Dr. Michael Stickler and PA-C Kristy Wells will be performing the skin cancer screenings, and provide information about other dermatologic issues, as well as cosmetic procedures.

Other offerings available at the health fair will include glucose and cholesterol checks, blood pressure testing, heel scans for osteoporosis, body-fat analysis, pulse oxygen readings, hearing tests, and more.  Walk-ins are welcome, and there is no need to pre-register.

The health fair will be held in the main colonnade of Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, located at 7800 US Highway 98 (Emerald Coat Pkwy).

Join us there!

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Jackson County Economy on the Rebound

By Bryan Anderson

Marianna- As the nation continues to deal with a flat economy, the news in Jackson County appears to be getting better each day.

"It's stable and improving," said Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President Art Kimbrough.

Kimbrough said the local economy is bouncing back faster than most.

"If I look at the rural communities around our neighboring counties, we're definitely leading the charge I think in terms of growth," said Kimbrough.

Private firms appear to be investing in the future of Jackson County, fueling an estimated $22 million in construction and renovation in the past six months.

Tractor Supply will be moving into the old Walmart building in Marianna in the near future, and Gulf Coast Dermatology is building a new larger office downtown.

"We've got a pretty strong private sector here that is rebounding," said Chipola Regional Workforce Director Richard Williams.

Williams said the news on the jobs-front continues to improve as well, but he said there's still a long way to go.

"We need to understand there are going to be ups and downs. I mean it's kind of like a pendulum, it's going to swing back and forth, and we just need to be slow and steady," said Williams.

Kimbrough estimated it will take at least three more years for the economy in Jackson County and nationwide to return to where they were before the recession. 

http://www.wtxl.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3232954

We'll be there, giving talks and hosting a booth - Stop by and learn more about what a dermatologist can do to make your life better!  The expo is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 11th, 2012 at the Boardwalk Beach Resort, located at 4900 S. Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408.

If you make it by our booth between 10-2 pm, we'll be offering FREE Skin Cancer Spot Checks.  That alone is worth the trip because, as we say, 5 minutes could save your life!

Gulf Coast Dermatology expanding in 2012

Gulf Coast Dermatology is growing by leaps and bounds, opening the doors to 3 new offices across Florida in the first week of January 2012. Based in Panama City, the practice was founded by Dr. Jon Ward in 2006, with Dr. Michael Stickler joining a year later. Their practice has steadily grown, and now employs 9 doctors and a full professional staff. Several local offices also feature a medical spa (Aqua Medical Spa), where cosmetic procedures are performed in a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere under the supervision of board-certified dermatologists.

“We’re growing not only to answer the need for dermatology services in our region, but also to open locations that are convenient for our patients. We want to make it easy to visit the dermatologist,” says Dr. Jon Ward. “We had the idea for Aqua Medical Spa because so many patients would visit us after having a skin procedure mishandled by someone with no medical training. Your skin is one area that you don’t want to take chances.”

In January, new offices for Gulf Coast Dermatology and Aqua Medical Spa will open in Santa Rosa Beach, another in Tallahassee, and a third branch will open in Jacksonville.

Link to the News Herald's Business Brief:  Gulf Coast Dermatology Expanding

1) At Gulf Coast Dermatology's Panama City office, on 2505 Harrision Avenue.  By appointment only between 9-12 CST (Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment ).

2) Gulf Coast Dermatology's Panama City Beach office, on 12111 Panama City Beach Pkwy between 9-12 CST (appointment only).

3) At Bay Medical at the Beach, on 11111 Panama City Beach Pkwy between 9-12 CST (walk-ins only).

4) GCD in Santa Rosa Beach, at 82 Mack Bayou Loop (Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12.).

5) GCD in Ft. Walton Beach, at 928 Marwalt Drive (Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12.).

6) GCD in Port St. Joe, in Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf, at 3801 E. Hwy 98 (appointment only, 9-12 EST)

7) GCD in Tallahassee, Gulf Coast Dermatology at 1350 Market Street, Suite 205. Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12 EST.

8 ) GCD in Niceville - 4550 Hwy. 20, Niceville, FL 32578.  Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12.

9) GCD in Dothan - 106 Westside Drive, Dothan Alabama 36303. Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12.

10) GCD in Marianna - 4378 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446. Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12.

11) GCD in Jacksonville - 12276 San Jose Blvd., Suite 722, Jacksonville, FL 32223.  Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12.

12) GCD in Sarasota - 3231 Gulf Gate Dr. Suite 105, Sarasota, FL 34231. Call toll free (877) 231-3376 to make an appointment between 9-12.

This year, the Destin Snowbird Convention will be held at the Destin Senior Center, located on 108 Stalham Ave.  Please come out to learn more about the importance of dermatology and proper skin care - A limited number of Gulf Coast Dermatology goodie bags and information pamphlets will be available for guests.