Trinova Medical

06/09/2026

When does back pain need an MRI?
Short answer: most of the time, it doesn't.
But some signs change everything, and knowing them matters.

Most back pain is muscular. That sharp pain after lifting, twisting, or sleeping wrong? It almost always clears up in 2 to 4 weeks with movement, heat, and time. Morning stiffness that loosens after 30 minutes of moving around is normal too.

In these cases, an MRI usually finds nothing helpful, and sometimes finds something random that leads to extra appointments you didn't need.

Here's when to pay attention:
* Numbness, tingling, or weakness running down your leg (especially below the knee) → time to get imaging.
** New loss of bowel or bladder control → this is NOT an MRI appointment. Go to the ER, right now.

Not sure which category you're in? Give us a call. We'll help you figure it out. (850) 848-9500

05/27/2026

Summer is (unofficially) here, and that means beach, beach, and more beach.

The sun feels great. It is also hard on your skin, all year long.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. About 1 in 5 of us will get it at some point.

The good part: when you catch it early, most skin cancers can be treated. If melanoma is found before it spreads, 99 out of 100 people are still here five years later.

A yearly skin check takes less than 15 minutes. That is it. If you have a new spot, a mole that looks different, or something that just does not match the rest, do not wait. Get it checked.

You deserve healthy skin for what comes next.

Call Trinova Medical to book your skin check. Link for direct booking in the comments

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05/13/2026

Big news from the Trinova family: we've been selected as a finalist in VIP Pensacola Magazine's Best in Pensacola Reader's Choice Awards 2026.

Showing up for our patients during the moments that matter most, whether it's a first wellness visit, a chronic condition we're managing together, or a tough season that needs a steady hand, is something we never take lightly. It is an honor to serve this community through primary care built on relationships, accessibility, and genuine partnership in your health.

To every patient, friend, colleague, and supporter who has trusted and encouraged this journey: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your nomination across four categories means more than words can express. Vote daily through May 22!!!!

Health & Wellness category, look for:
★ Medical Center / Medical Group
★ Medical Practice
★ Primary Care Provider Mid-Level (APRN, PA): Jenny West, APRN and Jacqueline Jackson, APRN
★ Primary Care Physician: Dr. Mark Ryan, MD

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Thank you, Pensacola, for your trust, support, and belief in Trinova Medical.

05/12/2026

Phone tag is officially over.

Booking your primary care visit at Trinova Medical now takes about 60 seconds. No hold music. No waiting for office hours. Just real availability with real providers, on your schedule.

Try it tonight at https://app.nexhealth.com/appts/trinova-medical

05/12/2026

There's no shame in calling, and there's no medal for waiting. The question is which list you're on.

Wait-it-out: low-grade fever under 101 with no other red flags. New muscle ache after activity or stress. The kind of symptom that usually peaks and breaks on its own within a day.

Call us today: chest tightness, especially with shortness of breath, sweating, or arm pain (please don't drive yourself). The worst headache of your life, or one that hits in seconds, especially with confusion or weakness: that's an ER call!

Here are ten more situations that come up all the time:

1. Cough lingering past 3 weeks, or any cough bringing up blood: Call.

2. Sore throat with high fever, white patches, or trouble swallowing: Call. Plain scratchy throat with a cold: Wait.

3. New rash spreading fast, with fever, or with swelling of the lips or face: Call now. Localized itchy patch: Wait a few days.

4. Diarrhea past 48 hours, or any blood in the stool: Call. One bad day with a stomach bug: Wait and hydrate.

5. Vomiting that won't let you keep water down for more than 12 hours: Call.

6. New shortness of breath at rest, or with mild activity that didn't bother you last week: Call.

7. Swelling in one leg, especially with calf pain or warmth: Call same day. Could be a clot.

8. New, severe abdominal pain that doesn't ease in a few hours, or pain with fever or vomiting: Call.

9. Burning with urination, blood in urine, or back/flank pain with fever: Call. UTIs don't wait it out well.

10. Mental health: thoughts of harming yourself or feeling unsafe: Call us or 988, today. Not later.

When you're not sure, that's also a reason to call. We'd rather hear from you early than late. 850-848-9500

05/07/2026

If you're a woman in perimenopause or postmenopausal years and you feel like your body has stopped cooperating, here's the truth: you can absolutely still build muscle. The rules just change a little.

Our nurse practitioner Jenny West breaks it down in under two minutes:

1. Yes, you can build muscle after menopause. Changing hormones make it harder, not impossible.

2. Protein is the foundation. Aim for 25 to 30 grams per meal. Most women come in well below that and wonder why nothing's working.

3. Hormone therapy has its place in menopause care, but it doesn't move the needle on muscle. Resistance training does.

4. Start small. 2 to 3 strength sessions a week, working your way up. You don't need a gym membership or a CrossFit box. You need consistency.

Why does this matter? Because muscle is the closest thing we have to an anti-aging prescription. It protects your bones, your metabolism, your balance, and your independence as you age.

This is the kind of conversation we have every day at Trinova Medical. If your current doctor isn't talking to you about muscle, protein, and movement during this season of life, it might be time for a new primary care home.

We're accepting new patients. Link in the comments

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📍 2114 Creighton Rd, Pensacola, FL

05/06/2026

Behind every great practice is an even greater nursing team.
Today we celebrate the people who make compassionate care happen every day at Trinova Medical. Our nurses are the heart of this practice, and we are grateful for each one of them.

Happy National Nurses Day. You are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.

05/05/2026

Switching your primary care doctor with Original Medicare is easier than most people think. No referrals. No locked networks. No paperwork. You simply choose a provider who accepts Medicare and start there.

Here are the 4 steps to make the switch:

01 -- Confirm the new clinic accepts Medicare and accepts assignment. Search at medicare.gov using Medicare Care Compare.
02 -- Schedule your visit. Call or book online and let them know you are a Medicare patient. If you have Medicare Advantage, also notify your plan.
03 -- Request your records. Ask your previous provider to transfer your medical history. HIPAA gives you the right to them.
04 -- Bring your cards. Your red, white, and blue Medicare card plus any Medigap or Part D plan cards.

That is it. No forms to file, no permission needed.
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This is part of our Good Questions series -- real answers to the questions patients actually ask.
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04/28/2026

A blood test (p-tau217) can help estimate when Alzheimer's symptoms are likely to start in people already showing memory or cognitive changes, within a margin of 3–4 years.

The test is available right now, and some of our patients are choosing to take it and follow up with a specialist when the results suggest it. The point is to take action early, not wait until symptoms are advanced.

While not a stand-alone tool, this option is available for patients (typically 65+) being evaluated for memory concerns. If you or a family member has noticed memory changes, talk to one of our providers about this option.

A model developed by WashU Medicine researchers to estimate Alzheimer’s symptoms onset could speed development of preventive treatments.

04/22/2026

"She actually talks to me instead of at me the way seniors are usually treated."
"I never feel rushed."
"She truly listens closely to you."

That is the kind of care Amanda Self, APRN is known for at Trinova Medical, and her patients keep saying it in their own words.

Swipe through to read their Google reviews, then come see for yourself.

Amanda is accepting new patients, and you can schedule an appointment online in just a few clicks. https://www.trinovamedical.com/become-a-patient