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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 coronavirus pandemic made life difficult for people across the country last year, including at our treatment centers throughout Mississippi. Patients at our Pass Christian, Greenbough, Lakeside, Singing River, and Boyington centers faced unprecedented challenges and uncertainties. Even as we adhered to strict CDC guidelines as well as our own rigorous in-house protocols to keep … Continued

The coronavirus pandemic made life difficult for people across the country last year, including skilled nursing facilities throughout Florida. Patients at many Gulf Coast Health Care centers, including The Rehabilitation Center of Lake City, Lake Eustis Health and Rehabilitation Center, Suwannee Health Rehabilitation Center, Southern Lifestyles Senior Living Center, Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center, Viera … Continued

Gulf Coast Health Care and Optum Deliver Results Over the course of the last five years, we here at Gulf Coast Health Care (GCHC) have an enjoyed a successful and empowering partnership with Optum. We have worked in collaboration to create a care model that pairs advanced practices clinicians (APCs) like nurse practitioners and physical … Continued

We’ve learned a lot over the past few months, and each of our centers 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

November is National Long Term Care Awareness Month, and the Gulf Coast Health Care (GCHC) centers in Florida, Georgia and Mississippi are showing support for our skilled team of specialists and patients.  As a leading provider of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and long term care for seniors, we want to encourage anyone 65 years … Continued

October is “Resident’s Rights Month,” an annual event that honors all residents living in long-term care centers. The skilled team of specialists across all Gulf Coast Health Care centers wanted to share this event with our readers and highlight how we’re celebrating our residents and honoring their rights every day.  Many of those living with … 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

This month Gulf Coast Health Care is celebrating April Neel, our Lead Admissions Specialists in the Panhandle Central Admissions Office (CAO), with a “Behind the Mask and Scrubs” spotlight. It’s our way of honoring her exemplary care and service. April ensures all new patients experience a seamless transition from the hospital to our skilled nursing … Continued