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Crestview, FL - North Okaloosa Medical Center is excited to offer 3D Mammography. 3D Mammography is clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing. In conventional 2D Mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary callbacks. A 3D exam includes a three-dimensional method of imaging that can gr... ... Read More

North Okaloosa Medical Center is now offering an improved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) experience that focuses on patient comfort and delivers higher quality images quickly. “We are excited to offer the latest in MRI imaging technology to better serve the needs of the community,” says Mike Nordness, CEO of North Okaloosa Medical Center. Overall procedure time is reduced for patients with touchless, guided patient positioning, and a wider opening and immersive audio-visual experience help patients re... ... Read More

Crestview, FL – Patients undergoing joint replacement procedures at North Okaloosa Medical Center can now benefit from robotic-assisted surgery. A new surgical robot with arms specifically designed for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements provides surgeons with more precision and control. “We are very excited to offer this technology to our community,” says Mike Nordness, CEO of North Okaloosa Medical Center. “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitmen... ... Read More

Crestview, FL (01/11/23) – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, only a... ... Read More

Crestview, Fla. December 20th, 2022 – Bert King, a registered nurse at North Okaloosa Medical Center for 22 years, has received a national 2022 Nursing Excellence Award. King, who works in the emergency department, is one of 10 national winners selected. King was surprised with the recognition during a meeting with hospital leadership where he was presented with a crystal plaque. “He is well deserving of this award, and to me and his co-workers, he is an Everyday Hero for so many reasons,” says Steve No... ... Read More

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

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

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

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

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