December 28, 2015
White-Wilson has been a staple in the Fort Walton Beach community since Dr. Henry White opened the first clinic in 1946. For 70 years, White-Wilson has cared for generations of locals and is now the largest multi-specialty physician group in the area. In 2015, White-Wilson welcomed a record of 17 new health care providers to the community.
November 24, 2015
The peak of flu season is just around the corner and now is a great time to get your annual flu shot. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most effective way to fight against the flu is by getting an annual flu vaccine.
October 12, 2015
On Monday, local families gathered at White-Wilson Medical Center for the I Can See Now vision clinic. The clinic provided six local children with life-changing vision equipment. Each child suffers from conditions that greatly diminish their vision.
September 17, 2015
An estimated one in 70 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime and more than 15,000 American women are expected to lose their lives this year as a result. To raise awareness about the risks and signs of ovarian cancer, The Ovarian Cancer Coalition has named September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
July 24, 2015
While rare, West Nile Virus is no stranger to the Emerald Coast. The virus was first found in the United States in 1999 and infection rates vary each year. According to the Florida Department of Health, 69 cases of human infection were reported in Florida in 2012. That year, Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties each confirmed one case of the virus.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
June 18, 2015
Between high deductible plans, co-insurance, co-pays and private insurers versus the health insurance exchange, we all agree that health insurance can be difficult to understand. Add the ongoing changes associated with the Affordable Care Act, and you find yourself with a very confused consumer.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
June 12, 2015
White-Wilson Medical Center's (WWMC) Navarre Pediatric Clinic is now open Saturday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for regularly scheduled appointments, as well as walk-ins.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
April 10, 2015
White-Wilson Medical Center (WWMC) has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Echocardiography in the areas of Adult Transthoracic and Adult Stress. Accreditation means that WWMC has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
April 2, 2015
The White-Wilson Community Foundation will host the 6th Annual Little Black Dress Party, A Night Under the Big Top on Saturday, May 16. This year's event, chaired by Mike and Yvonne Freeman, will take place at the Sandestin Linkside Exhibition Hall and will feature circus performances, dinner, dancing and an auction.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
March 11, 2015
White-Wilson Medical Center ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Jason Boole will host a Managing Your Sinuses workshop on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Dr. Boole will discuss common sinus issues and ways to manage and prevent them. He will also answer questions about management tools and when surgery can be useful.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
February 16, 2015
In the U.S., one in four deaths are a result of Heart Disease. It is the leading cause of death in both men and women. White-Wilson Medical Center cardiologist, Dr. Rodney Powell sees the impact of Heart Disease on the local community daily and offers these four tips for combating the disease.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
January 6, 2015
As the population ages, the American Association of Medical Colleges anticipates a physician shortage of more than 130,600 physicians over the next 10 years. This shortage is already being felt in communities across the country, including the Emerald Coast.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
January 5, 2015
White-Wilson Medical Center's (WWMC) Fort Walton Beach Immediate Care Clinic is now open seven days a week, and it's just in time for the peak of cold and flu season.
"There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center's Immediate Care Clinic. "Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine."
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90% smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine, and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
"The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early," said Dr. Francone. "It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives."
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson's Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary.
