Ascension Sacred Heart Surgical Weight Loss Center

10/08/2026

⚠️HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE ⚠️

We are closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias and preparing accordingly to help keep our patients, associates and community safe.

Please note the following closures:
• All Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart clinic locations will be closed on Friday, except Apalachicola
• All outpatient services in Pensacola will be closed on Friday
• All outpatient services associated with Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast will close at Noon on Friday
• All Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers are closed on Friday and Saturday
• All Urgent Care locations will be closed Friday and Saturday and will reopen Sunday

Our Emergency Departments remain open and available for patients who need immediate medical attention. For the latest updates and information, visit: https://healthcare.ascension.org/pages/flpen-weather-updates

09/21/2026

🩺💙 Celebrating our advanced practice providers!

Our advanced practice providers help move healthcare forward through their clinical expertise, collaboration and compassion. ✨

Thank you for all you bring to Ascension today—and for helping us shape what’s next. 👏❤️

09/13/2026

Grandparents make life sweeter. 💛

Taking care of your health can help you keep showing up for every laugh, visit and milestone ahead. If you’re eligible, schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit today.

Need a doctor? Visit http://ascn.io/6181B1f7aU

09/12/2026

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year. On this High Holy Day, members of the Jewish community gather to reflect on the past year, focus on doing better in the year ahead, ask God for peace, and give thanks to God for all things. Shanah tovah! Happy new year!

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we solemnly remember all those impacted on that fateful day. Let us honor the memory of those lost by observing a moment of silence, showing respect for others and upholding human dignity.

08/27/2026

06/18/2026

🎉 Exciting news for Ascension Florida!

Please join us in congratulating Will Condon on his appointment as CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart and leader of the Ascension Florida West market, and Scott Kashman on his appointment as CEO of Ascension St. Vincent’s and leader of Ascension Florida East. 👏💙

A Pensacola native, Will has helped lead Ascension Sacred Heart to significant milestones, including becoming Northwest Florida’s only Level I Trauma Center and earning five consecutive Leapfrog "A" grades for patient safety. As he steps into this new role, his focus remains on serving the community:

"My role is to build on our community foundation by growing the services people need here, close to home."

Together, Will and Scott will help guide Ascension’s continued growth and commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care across Florida. 🏥✨

06/09/2026

Pensacola Couple Finds Life-Changing Weight Loss at Ascension Sacred Heart✨♥️ After years of struggling with obesity, Anita and Jim Steenson found a life-changing solution through the bariatric surgery program at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola. Today, the Pensacola couple has lost more than 300 pounds combined and is enjoying a healthier, more active life together.

For Anita, the emotional and physical challenges of obesity began early in life.

“I've had a lifelong struggle with my weight since I was a child,” Anita shared. “I remember being in the third grade and my teacher approaching my mother, telling her I was a distraction to the other children because they spent so much time teasing me about my weight. It’s been a lifelong battle.”

Jim also struggled with significant weight issues for much of his life. As a married couple, the Steensons spent years searching for solutions.

“We've tried all kinds of different things,” said Jim. “We've lost weight before, but we were never able to keep it off. That changed after meeting Dr. Gatmaitan and going through this program.”

📖Read their full story: http://ascn.io/6185B8qZEv
🗓️Start your wellness journey with Dr. Gatmaitan today: http://ascn.io/6188B8qZEI

05/06/2026

💙 Our educators don’t just teach—they empower. 🥰

This 🩺, we’re focusing on the ripple effect of mentorship and education. 🌊✨ When one nurse teaches another, the impact reaches every patient, every family, every moment of care.

👏 Join us in celebrating the incredible preceptors who go above and beyond each day!

04/21/2026

During National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the heart of our ministry. 🙏

For Pearl Powell, volunteering is her way of giving back for the many blessings in her life. Her faith inspires the compassion she shares with patients, visitors, and care teams each day.

Who inspires you to give back?