Ascension Sacred Heart

01/07/2026

Advanced techniques.✔️ Safer surgeries. ✔️ Faster recovery. ✔️ Dr. Frank Farokhi, neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery, brings nationally recognized spine care close to home.

Schedule your visit with Dr. Farokhi today: http://ascn.io/6180AAeYQ

📸 Pictured: Dr. Frank Farokhi and his physician assistant, Kaycee V., performing a minimally invasive spine surgery.

Frank R. Farokhi, MD, is an experienced neurosurgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Farokhi uses minimally invasive procedures to repair spine injuries, arthritic spinal conditions and remove spine and brain tumors. He uses robotic-assisted surgery as part of our spine surgery....

01/06/2026

🎈🧸Award-Winning care. Gold-Standard safe sleep. Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is recognized as a Cribs for Kids® Gold Certified National Safe Sleep Hospital, helping families build a safe sleep environment at home. 🌙🤍

Our maternity care has earned national recognition, including:
✨ U.S. News & World Report High Performing in Maternity Care 2025
✨ Newsweek America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025
✨ The Joint Commission Level IV Maternal Care Verified Facility 2025
✨ Baby-Friendly Hospital (WHO and UNICEF) designation

To find a pediatrician near you visit: http://ascn.io/6187Cu3j5

01/05/2026

🎨✨ The Art of Hope and Healing ✨🎨

At Ascension Sacred Heart Emergency Care - Navarre, charge nurse Layloni brings more than clinical expertise to her role — she brings creativity, comfort and joy. Through her beautifully painted window art, Layloni transforms our patient spaces with seasonal designs that uplift spirits and create moments of calm during uncertain times.

Her talent reminds us that healing happens in many ways, and sometimes it starts with a smile. We’re grateful for the heart, creativity and compassion she shares with our patients and team every day. 💙

To learn more about our services, visit: http://ascn.io/6180CYhUw

01/05/2026

Just another ✨ day in the life ✨ helping patients get back on their feet 👣💪 Follow along as Dr. Kurt Morrison, orthopedic surgeon, shares what goes into keeping joints healthy and lives moving.

💬 Dr. Morrison says it best "If you're interested in exploring a hip or knee replacement, or just have hip or knee pain, we'd be happy to see you."

➡️ Learn more about his joint replacement care: http://ascn.io/61897Phll or call 850-494-9000

01/01/2026

🎉👶 A perfect way to ring in 2026!

Our New Year’s Baby arrived at 6:10 a.m., weighing 6 lbs., 14 oz.

Proud parents Shawna and Mitchell of Pensacola welcomed their little one to start 2026 in the best way possible. 🤍✨

Welcome to the world, sweet baby!

12/30/2025

Dr. Susan Laenger, medical director and primary care physician at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, recently spoke with WEAR ABC 3 News, Pensacola about the rise in flu cases across Northwest Florida.

The culprit is subclade K, a variant of influenza A that appears to spread more easily between people. Dr. Laenger said urgent care centers have been "very busy" treating flu patients, with a noticeable surge over the holiday season.

Subclade K causes familiar flu symptoms including headache, fever, body aches, cough and runny nose. The good news is that Tamiflu remains effective against this variant, and the flu vaccine provides protection.

If you experience mild symptoms, contact your primary care provider or visit urgent care. Seek emergency care for severe symptoms like significant shortness of breath, chest pain or difficulty breathing.

As flu season continues, staying informed and taking preventive action remain our best defense. Watch the story to learn more: http://ascn.io/6180CeLNY

12/29/2025

Future babysitters, this one’s for you! New baby brother, sister or cousin this holiday season? Learn the skills and build confidence. ❤️

Safe Sitter® at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola is a fun, hands-on safety program for students ages 11 to 15. Based on a nationally recognized curriculum, the course covers key topics such as infant and child CPR, injury management, child care basics, behavior guidance, personal safety, and babysitting as a business. Through role-playing, small-group discussions, games, and hands-on practice, students build real-life readiness and confidence to safely care for younger children.

Safety skills: Learn how to prevent unsafe situations and respond to emergencies like power outages or severe weather.

Child care skills: Learn behavior management tips, ages and stages of child development, and basic care skills like diapering.

First aid and rescue skills: Learn choking rescue, CPR, and a simple system to assess and respond to injuries and illness.

Business skills: Learn how to discuss fees and greet employers with confidence through role-play scenarios that build real-world skills.

👉 To learn more or register, contact Jennifer Richardson at 850-416-7244 or email jennifer.smith1@ascension.org.

12/28/2025

🎶🎄A little holiday music to brighten the season!

The Trail Kids Choir at Hillcrest blessed Ascension Sacred Heart with their joyful voices filled our hospital with the sounds of the season, bringing comfort and cheer to patients, families, and caregivers.

We’re grateful for moments like these that remind us of the hope, joy, and community that surround us during the holidays. ✨🎶

12/27/2025

💛 This holiday season, our Child Life team at Studer Family Children’s Hospital was honored to receive a very special donation from Marcus Point Preschool, given in loving honor of Rachel Lara, one of our former oncology patients. 💛🎁

What a beautiful reminder that our patients and their stories continue to live on, inspiring kindness and bringing our community together. We are so grateful to the students, parents, and staff of Marcus Point Preschool for this heartfelt gift and for helping us deliver comfort, hope, and joy to the children and families we serve. ✨🎄

To learn more, visit: http://ascn.io/6180CXNWm

12/26/2025

🍬🍭This holiday season, we want to thank all the families who attended Studer Family Children’s Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation in Tiger Point.

We are so blessed to have a former care team member, Chris, return each year—growing out his beard to dress as Santa for our annual Christmas party—to spread joy and delight our patients. 🎅

Whether it’s physical, occupational, or speech therapy, therapy should be impactful and fun. We’re honored to celebrate each child’s journey and the transformative power of pediatric rehabilitation.

To learn more about our services, visit: http://ascn.io/6189CnU7L

12/25/2025

🧸Families kept watch over the miracle of life as Santa tiptoed in at twilight to share a little delight.

At Studer Family Children’s Hospital, our NICU care team provides compassionate newborn care sweet moments that capture the holiday spirit.

Merry Christmas! ❤️

12/25/2025

Santa riding high on a fire engine ladder and flashing lights all the way down Bubba Watson Drive delivered a special Christmas Eve treat at Studer Family Children's Hospital. 🚒🎅

The annual First Responders Christmas Light Parade delighted many patients and families spending the holiday with us. Thanks to all the first responders who put on the show and to Santa for spreading a little extra joy before a busy night!

For our Ascension Sacred Heart family to yours, Merry Christmas! ❤️