Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf

04/10/2026

Bringing Advanced Pediatric Expertise to Our Rural Communities 🏥

"Kids aren't just small adults"—a mantra that is especially vital for rural emergency departments where pediatric cases may be less frequent but just as critical.

To ensure our rural teams are always "pediatric ready," the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart team traveled to Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf to provide high-fidelity, hands-on simulation training. By practicing complex pediatric scenarios in their own environment, our Port St. Joe teams are:

✅ Sharpening clinical decision-making for high-risk cases.
✅ Mastering specialized pediatric equipment and protocols.
✅ Strengthening the "Chain of Survival" for children in rural areas.

Thank you to the Studer Family Hospital specialists for sharing your expertise. Read more here: http://ascn.io/6188B6Ib9M

04/05/2026

Today and throughout the 50 days of the Easter season, we rejoice in Jesus' resurrection.

Where do you find new life awakening within and around you? How will you bring that joy to your encounters?

04/03/2026

On Good Friday, we recall Jesus' agony during his passion as well as the suffering endured in our world today.

For whom or what do you pray on this holiest of days?

04/01/2026

This week, our Jewish sisters and brothers celebrate Passover, commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. May Passover inspire us to trust in God's compassion and work for the liberation of all people.

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day! 🩺

Today we’re celebrating the incredible physicians who care for our community with skill, compassion and heart.

We’d love to hear from you - give a shoutout to your favorite doctor in the comments and tell us what makes them so special. 💙

03/30/2026

On this Doctors Day, we honor the physicians who show up each day with skill, compassion and heart.

Dr. Jennifer Stanley reminds us that even the most challenging moments can become meaningful when we use our gifts to care for others. 💙

03/28/2026

March is Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️💙 Did you know? Screening now starts at age 45, and colore**al cancer is becoming one of the leading causes of cancer in younger adults.

Jeffrey Root, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Ascension Sacred Heart in Port St. Joe, specializing in colon and re**al surgery and colonoscopies.

✔️ Detect concerns early. Talk with your care provider about scheduling your colore**al cancer screening, or learn more about scheduling with Dr. Root: http://ascn.io/6189B69Khh

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

03/27/2026

Thanks to the Pensacola News Journal for highlighting an important initiative—providing free mammograms to uninsured women in our community.

Gretchen Irwin, Ascension Sacred Heart Regional Imaging Director, provided insight on the importance and goals of this new program.
To qualify, women must be 40 or older, uninsured, a Florida resident, seeking a preventive screening, and have no current breast health symptoms.

By removing financial barriers and expanding access to early detection, Ascension Sacred Heart is helping ensure more women receive the care they need, when they need it. 🩷

Read more: http://ascn.io/6189B6pxhW

03/26/2026

Spring allergies don’t wait, and you shouldn’t have to either. Urgent care can help you get same-day relief and answers.

Walk in or schedule online today: http://ascn.io/6186B6yo20

03/25/2026

Thank you to our physicians for bringing health, healing and hope to our communities. 🩺 Your leadership and compassion make all the difference.

03/20/2026

If your house feels like a never-ending game of “Who’s sick now?” — we’re here to help.

Strep, pink eye and stomach bugs are still making the rounds. Urgent care offers same-day visits for fast answers and treatment, so your child can feel better sooner.

For fast and easy treatment, schedule at one of our urgent care online: http://ascn.io/6187hAmJl

03/13/2026

Spring break fun, meet peace of mind. 😎 Whether you're at home or on vacation, we have your family covered.

To find and ER or urgent care near you, visit: http://ascn.io/6189hmWFl