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CRESTVIEW, FL – Employees of North Okaloosa Medical Center are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal in offering North Okaloosa Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. Benefits include a... ... Read More
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CRESTVIEW, FL – North Okaloosa Physician Group – Surgical Services has added a new general surgeon, Chase Henderson, M.D. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brookwood Baptist Health General Surgery Residency Program. About North Okaloosa Physician Group North Okaloosa Physician Group is a network of specialist including general surgeons, obstetricians and gynecologists, and urologist. Offices are conveniently located in Crestview. ... Read More
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CRESTVIEW, FL – North Okaloosa Physician Group Urologist Timothy Moses, M.D., has earned a Center of Excellence designation, making him one of a few in the country to earn a designation for treating overactive bladder and incontinence. The Center of Excellence designation recognizes physicians who demonstrate exemplary use of sacral neuromodulation and a commitment to patient care for those suffering from overactive bladder, accidental bowel leakage and urinary incontinence. As many as 30 percent of men... ... Read More
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CRESTVIEW, FL (August 9, 2021) – Nona ‘LeAnn’ Holcombe, MSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO) for North Okaloosa Medical Center. An accomplished and transformational leader, Holcombe brings over 25 years of progressive clinical and management experience, 20 years of which she spent right here at NOMC. “I would like to welcome LeAnn back to the North Okaloosa Medical Center family,” said Interim Chief Executive Officer Joey Hester. “LeAnn exemplifies the standards of excellence we strive fo... ... Read More
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Stay on schedule with a full night of sleep for your best physical and mental health CRESTVIEW, Fla, 07/09/21 – We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. Myron Faircloth, DNP, FNP-BC, a family medicine provider with Gateway Medical Clinic, is making sure patients know how important... ... Read More
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CRESTVIEW, Fla., 06/19/21 -- Officials from North Okaloosa Medical Center recently announced an exterior revitalization project underway on its main campus, located in the heart of Crestview, in North Okaloosa County. Unveiled as the “Keeping the Promise” campaign, hospital leaders emphasized the project as a demonstration and reinforcement of NOMC’s long-standing commitment to enhancing patient, visitor and staff satisfaction, with a focus on ultimately delivering a remarkable patient experience. “Stud... ... Read More
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CRESTVIEW, FL, 05/24/21 - Equipped with some of the latest, most advanced systems and technologies to-date, the department of surgery at North Okaloosa Medical Center is once again celebrating a significant milestone as Dr. Daran J. Mason performed his 1,000th robotic-assisted procedure inside an NOMC surgical suite. Providing immersive 3D, high-definition visuals with incredible magnification abilities, robotic-assisted options take minimally invasive surgery to the highest level. Benefits of robotic-a... ... Read More
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2020 Year in Review: An open letter from our Interim CEO, Joey Hester I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our entire team at North Okaloosa Medical Center. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have, and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a h... ... Read More
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Contributing Author: Daran J. Mason, M.D. , board-certified general surgeon Despite colorectal cancer being the third leading cause of cancer death in America, a lot of people still don’t talk to their doctors about it. Hey, I get it. It does involve a part of the body we tend to avoid for small talk and casual conversation. But the fact is, colorectal cancer deserves a frank discussion — especially because it’s a cancer that can be prevented with a screening test called a colonoscopy. Most people shoul... ... Read More
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North Okaloosa Medical Center welcomed more than 480 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year CRESTVIEW, Florida, 03/22/21 – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at NOMC over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcomed sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s childbirth center and nursery are a pleasant constant, locat... ... Read More
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