Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is located on the beautiful Emerald Coast in the Panhandle of Florida and has proudly served the needs of their communities since 1974. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, with 257 licensed beds and a medical staff of over 200 physicians, representing more than 30 specialties, is the only full service acute care hospital in our Tri-County area.

According to the twelfth annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is ranked among the top 5% in the nation in Spine Surgery and General Surgery for the fifth consecutive year, in the top 10% in the nation in Overall Orthopedics for the sixth consecutive year and in Cardiac Surgery in 2010. HealthGrades is the leading independent healthcare ratings organization which annually assesses patient outcomes - mortality and complication rates - at virtually all of the nation’s nearly 5,000 nonfederal hospitals.

In addition to receiving the HealhGrades Excellence Awards in Cardiac, Orthopedic, General and Spine Surgery, the Medical Center is Five Star Rated in Coronary Bypass Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Hip Fracture Repair, Spine Surgery, General Surgery, Appendectomy, Overall Orthopedic Services, Back & Neck Surgery. This recognition demonstrates Fort Walton Beach Medical Center’s commitment to ensuring the highest level of quality care and the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families.

The Heart Center at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, with the area’s only comprehensive cardiovascular program, provides the latest and most advanced treatments in cardiac care including: beating heart surgery, endoscopic vein harvesting, and cardiac catheterization with coronary angioplasty and stenting.

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is the Tri County areas only Advanced Primary Stroke Center accredited by The Joint Commission. In achieving this designation, the Medical Center has demonstrated that its stroke program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes of stroke patients.

The Cancer Care Center is the area’s only comprehensive cancer care program certified by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The Cancer Care Center’s program offers the latest in technology and treatment options as well as experienced oncology nurses, multidisciplinary support teams, education and resources for the cancer patient.

The Center for New Life includes a 10 bed state-of-the-art Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for premature newborns, and full term newborns with special care needs. The newly renovated center provides private postpartum suites where mothers and family members can now enjoy their newborns in a more private setting.

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center also offers a six-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, a 10-bed Coronary Care Unit, a 13-bed Intensive Care Unit and a 33-private room Progressive Care Unit in addition to its Medical/Surgical Unit, Obstetrics/Women’s Services Unit, Pediatric Unit, Rehabilitation Unit and Psychiatric Unit. Other services include a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center, the most advanced diagnostic services and a 22-bed emergency room (open 24 hours daily) and a seven-bed Express Care for minor emergencies (open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily).

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center also operates the Destin Emergency Care Center (850 837-9194) open 24/7 at 996 Airport Road in Destin.

For more information regarding Fort Walton Beach Medical Center’s services visit our web site at www.fwbmc.com

Lake City Medical Center is an 67 bed acute care hospital. In-patient and out-patient surgical facility with a cardiac diagnostic center. Serves an area population of 90,000.

Lake City is a beautiful community of green trees and rolling hills with southern charm. Public education includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, one 2 yr college and 2 private elementary schools. Located near the intersection of I-75 and I-10.

Just 35 minutes to Gainesville and the University of Florida. Convenient to the East or West coasts of Florida - close to Georgia border.

Ocala Regional Medical Center is a 200-bed facility located in the heart of Ocala, with the only Commission on Cancer approved cancer center in Marion County. It is a full-service hospital that offers a host of medical services including bariatric and robotic surgery, cardiac and vascular, emergency, neurological and rehabilitation services.

West Marion Community Hospital is a 70-bed hospital located in West Marion County. It offers a full-service emergency department, as well as Ocala’s only inpatient Joint Care Center. Medical services include traditional surgery, radiological services and a variety of outpatient services.

Ocala Regional offers the only Commission on Cancer approved cancer program in Marion County with a dedicated inpatient cancer unit and all ONS certified nurses. Ocala Regional is a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and offers Deep Brain Stimulation surgery, robotic surgery and has a dedicated multi-disciplinary Movement Disorders Clinic.

Ocala Regional and West Marion are both fully accredited by JCAHO.

Marion County, with Ocala at its heart, boasts of winding community pathways that are canopied with oak trees and dangling trellises of Spanish Moss, Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park, the Ocala National Forest, the rolling green fields of horse farms, historic districts, outstanding golf courses, friendly communities, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh-water springs. Also, the subtropical climate makes Marion County a vacation destination year-round. Marion County has a population of approximately 316,000 and is conveniently located one hour from the east and west coasts of Florida and one hour from Orlando.

Every year thousands of new residents begin calling Marion County home, keeping it among the three fastest growing areas in the nation. The county's welcoming atmosphere makes transitions easy. The variety and affordability of housing ensures that there are homes to suit every taste, lifestyle and budget. Whether the choice is a home in town or in the country, residents are never far from schools, health care providers, churches, shopping and commercial centers, governmental services, cultural and recreation activities and above all, the beauty that nature has bestowed upon Marion County.

