Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s first Wine Down Wednesday raises $10,000 for the Emerald Coast NICU and Family Birth Place
On September 27 Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation hosted a Wine Down Wednesday event benefiting Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Family Birth Place. The first-time event, held at Ambrosia 30A in Inlet Beach, raised $10,000 through ticket sales, donations, and raffle tickets. Guests enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres, glasses of Caymus Wines, and live music by Jacob Mohr, courtesy of Indigo Watercolor. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a wine pull, sponsored
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast NICU now offering more specialists for patients and families
With more than 1,200 babies born prematurely in Walton and Okaloosa counties in the past three years, families depend on access to critical services close to home at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s nationally-recognized Family Birth Place. As the home of the only neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) serving Walton and Okaloosa county families, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast continues to make significant investments by adding five new neonatal specialists to provide 24/7 coverage for sick and
21 Graduate from Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program
On May 2, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 21 business professionals from its 14th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Kayla O’Leary of Waypoint Title. She is seen in the photo on the left with Chamber Chairman Jason Belcher, FNBT Bank. Destin Forward, a community education and leadership program, was created to help find and educate future city and business leaders. After a retreat in August, the
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation Emerald Ball Raises $172K for New Medical Equipment
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced today that the Emerald Ball raised approximately $172,000 benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art CT scanner for children and adults. The Foundation held the Emerald Ball at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on Saturday, February 4, where guests enjoyed a curated dinner with filet and grouper, dancing to Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters, Epic Photo Booth, a wine and bourbon pull. The black-tie event was
Ascension Sacred Heart brings the latest in diagnostic imaging to Walton County
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is bringing a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner to the community in order to improve diagnostic capabilities, patient safety and comfort. This equipment will offer state-of-the-art technology close to home for people in need. The upgrade was made possible by the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation through generous donations by community members. "This new CT scanner is faster and more precise, which only enhances treatment for those we serve," said Bryan Walrath,
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Celebrates 20 years of Compassionately Serving the Community
On Saturday, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast commemorated the 20-year anniversary of the hospital. The celebratory event was held under a tent on the campus. Attendees included community supporters as well as dozens of hospital associates, providers and volunteers who have been with the facility since it opened. “Having nearly 60 people who have been here since Day One is a special statement,” said Bryan Walrath, President, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. “We have a culture that is second to
Tickets on Sale for 2023 Emerald Ball Benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Tickets are now on sale for the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s 2023 Emerald Ball to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, the event is Saturday, February 4 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort Golf and Spa and is presented by Howard Group, Grand Boulevard, and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward purchasing a new computerized tomography (CT) scanner for both adults and
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Earns Second National Recognition for Maternity Care
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Family Birth Place is being recognized as one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2022 by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. The hospital is the only one to receive the award in Northwest Florida. “To have our maternity care recognized on the national level earlier this year was something we were very proud of,” said Bryan Walrath, President, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. “To be honored by a second publication in the same year further speaks to the
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast launches emergency room ‘concierge’ program
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has launched a new ‘concierge’ program at its hospital emergency room to help patients who need follow-up care. When an emergency room patient needs more specialized care after the ER visit, the concierge can help them get their appointments scheduled. The concierge can also help patients manage their care team and coordinate their health records, including sending records electronically to specialists at the patient’s request. “It’s important that our patients who
20th Annual Charity Golf Classic Raises Nearly $220K to Improve Imaging Services at Ascension Sacred
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation held its 2022 Charity Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 23, at Burnt Pine Golf Club in Sandestin. The tournament raised $218,145 for a new CT scanner at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast to better serve adult and pediatric patients. The CT scanner, arriving in late 2022, will enhance the experience of patients with its speed and image quality. For example, an entire adult chest, abdomen and pelvis study can be conducted in approximately one second so patients don’t
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Only Hospital in Northwest Florida to Offer New Procedure to Relieve GERD Symptoms
