UHA Medical Center

11/24/2025

Meet Rebecca, Our Newest Family Nurse Practitioner

We are excited to introduce Rebecca, our newest Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing with her an extensive background in Women’s Health and Emergency Care. With years of hands-on clinical experience, Rebecca is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered, integrative care for women and families across all stages of life.

A proud graduate of Florida State University, Rebecca has combined her strong academic foundation with real-world expertise to deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care. Her dedication to keeping patients informed, comfortable, and empowered is at the heart of her practice.

As a lifelong resident of Florida, Rebecca has deep roots in the community and a genuine understanding of the unique needs of the patients she serves. Her warm, approachable nature paired with her advanced clinical skill set makes her an invaluable addition to our team at UHA Medical Center.

We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca and look forward to the exceptional care she will continue to provide to our patients and their families.

11/23/2025

✨ Hormone Deficiency Is Common — and Often Missed.

Low estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, or cortisol can quietly affect your mood, metabolism, energy, and overall wellness—
even when your labs say everything is “normal.”
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✨ Supplementation Can Help Rebalance.
Targeted nutrients, herbal support, and personalized hormone replacement—when appropriate—can make a powerful difference.
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✨ Foundations Matter:
• Stress management → stabilizes cortisol
• Nutrient-dense meals → fuel hormone production
• Detox support → clears excess hormones
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🪷 You’re not imagining your symptoms.
Your hormones aren’t failing you — they’re communicating.
With the right support, balance is possible. 🌿✨

📞 Connect With Us
🌐 www.unitedhealthassociates.net
📍 6140 East Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32404
📲 Call or Text: 850-792-7910

11/17/2025

Botox: Making Thanksgiving family photos more tolerable since forever 📸✨
— UHA Medical Center 🦃💉😉

🏥 ✨ 🦃 🍁 😄 💉 😊 ✨ 💛 🌟 🙌 📸 🎄 🧖‍♀️ ✨ 💋 🍂

11/17/2025

Here’s what TSH CAN’T tell you (…and why your symptoms matter):

TSH only measures one thing:
👉 How loudly your brain is talking to your thyroid.

That’s it.

It does NOT tell you:
• 📉 Actual thyroid hormone levels
• 🔥 Autoimmunity
• 🔄 Conversion problems
• 🧬 Cellular uptake
• ⚠️ Inflammation

❌ It can’t detect Hashimoto’s early
❌ It can’t measure inflammation
❌ It can’t show T4 → T3 conversion
❌ It can’t explain hair loss or weight gain
❌ It can’t diagnose adrenal imbalance

🔍 To truly understand your thyroid, you need the FULL picture:

TSH • Free T4 • Free T3 • Reverse T3
TPO • TG antibodies • Ferritin • Zinc • Selenium • Cortisol

These markers actually explain symptoms like:

• 😴 Fatigue
• ❄️ Cold intolerance
• 🌫️ Brain fog
• ⚖️ Weight changes
• 💇‍♀️ Hair loss
• 😟 Anxiety
• 🔥 Temperature issues
• 🐌 Slowed metabolism

These are physiology — not imagination.

⭐ If your symptoms don’t match your labs…

Trust your body.
Not the reference range.

🧪 TSH is a clue.
Not a conclusion.

📲 Ready to get REAL thyroid answers?

🖥️ Book online: www.unitedhealthassociates.net

📞 Text/Call: 850.792.7910

11/15/2025

🔥 Is Inflammation Secretly Wrecking Your Health?

Most people don’t realize it… but chronic inflammation can quietly disrupt your entire body:

⚡ Brain: brain fog, anxiety, low mood
❤️ Heart: higher risk of heart disease & stroke
😮‍💨 Lungs: allergies, asthma flare-ups
🤢 Gut: bloating, IBS, painful digestion
🦴 Joints: stiffness, swelling, arthritis
😴 Hormones: fatigue, weight gain, thyroid issues

🚨 What fuels inflammation?

Sugar, processed foods, stress, poor sleep, toxins, smoking/alcohol, and underlying medical issues.

🌿 Want to feel better?

Focus on whole foods, movement, better sleep, gut health, and stress control.

✨ Inflammation is silent—but the symptoms aren’t. Take your health back one simple habit at a time. 💚

📞 850-792-7910
🌐 www.unitedhealthassociates.net
🏥 UHA Medical Center

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸Today, UHA Medical Center proudly recognizes and thanks all the brave men and women who have served our great nation. ❤️🤍💙

Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. We are forever grateful for your service to our country and community.

From all of us at UHA — thank you for your service! 🙏🇺🇸

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11/10/2025

11/09/2025

🇺🇸 UHA Medical Center Honors Our Veterans 🇺🇸

🎁 This Veterans Day, we have a special gift waiting just for you!
Veterans are invited to stop by and claim their free appreciation gift on Tuesday, November 11, as our way of saying thank you for your service. Can’t make Tuesday? Stop in on Monday for your voucher or see our online availability options (including weekend options) to reserve your MICC Shot visit*

💉 And Don’t forget to share with a friend!

❤️ “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis

📍 UHA Medical Center
6140 East Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32404
💻 Book online for Tuesday for your spot at www.unitedhealthassociates.net

❤️ We salute our Veterans — today and always.