West Florida Healthcare:

Located in Pensacola, Florida, West Florida Hospital has provided comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Northwest Florida and South Alabama for more than 25 years. West Florida Healthcare is proud to offer a 531-bed state-of-the art hospital with the area’s only facility featuring all-private rooms. The West Florida Healthcare campus includes the all-private room acute care hospital, the area’s only comprehensive medical rehabilitation hospital, and a mental health facility.

Affiliated with HCA, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare, West Florida Healthcare offers major services in cardiology/cardiovascular surgery, oncology, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency care, behavioral health, obstetrics, rehabilitative medicine and many other medical specialties.

The $32 million surgical wing features 12 new operating suites, new and expanded pre-operative and Recovery Room areas, and state-of-the-art equipment. In this spacious, modern environment, our surgeons and staff are better equipped than ever to deliver exceptional patient care, West Florida Hospital’s number one goal. In addition, West Florida Hospital offers some of the area’s most advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and a fully Digital Operating Room.

Community Information:

The Pensacola Bay Area offers visitors the best of both worlds: 52 miles of sun-drenched, sugar-white beaches alongside a historic town rich with culture and Southern hospitality. Resting on the banks of Pensacola Bay, the quaint downtown takes visitors back in time. Pensacola offers 450 years of history, innovative coastal cuisine, art and culture, unique shopping and many festivals throughout the year celebrating everything from music and food to art and Mardi Gras.

The "City of Five Flags," Pensacola has been ruled by Spain, Britain, France, the Confederacy and the United States. Pensacola, discovered by Spanish explorers in 1559, was the first major settlement attempt in the United States. The city’s rich history lends itself to fascinating historical and archaeological sites, allowing visitors to absorb its colorful past. History comes to life in Historic Pensacola Village, Museum of Commerce, St. Michael’s Cemetery, Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Barrancas and Fort Pickens. Pensacola also boasts a rich military heritage with Naval Air Station Pensacola, the world-famous Blue Angels and the National Naval AviationMuseum, one of the world’s largest air and space museums.

Boasting a thriving arts community, the Pensacola Bay Area is home to the “big five,” including ballet, opera, symphony, theatre and an accredited museum of visual arts. Visitors can shop the many galleries, taking home works of art from local artists, or try their hand at glassblowing at a local arts workshop.

From miles of sugar white beaches to historic districts and cultural events, from tranquil, emerald water to trendy nightlife, Pensacola has something for everyone.

Founded in 1971 as Coliseum Park Hospital by Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Coliseum Medical Centers has grown to be a leader in healthcare for Middle Georgians. Coliseum is a 258 bed facility with 115 active physicians representing all major specialties. In 1973, the obstetric and nursery unit was added to Coliseum and to date over 30,000 babies have started their lives within the Family Ties Birthing Center. Coliseum has been at the forefront of medical technology by being the first hospital to provide cutting-edge diagnostics, surgical procedures and treatments. The hospital operates a Level II 13-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and in June 2000 began performing Open-Heart Surgeries.

Established in 1984, Macon Northside Hospital is Macon’s newest facility. The beautifully landscaped hospital campus is nestled among the Georgia pines between Forsyth and Forest Hills Road in North Macon. Macon Northside is a Medical-Surgical facility with an Emergency Department located on the hospital campus. Macon Northside offers an attractive separate Endoscopy Center with today's most sophisticated equipment and technology for endoscopy, broncoscopy and gastro procedures. Being a smaller neighborhood facility, Macon Northside Hospital has 103 beds and 48 active physicians. The facility has adjacent physician offices that include such specialties as Dermatology, Family Practice, General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Neurosurgery.

Both facilities make up Coliseum Health System and offer the Macon community not only a choice in where to get medical services, but also a multitude of providers to use.

Centrally located in Georgia, Macon is a diverse community bursting with activity. Cultural events, industrial growth, educational and medical advances - all happen here. The Bibb County Board of Education operates a comprehensive school system. There are 31 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 5 high schools and 5 magnet schools. Also, there are 25 private schools, several of which are parochial. Macon also boasts 5 colleges including Mercer University and Wesleyan College. Museums, history and fine arts abound in middle Georgia. Residents have their choice whether to enjoy museums such as the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame or tour more historical sites like the Hay House or Sidney Lanier Cottage.

Fairview Park Hospital is a leader in healthcare for the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Fairview Park is a state-of-the-art, 190-bed acute care facility providing community healthcare services including a 24-hr Emergency Room, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. In addition, Fairview provides specialty services through facilities such as the Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, and the Women's Imaging Center.

Fairview Park has 700 full and part-time employees as well as 105 active and consulting medical staff. Fairview Park is also accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

As a vital member of the community, Fairview Park Hospital maintains a high level of involvement and health education by performing health fairs and no-cost screenings for common medical conditions. Fairview Park encourages employee participation in health fundraisers, sponsors many local health events on an annual basis, and is dedicated to providing quality healthcare for all of Middle Georgia.

The City of Dublin is proud to be called one of the 10 Georgia Cities of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Cooperation in competition with 55 other communities for "exemplary service to citizens."