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North Okaloosa Medical Center and Santa Rosa Medical Center have been nationally recognized for their commitment to excellence in stroke care. The medical centers have also expanded their services with the addition of a new neurology clinic and welcomed a new general surgeon to their team.

Recent News

• North Okaloosa Medical Center and Santa Rosa Medical Center were nationally recognized for their commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care.
• North Okaloosa Physician Group expanded its services with the addition of a new neurology clinic, led by board-certified neurologist Kristina Duffy, M.D.
• North Okaloosa Physician Group welcomed a new general surgeon, Rutvi Patel, M.D., to its growing team of providers.
• North Okaloosa Medical Center collected 23,595 jars of peanut butter for Feeding the Gulf Coast through its 4th annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive.
• North Okaloosa Medical Center celebrated Doctors' Day by donating $6,000 to the Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless.
• North Okaloosa Medical Center completed a $15 million emergency department expansion, increasing its capacity from 15 beds to 25 total beds.
• North Okaloosa Medical Center reported that its care for the Florida Panhandle community in 2025 exceeded $169.9 million.

Health and Wellness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and North Okaloosa Medical Center is encouraging women to take charge of their health by getting mammogram screenings. The medical center is also reminding people to address their healthcare needs before the end of the year, including preventive health screenings and elective medical procedures.