FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida–December 5, 2023—After leading the region's largest, independent physician group for more than 21 years, Chief Executive Officer Alan Gieseman has announced his retirement. During his tenure, Gieseman has worked with the organization’s physician owners and leaders to expand access to health care for tens of thousands of locals and visitors in a three-county region. He has helped the group successfully navigate the radical changes in the business of health care and serve throughout the pandemic.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida–June 1, 2023—For over 40 years, Dr. Douglas Rigby has been caring for Fort Walton Beach area children and helping their parents navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. The special bond that he has with families is truly unique and spans three generations.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida–May 11, 2023—The White-Wilson Medical Center Board of Directors recognized Imaging Technician Hank Taylor with the Lifetime Service Award during its quarterly shareholder meeting on May 2. Taylor will retire May 14 after more than 55 years with White-Wilson.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida–April 11, 2023—Readers of VIP Destin Magazine have voted White-Wilson Medical Center as Best Medical Group and Best Urgent Care in the magazine's annual Best in Destin awards. Dr. Richard Reno of White-Wilson Pediatric Clinic in Destin was also named Best Pediatrician.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida–February 16, 2023—Readers of Scarlett Magazine have voted Dr. Karen Hoffman, of White-Wilson Medical Center in Niceville, General Practitioner Woman of the Year (WOTY) in the magazine's second annual WOTY awards. Following a two-week voting period late last year, Dr. Hoffman secured the 2023 WOTY title and accepted her award during Scarlett Magazine's WOTY Awards Party on February 15.
