Emerald Coast Medical Association

Emerald Coast Medical Association The Emerald Coast Medical Association was established as an organization in 1948 and has been serving the physicians and patients of the Panama City area

06/04/2026

Did You Miss Episode 16 of the ?

If we want better care, we have to keep physicians here.

In this episode, Andrew Starr talks about workforce challenges, physician retention, and why strong local healthcare depends on more than buildings and services. It depends on people.

Catch up on Episode 16 for a grounded conversation on leadership, access, staffing, trust, and the future of community care.

06/03/2026

Episode 16 of the is Out Now

Leadership in healthcare is not only at the bedside.

In this episode, Andrew Starr discusses how healthcare leadership involves decisions that shape access, staffing, trust, and the patient experience. From physician responsibility to operational realities, this conversation looks at the systems behind community care.

Listen to Episode 16 now for a thoughtful discussion on physician leadership, local healthcare, and what strong systems require.

06/02/2026

Episode 16 of the , Coming Soon

Technology continues to shape healthcare, but one thing remains clear: it cannot replace human care.

In Episode 16, Andrew Starr shares thoughtful insight on healthcare leadership, physician voice, workforce challenges, and the importance of keeping care centered on people.

Stay tuned for a grounded conversation on what it really takes to build strong healthcare systems close to home.

Your voice matters, and the window to be part of the conversation is closing.ECMA brings physicians together to support ...
05/28/2026

Your voice matters, and the window to be part of the conversation is closing.

ECMA brings physicians together to support advocacy, collaboration, and leadership across the Emerald Coast.

Join or renew by May 31 to make sure your voice is part of what comes next.

https://emeraldcoastmedicalassociation.com/become-a-member/

This Military Appreciation Month, the Emerald Coast Medical Association proudly thanks the physicians who have served ou...
05/25/2026

This Military Appreciation Month, the Emerald Coast Medical Association proudly thanks the physicians who have served our country through military medicine.

If you are transitioning out of military service and considering your next chapter, we want to welcome you home to Northwest Florida. ECMA is here to help make that transition easier through professional connections, CME opportunities, and a strong network of physicians — including many who have made the same transition from military to civilian practice.

Thank you for your service — we would be honored to support your next mission in medicine. For more information, contact Michelle at [email protected]

05/21/2026

Did You Miss Episode 15 of the ?

One of Dr. Jamie O’Neal’s most practical takeaways is also one of the simplest: prevention matters.

From helmets to everyday safety choices, this episode highlights why preventing serious injuries is often far less costly than treating them after the fact.

If you missed the full conversation, now is a great time to catch up on Dr. O’Neal’s discussion about surgery, trauma readiness, prevention, and the value of having a prepared trauma system in the community.

05/20/2026

Episode 15 of the is Out Now

A trauma center is not just a sign on a building.

In this episode, Dr. Jamie O’Neal explains what it really takes for a hospital to function as a trauma center, including the trained teams, coordinated systems, and round-the-clock readiness required to care for patients when every second matters.

This conversation offers a closer look at the work many people never see, but every community depends on.

Listen to Episode 15 now.

05/19/2026

Episode 15 of the , Coming Soon

Not every physician knows right away which path is the right one.

For Dr. Jamie O’Neal, that clarity came through experience, training, and the moment he realized surgery was where he belonged.

In Episode 15, Dr. O’Neal shares his path into medicine, what drew him to surgery, and how that journey shaped his work in trauma care.

Stay tuned for a conversation about calling, readiness, prevention, and the role trauma centers play in protecting a community.

A few minutes now means a full year of ECMA membership benefits.Joining or renewing takes just a few minutes, but member...
05/19/2026

A few minutes now means a full year of ECMA membership benefits.

Joining or renewing takes just a few minutes, but membership provides year-round access to events, education, physician connection, and local support.

Join or renew by May 31.

https://emeraldcoastmedicalassociation.com/become-a-member/

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Panama City, FL
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