11/09/2025

🌟 Small Business Saturday at UHA Medical! 🌟

This Small Business Saturday, we’re celebrating you — our patients and community! 💚

At UHA Medical, we believe in comprehensive, compassionate care with appointments available within 1–2 business days — no long waits, no hassle. You can even book online instantly for your convenience! 🖥️💨

Don’t have time during the week for primary care? We have weekend appointments too!

🩺 Services we offer (with little to no wait time):
• Comprehensive Care – including EKGs & Labs
• Perimenopause & Menopause Management
• Integrative & Functional Medicine – because not every visit should end with a pill; we find and treat the root cause!
• Peptide & Weight Loss Management
• Nutraceutical Support
• ADHD Evaluations & Management

✨ Coming soon: We’re partnering with a general surgeon to offer pre- and post-bariatric care — helping you optimize your health and long-term success!

Support local. Support health. Support you. 💪
📅 Book your visit today — and be seen within 1–2 business days!
👉 www.unitedhealthassociates.net

BHRT, Medical, Primary Care, UHA Medical Center, Antiaging, Nutraceuticals, Wellness

11/07/2025

⚠️ The Hidden Truth About Your Metabolic Health ⚠️

You can’t outwork poor sleep.
You can’t out-supplement chronic stress.
And you definitely can’t outrun inflammation.

Because when your metabolism breaks down —
your entire body feels it.

💤 Sleep deprivation spikes insulin and cortisol — even one night can make you more insulin resistant.
🔥 Chronic stress wrecks your gut, slows your thyroid, and tells your body to store fat instead of burn it.
🌿 Gut imbalance fuels inflammation, brain fog, and fatigue.
💉 Insulin resistance creeps in silently — until your energy crashes and weight won’t budge.
🦋 Thyroid dysfunction leaves you cold, tired, anxious, and craving sugar.
🥪 Processed foods feed inflammation and hijack your hormones.

➡️ It’s not just about diet.
It’s about your entire metabolic system being under attack — and the toll is devastating.

💻 And just like a computer infected with a virus — if you ignore the warning signs long enough, your system will eventually crash.

✨ The good news: you can reverse it.
Start by healing your sleep, your stress, and your gut — your metabolism will follow.

UHA Medical Center
Empowering you to take control of your health from the inside out.
📍 6140 E. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32404
🌐 www.unitedhealthassociates.net
💳 Insurances Accepted: BCBS, Tricare, UMR, US Health Group, Cigna PPO, Medicare, and more!

11/06/2025

🍁 Feeling Tired, Moody, or Run-Down This Fall? It Might Be Your Vitamin D! ☀️

As the days get shorter and the sun hides behind the clouds, your body’s vitamin D levels can take a serious dip!
And here’s the kicker — vitamin D isn’t just a vitamin. It’s actually a hormone that affects your 💪 immune system, 💕 hormones, 🧠 brain, and 🔋 energy!
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💡 Why Vitamin D Matters (Especially in Fall & Winter)
✨ Helps slow cellular aging 🧬
✨ Strengthens your immune defenses (hello, cold & flu season!) 🦠
✨ Supports brain health & may reduce dementia risk
✨ Balances hormones — low D = low energy, worsened PCOS symptoms, low testosterone, and mood swings
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📊 The Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic:
🍂 40.9% of Americans are insufficient (20–29 ng/mL)
🍂 24.6% are deficient (< 20 ng/mL)
➡️ That means nearly two-thirds of the U.S. have below-optimal levels!
✅ Only 34.5% are in the “sufficient” range — and even fewer hit the optimal 40–60 ng/mL sweet spot.

🤧Low vitamin D is linked to more infections, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and certain cancers.
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💸 Insurance Reality Check:
Most insurance companies won’t cover a vitamin D test unless you’re already symptomatic.
But here’s the truth — most people with low vitamin D don’t feel obvious symptoms at first.
So it’s worth checking your levels even if you feel fine! (Sometimes you have to advocate for your own wellness.)
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⚖️ Know Your Numbers
🩸 “Normal” = 30–100 ng/mL
💯 “Optimal” = 50–80 ng/mL (where most people feel their best)
☀️ Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is more effective than D2 for raising levels.
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✨ Bottom Line:
Shorter days don’t have to mean lower energy or lower mood.
Check your vitamin D levels this fall and keep your body — and your hormones — happy all season long!

➡️ Book online to get those labs checked in our office: www.unitedhealthassociates.net

Or call/text 850-792-7910 for more appointment options! (Yes, we have select weekend availabilities too!)

11/02/2025

💉 “Operation: Pass the PT Test” 💪

Tired of feeling like your legs forgot how to leg halfway through the 2-mile run? Or like your soul leaves your body halfway through push-ups? 👀

It’s time to give yourself the best chance for your best performance! 💥

Level up your performance with the MICC Shot! ⚡

A metabolic and energy-boosting blend designed to help you:
✅ Torch fat
✅ Boost stamina
✅ Recover faster
✅ Crush your PT test like a champ 😎

This isn’t your average “energy shot” — it’s your secret weapon for peak performance.

⚔️ Suit up. Show up. MICC up.

🎖️ Military discount: 10% off all IV infusions!
🤳🏼 Bring a friend — Buy One, Get One FREE on MICC Shots through November!

📍 Stop by UHA Medical — where we help optimize your health and get you ready for anything!