Doctors at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast are the first in Northwest Florida to offer a new, minimally invasive procedure to relieve heartburn, acid reflux, and other symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The procedure is called TIF, which stands for transoral incisionless fundoplication. According to the National Institutes of Health, researchers estimate 20 percent of people in the United States are living with GERD. Doctors recently performed the first 10 TIF procedures at the
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Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast First in the Region to Offer New Procedure for Sleep Apnea
Last week care teams at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast completed their first Inspire procedure. Inspire is an FDA approved treatment option for people living with sleep apnea who struggle to use or get benefit from CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is the first hospital to offer the procedure in Northwest Florida. The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that about 22 million Americans live with sleep apnea. It occurs when the airway
20th Annual Charity Golf Classic on September 23 to Benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Registration has begun for the 2022 Charity Golf Classic, which will be held Friday, Sept. 23, at Burnt Pine Golf Club in Sandestin. The presenting sponsors this year are Grand Boulevard, Howard Group and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. The chair of this year’s event is Bill Tate. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to purchase advanced diagnostic imaging technology for the care of both pediatric and adult patients at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. The Siemens Somatom Drive CT scanner is
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Announces New Hospital President
Bryan J. Walrath, an experienced healthcare leader, has been selected to serve as president of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. Walrath will replace Henry Stovall who is retiring July 30, after 12 years of leading and contributing to Ascension Sacred Heart’s growth and success across Northwest Florida. “I am excited to lead a nationally recognized hospital in one of the fastest growing counties in the country,” said Bryan J. Walrath, incoming president of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. “I
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Named to List of Nation's 100 Top Hospitals
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has again been named to the 100 Top Hospitals® list among 2,650 acute care hospitals in the United States.. Merative, formerly IBM Watson Health, released its 2022 rankings of the top hospitals and health systems in the U.S., in partnership with Fortune, on June 30. This award marks the 6th time that the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital has made the list of the top performing hospitals in the nation. “Earning this national recognition for the 6th time is truly
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Ball Raises Nearly $200K for CT Scanner at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced today that the Emerald Ball raised $190,666 benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art CT scanner for Pediatric and Adult patients. The black-tie event was presented by Howard Group, Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center, Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Jim and Tammy Pierce. More than 290 community members, physicians and supporters of the hospital attended the event. The Emerald Ball was held at the Hilton
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Nationally Recognized as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by News
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 distinction recognizes facilities that have provided exceptional care to mothers, newborns and their families based on three data sources. These include nationwide online surveys of hospital managers and
Ascension Sacred Heart Plans to Create New Family Medicine Residency Program
Ascension Sacred Heart has announced plans to create a family medicine residency program based in Walton County, in collaboration with the University of Florida College of Medicine and with support from the Florida Department of Health. “With the growth taking place along the Emerald Coast, there is a significant shortage of primary care physicians. The projections are that the shortage will worsen in the years ahead,” said Dr. Peter Jennings, chief medical officer at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and
Performance Orthopedics and Spine Program Expands into Florida Panhandle
Patients in need of orthopedic care, as well as neck and back surgery, now have expanded access to care across Northwest Florida. This new program brings together providers from throughout the community to provide patients with advanced, personalized, comprehensive and cost-effective musculoskeletal care, with surgeries performed at Ascension Sacred Heart hospitals in Miramar Beach, Panama City and Pensacola, as well as outpatient surgery centers across the region. Performance Orthopedics and Spine
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Pediatric Emergency Room to open at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Sick and injured children in Walton County will soon have access to specialized medical care, thanks to a new pediatric emergency room from the Studer Family Children’s Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. The Miramar Beach hospital campus will open a new pediatric emergency room on Dec. 14, including four treatment rooms, one triage room and three observation rooms, plus advanced equipment specially designed for diagnosing and treating medical emergencies in kids. Because coming to the
Ascension Sacred Heart Recognized for Support of Tissue Donation
Ascension Sacred Heart is the recipient of the Award of Excellence from LifeNet Health, which coordinates with hospitals to honor gifts of tissue donation. These donations help save lives, improve the quality of life and give hope to many in Northwest Florida. During 2019, Ascension Sacred Heart increased its number of tissue donations by 9 percent — impacting even more lives. A total of 106 individuals in Northwest Florida became tissue donors through Ascension Sacred Heart’s support. As a result,
