Longtime White-Wilson CEO Alan Gieseman Announces Retirement
After more than two decades, Alan Gieseman is retiring as CEO of White-Wilson Medical Center, the region’s largest independent physician group. Gieseman has worked with the organization’s physician owners and leaders to expand access to health care for tens of thousands of locals and visitors in a three-county region since taking the helm 21 years ago. He has helped the group successfully navigate major changes in the health care industry and serve the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Gieseman
The Little Black Dress Party Returns
The White-Wilson Community Foundation (WWCF) will host the return of its award-winning fundraising event, The Little Black Dress Party, on Saturday, September 16. Guests will gather at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to help raise funds to provide critical health services for individuals in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The Little Black Dress Party is an evening dedicated to celebrating good health and raising funds for community members in need. This will be the event’s 11th year and will
WWMC Employee Celebrates 55 Years of Service
The White-Wilson Medical Center Board of Directors recognized Imaging Technician Hank Taylor with the Lifetime Service Award during its quarterly shareholder meeting on May 2. Taylor will retire May 14 after more than 55 years with White-Wilson. “We are beyond grateful for the hard work and dedication Mr. Taylor has put into our organization,” said White-Wilson CEO Alan Gieseman. “His exemplary technical skills, volunteerism and service have made him a role model to many, and his lasting impact will be
WWMC Recognized as Best in Destin
Readers of VIP Destin Magazine have voted White-Wilson Medical Center as Best Medical Group and Best Urgent Care in the magazine’s annual Best in Destin awards. Dr. Richard Reno of White-Wilson Pediatric Clinic in Destin was also named Best Pediatrician. Following a two-week voting period late last year, White-Wilson and Dr. Reno secured the 2023 winning titles and accepted the awards during VIP Destin’s Black Tie Ball on March 25. White-Wilson CEO Alan Gieseman and White-Wilson Board of Directors
Eight Local Children Receive Life-Changing Vision Aid
On Wednesday, March 15, local families gathered at White-Wilson Medical Center for a vision clinic during which eight children with severe visual impairments received Electronic Video Magnifiers (EVMs) funded by The White-Wilson Community Foundation (WWCF) in collaboration with Sight Savers America (SSA). The high-tech equipment opens a new world of opportunity, allowing the children to see more clearly what they have not been able to before. The vision clinic was made possible through a $15,670 grant
