Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Just over one short month ago, we opened our new medical campus in Panama City Beach! Located at 1002 N. Arnold Road (Highway 79), you will find TMH Urgent Care and TMH Physician Partners – Primary Care. As part of TMH Physician Partners – Primary Care in Panama City Beach (Suite 102), Dr. John Woltz is ready to help serve your medical needs. Dr. Woltz has an extensive career background, including nine years as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force after receiving his medical degree at Ohio University. After beginning his primary care career in Ohio, Dr. Woltz decided it was time to get some sunshine and moved to Florida in 2020. When asked what about his line of work he finds the most encouraging, Dr. Woltz says, "When someone learns how to get themselves healthy!" Specializing in preventative medicine, he adds that it's easier to stay well than recover from illness. In his free time, Dr. Woltz enjoys spending time with his wife, exercising, going out for Sunday brunch, working on the house and fishing. New and existing patients can request an appointment at https://bit.ly/3XkerD8 or call 850-234-3087.

Today is International Dog Day or as we like to call it International Dogtor Day. 🐶 🏥 Join us in acknowledging and celebrating our numerous volunteer teams that make powerful impacts both clinically and emotionally with patients and staff in over 60 facilities in the Big Bend area. They are pawsome to say the least. As this is an “international” celebration, we thought it would be fitting to highlight one of our favorite dogtors from across the pond, Leo. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 We could tell you about the amazing work Leo does with patients, but Leo can do a better job and with a British accent. 🇬🇧 Watch Leo’s interview. You won’t be disappointed. 😄

Our commitment to cutting-edge technology isn't just a tagline; it's personal. Our CT Manager, Spencer Dalton, shares how our FUJIFILM Scenaria View CT scanner made a difference in her family's life.💙 Our Imaging team conducts more than 165,000 imaging procedures per year and is able to do so with precision, clarity and patient comfort thanks to our advanced training and continued investment in technology. #healthcare #radiology #radtech #fujifilm #CTscan

Our NICU team will be there for you 🎶 As the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), our robust team includes specially trained professionals who are dedicated, experienced and deeply committed to providing the highest level of medical care to your little one 👶. The team includes neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, pediatricians, neonatal nurses, lactation consultants, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, music therapists, NICU cuddlers and more! Learn more about our NICU at TMH.ORG/NICU

❓ Did you know that around five million Americans suffer from wounds that won't heal? When non-healing wounds are not treated timely and effectively, they can become infected and, in extreme cases, lead to amputation. 🏥 The Tallahassee Memorial Wound Healing Center is the area’s largest clinic devoted solely to advanced wound management and care. Specializing in chronic and non-healing wounds, our multidisciplinary team includes plastic surgeons, internal medicine physicians, geriatric medicine physicians, podiatrists, surgeons and vascular specialists. 📸 Christopher A. Griggs, D.O, a vascular specialist, and Penny, an RN, work at the Wound Healing Center treating patients with complex wounds, in this case a dog bite. As they do with all patients, our wound care team will work closely with this patient to create and implement a customized care plan to ensure he has the best outcome possible.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cilla Poppell, Radiation Oncologist, on recently earning her board certification in radiation oncology through the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Along with Dr. Philip Sharp, Dr. Ovidiu Marina and Dr. Yusef Syed, our entire team of physicians at TMH Physician Partners - Radiation Oncology is board-certified, meaning they’ve demonstrated a high level of expertise, knowledge and skill in the field of radiation oncology.

TMH Physician Partners – Primary Care in Wakulla is excited to welcome Long Her, MD! 👋 Dr. Her completed his undergraduate degree at Arkansas University and medical school at Medical School of the Americas. He and his family just moved to the area from Louisiana, where he was in residency at LSU Shreveport. As a nature-lover, Dr. Her is looking forward to exploring all the great nature trails and outdoor activities that North Florida has to offer. When he’s not outside, he enjoys game nights, watching TV and spending time with his wife and two young children. He’s a big Game of Thrones fan (except for the ending) and also loves Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Dr. Her is a proponent of working with his patients on lifestyle modifications when possible to increase their health outcomes. He specializes in family medicine and is looking forward to serving the families of Wakulla County. If you’re looking for a new physician, Dr. Her is accepting patients at TMH Physician Partners – Primary Care in Wakulla.

Therapeutic Touch uses focused intention, compassion and energy to restore balance in the body. Research has shown that Therapeutic Touch is beneficial in relieving symptoms such as pain, nausea and anxiety and can promote relaxation, rest and a sense of well-being. First taught at New York University in 1972, Therapeutic Touch is now practiced in over 200 medical centers, colleges and hospices in the US alone. Anyone interested in learning more about the theory and practice of Therapeutic Touch can register to attend the Foundations of Therapeutic Touch Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13 at 1301 E. 6th Avenue. To register, visit TMH.ORG/TherapeuticTouch

In addition to his role as TMH’s Chief of Public Safety, Philip Doyle is also a dedicated, high-activity trooper for Troop H of the Florida Highway Patrol. On Mother’s Day 2023, Philip was traveling to spend a pleasant afternoon with his mother when he noticed a vehicle traveling fast and recklessly, using multiple lanes and the shoulders to pass other traffic. As the vehicle passed Philip, it began to swerve and slide sideways off the roadway into the center median, where the vehicle flipped and rolled over twice before landing upright. Philip immediately stopped and called *FHP for assistance. As he approached the vehicle, he saw smoke and steam come from the vehicle, indicating a fire risk. Philip began assessing the driver for injuries and worked to free him as he was partially trapped in the vehicle. Through the process, he learned the driver had a suspended driver’s license, and the tag displayed was not assigned to the vehicle. As the driver became less disoriented, he attempted to leave the scene, but Philip convinced the driver to remain until the sheriff’s office arrived. In response to his honorable actions, Philip was recently recognized as an Auxiliary Trooper of the Year by the Florida Highway Patrol at their 8th Annual Awards Banquet in Palm Beach, Florida. We are proud of all that Philip does to help keep TMH and our community safe. Congratulations on this esteemed recognition, Philip!

If you suffer from chronic acid reflux that doesn’t respond to medications, surgery may be an effective treatment option. James Parker, MD, a board-certified, fellowship-trained, general surgeon from TMH Physician Partners - General Surgery, explains how hernia repairs and anti-reflux procedures are performed to provide lasting relief. Talk to your primary care physician about a referral.