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11/28/2025
Dr. Ryan Gegg, an ENT who does procedures at Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, recently celebrated helping 200 people in the area get better sleep and reduce their health risks. One of those patients, Lesia, says this technology for sleep apnea has helped her have more energy and it's so much easier than a CPAP machine that she was unable to use due to claustrophobia. Learn more by watching this story from WMBB News 13: http://ascn.io/61817oxgf
11/27/2025
Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Hear from Larry Spicer, Ascension’s Associate Vice President of Security, on what it means to live Thanksgiving every day through gratitude and service.🧡
11/26/2025
We are honored to have been voted Best Medical Center/Hospital in the 2025 Best of the Emerald Coast awards - a true testament to our team’s commitment to excellence and compassionate, patient-centered care.
Thank you to our staff, patients, and the Emerald Coast community for your trust and support. Here’s to continuing to serve you with innovation, integrity and heart.💙
11/25/2025
Christmas shopping for children on your list? Learn how a simple test with a common household product can help keep them safe from chocking hazards. Watch the story from WJHG-TV here:
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast typically sees an increase in choking cases during holidays.
11/25/2025
A lung screening may help find lung cancer early, when it’s most treatable. If you’re above 50 and currently smoke or have quit smoking, it’s time to schedule and know your risk: http://ascn.io/61857O5L3
11/21/2025
November is Men’s Health Month — time to schedule your health screenings to keep all cylinders firing at peak performance. 🚗🚗
This season and every day, our care teams are here for life’s little mishaps — from sprains and scrapes to breaks and boo-boos. For unexpected injury or sudden illness, we’re open. Walk in to any one of our urgent care locations, check in online or head to the ER — no appointment needed.
Diabetes impacts more than 38 million adults and children across the United States. At Ascension Sacred Heart, we’re committed to providing the education, early detection, and comprehensive care our community needs to stay healthy.
Living with diabetes increases your chances of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke. If you have questions about your risk or management options, our team is here to help: http://ascn.io/61837k5it
11/14/2025
Trey Abshier, CEO of Emerald Coast, along with the administration team, spent time this week shadowing associates as part of his 'Day in the Life' initiative, gaining firsthand insight into the incredible work happening across our ministry. This hands-on time allows him to listen and better understand the daily workflows, challenges and wins of the team.
They really vibe in their matching shoes!👟
11/13/2025
New moms, we’ve got a space just for you!
Join us every third Wednesday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 AM for a supportive and welcoming group where you can connect with others on your breastfeeding journey.
Whether you're navigating newborn behavior, maintaining milk supply, returning to work, or adjusting to night feedings, we've got you covered. Plus, all sessions are guided by an experienced IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
This group is open to mothers and infants up to 6 months old. No registration required—show up and share your journey. We can't wait to see you there!
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Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is a nationally recognized 76-bed community hospital located in Miramar Beach, Florida, near Destin, providingi compassionate, personalized healthcare services to residents of Walton, Okaloosa and Bay counties.
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is the area’s most preferred and respected hospital. We are proud to be a leader in state-of-the-art medical technology, robotic procedures and provide nationally recognized services for our community, close to home. Through Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart, we offer physician services for a variety of specialties throughout the area with more than 300 highly skilled and qualified doctors on staff. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast provides a complete range of healthcare services including: life-saving heart and vascular services, cancer services, surgery, orthopedics, spine, adult and pediatric rehabilitation and full service 24/7 emergency care. We also offer comprehensive women’s services, including obstetrics, gynecology, and maternity services. Our pediatric services are supported by the specialists at The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.
Expecting mothers delivering in our Family Birth Place enjoy private labor, delivery and recovery suites in a safe, caring environment. Our team of highly skilled Ob/Gyns and nurses provide the compassionate, skilled care you deserve. For future higher risk deliveries, you'll be reassured to know that our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit scheduled to open later this year, will have neonatologists available 24/7.
Innovations made possible through Ascension enable patients and their families to connect with their caregivers when, where and how they need it. We continue to develop and provide ways to offer care that is convenient and accessible, such as our online physician visits available 24 hours a day at ascension.org/onlinecare. We strive to bring the best solutions from across our connected system of more than 36,000 aligned Ascension providers to benefit every patient — here and nationwide.
Dedicated to providing high quality, person-centered care, our facility consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the country for patient safety, experience and satisfaction. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has been recognized five times as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for patient satisfaction by Truven Health Analytics and ranked multiple times as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery. The hospital has been recognized nationally with Clinical Excellence Awards for Labor and Delivery, Gynecologic and Spine Surgery, Intensive Care and Emergency Department services.
Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity and is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care for everyone, especially the poor and most vulnerable. Living out our mission as a faith-based entity, Ascension Sacred Heart provides more than $142 million a year in benefits to our surrounding communities, including more charity care to the area's most vulnerable citizens than any other health care institution. The hospital sees more than 52,000 visits annually, including more than 1,300 infant deliveries and more than 31,000 emergency department visits. We look forward to serving you.