CRESTVIEW — New hyperbaric chambers will help treat troublesome wounds that don't seem to heal, North Okaloosa Medical Center officials said.

CRESTVIEW — Red Leg the Dreaded and his pirate crew, including the beautiful but deadly Pillage Ann Freebooty, have set their sights on Crestview.

The Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida is observing "Through With Chew Week" to raise awareness about smokeless tobacco's consequences.

This week, Crestview High School, Laurel Hill School and Fort Walton Beach High School's Students Working Against Tobacco members are educating the public about the dangers of chewing tobacco.

Covenant Hospice's board of directors have appointed Odin Berg as the nonprofit's interim CEO. Berg will concurrently maintain his position as senior vice president/chief financial officer for the no…

CRESTVIEW — Fundraisers are an integral part of providing county residents with mental health services. Florida ranks next to last among the 50 states in funding for mental health services, First Jud…

For the past 30 years, I've fought for lung health with the American Lung Association. Our organization has been a leader in the battle against tobacco, which is the leading cause of preventable illn…

CRESTVIEW — Holly Jacobs is preparing for the future; for her, that means understanding Parkinson's disease.

CRESTVIEW — The bad news is MRSA is here and it's here to stay. The good news is, it's easy to avoid just by practicing good hygiene, North Okaloosa Medical Center infection control nurse Lida Deonar…

LAUREL HILL — Katlyn "Katie" Free, a 2009 Laurel Hill School graduate, was a fierce competitor in basketball, softball and volleyball.