CRESTVIEW — If you dread heading miles from home this time of year to confront pushing crowds in chain stores with crowded parking lots, downtown Crestview’s merchants offer an alternative.
Here’s …
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North Okaloosa Medical Center kicks off smoke-free status with Dec. 1 celebration
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Medical Center officials are kicking off their smoke-free site celebration this afternoon.
North Okaloosa Medical Center is a smoke-free location starting today, Dec. 1. …
LETTER: Legislation would help reduce unemployment among veterans
Dear editor,
Military veterans receive some of the best medical training and experience available when serving our country.
Their sacrifices, commitment to duty, and ability to get the job done i…
Northwest Florida State dental assisting students complete on-the-job training
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Northwest Florida State College dental assisting students have completed rotations shadowing 50 fourth-year dental students from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at th…
Weekend blood drive scheduled by Boeing and OneBlood
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Boeing Company and OneBlood's 11th Annual Season of Hope Blood Drive is set for 11-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 4-5.
The event is at Boeing, 300 Mary Esther Blvd., i…
Crestview woman shares struggle with pain as governor raises awareness
CRESTVIEW — Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month is technically in November.
However, unlike with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, you probably saw no local public service announ…
Okaloosa Department of Health observes World AIDS Day Dec. 1
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is observing World AIDS Day Dec. 1.
The annual observance and provides an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fi…
Northwest Florida African-American caregivers sought for dementia project
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University seeks African-American adults who provide direct care for a loved one with dementia at least six hours a week, and have a strong need to reduce their own stress…
Seminar offers holiday tips for Alzheimer's, dementia caregivers
FORT WALTON BEACH — "Home for the Holidays: Guidance for Dementia Caregivers," a Covenant Hospice lecture, will provide tips on creating the best possible holiday experience for caregivers and their …
SHANKLIN: Time for a family meeting to discuss financial preparations
During the holiday season, you no doubt have a lot going on in your life — such as work functions, gatherings with friends and neighbors, and tracking down the elusive perfect gift.
But you may fin…