The coronavirus pandemic made life interesting for folks living in the Florida panhandle, especially the patients and clinicians at our Olive Branch, De Luna and Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Centers. Together, they faced unprecedented challenges and uncertainties. We worked to make things as easy as possible by increasing our already rigorous in-house safety protocols, and … Continued

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on everything, but hospitals have had a particularly difficult time dealing with the increased number of patients entering their facilities. Area hospitals were overflowing with people in need of serious care. Luckily, we were there to lend a hand. We helped push back against the pandemic by offering … Continued

We’ve learned a lot over the past few months, and Olive Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center has done an incredible job dealing with the ongoing pandemic through strong leadership, collaboration and coordination. Everyone—from our medical staff and chefs to our wellness and life enrichment teams—has approached their area of expert care with unmatched grace and … Continued

Gulf Coast Health Care Deploys Rensair’s Portable Air Scrubbers, Extra Measures in Place to Ensure Health and Safety of Patients, Staff & Visitors. GCHC is the first healthcare facility in the United States to deploy Rensair’s patented system of UV light and HEPA13 filter technology to destroy 99.97% of airborne pathogens, including the virus responsible … Continued

This week is National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, and the physicians at Gulf Coast Health Care would like to raise awareness of the importance of this effective short-term care. Our rehabilitation teams work hand-in-hand with our physicians and skilled nurses to help patients restore strength, mobility, coordination and balance as well as improve any verbal and … Continued

Thank you for joining us this month as we celebrate National Health Center Week and National Health Center Staff Appreciation Day with a number of staff spotlights. We hope they gave you a useful look into our centers and the dedicated staff that keeps them going each day. We’re dedicated to hiring employees who are … Continued

Aging Well with Healthy Nutrition Have you ever wondered how so many celebrities like Paul Rudd, Susan Sarandon, Pierce Brosnan and Olivia Newton-John manage to look so much younger than they actually are? Good genes, personal trainers and chefs certainly help, but the answer is easier than you might think—and it’s within your reach. If … Continued

Transitioning to a nursing home can be a difficult experience for many aging adults. They’re often afraid of losing their home, independence or even their sense of self. At Olive Branch Health we understand these concerns. That’s why individual dignity, development and safety are our top concerns. When a loved one needs short-term care that … Continued