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Drive collects 23,595 jars of peanut butter for feeding the Gulf Coast CRESTVIEW, FL - To help address hunger in our community, and to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, North Okaloosa Medical Center is donating 23,595 jars of peanut butter to Feeding the Gulf Coast. NOMC’s employees, medical staff members, board of trustees and community partners donated the jars during the 4th annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive that ran from March 2nd through March 30th. According to Feedi... ... Read More

Crestview, FL (3/30/26) - For the fourth year in a row, North Okaloosa Medical Center chose a unique way to commemorate National Doctors’ Day and honor the physicians who serve at the hospital. In lieu of gifts, North Okaloosa Medical Center presented a check for $6,000 to the Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless as a meaningful way to recognize its medical staff. “On Doctors’ Day, we are proud to honor the extraordinary physicians who care for our community each and every day” said Mike Nordness, CE... ... Read More

Crestview, FL (3/27/26) - North Okaloosa Medical Center proudly celebrated the completion of its $15 million emergency department expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, March 25, marking a significant investment in improving access to high-quality, life-saving care for the community. The expansion increases the emergency department’s capacity from 15 beds to 25 total beds, including three trauma bays. The project also introduces two dedicated behavioral health rooms and an on-site X... ... Read More

Total Impact Exceeded $169.9 Million CRESTVIEW, Florida, (March 20, 2026) – At more than 184,700 patient encounters last year, North Okaloosa Medical Center delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Florida Panhandle community. NOMC’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $169.9 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee ... ... Read More

Fourth Annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Will Support Feeding the Gulf Coast CRESTVIEW, FL – North Okaloosa Medical Center is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to Feeding the Gulf Coast. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive starts on March 2nd and will continue through March 30th. North Okaloosa Medical Center collects peanut butter because it is one of the least donated items even though it is high in nutritional value and is shelf stable... ... Read More

(CRESTVIEW, FL) (10/3/25) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before there are symptoms. However, according to the CDC, at least 25% of women ages 50-74 have not been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. North Okaloosa Medical Center is schedu... ... Read More

(CRESTVIEW, FL) – North Okaloosa Medical Center recently wrapped up its “Enjoy the Ride:Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life” email campaign, which included the importance of prevention and addressing other medical needs for overall health and longevity. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who procrastinate when it comes to preventive health screenings and elective medical procedures, now is the time to get it scheduled and checked off the list before the end of the year. From colon cancer screeni... ... Read More

CRESTVIEW, FL – The last several months of the year are often spent enjoying cooler weather, watching football and preparing for the holidays. This is also a great time to review your health plan to determine whether you’ve met or are close to meeting your insurance deductible. If you have a flexible spending account (FSA), it’s time to check the balance for the remainder of the year. Scheduling elective procedures and preventive screenings before the end of the year can help to maximize your healthcare... ... Read More

Crestview, FL (09/16/2025) – North Okaloosa Medical Center is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of NOMC’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass ... ... Read More

CRESTVIEW, FL, 9/8/2025 – Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. and the statistics on the rates by age have surprised the medical community. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer cases have been identified in adults under 50 each year while the rates for adults 50 and older have been going down over the same period. The American Cancer Society estimates about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be found in 2025. Ge... ... Read More