Baptist Hospital celebrates first anniversary of historic move to Brent Lane campus

Baptist Hospital is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new location at Brent Lane and I-110. The new Baptist Hospital emergency doors opened at 3 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2023 , at which time the very first patient arrived. Beginning at 5 a.m. that morning, all patients at the E and Moreno Street legacy campus were safely transported to the new Brent Lane location by noon. Completing the historical move was the result of intensive planning and a collaborative effort of 1,100 Baptist team members, multiple area emergency response teams and many community partners.

Since that day, the Baptist team has provided care for thousands of individuals from throughout the community. Due to growth at the new campus and across the organization, more than 1,350 new team members have been hired, including more than 400 registered nurses. The campus has hosted many free community seminars with hundreds in attendance as well as more than 45 team member recruitment events.

Baptist Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient care services and 24-hour emergency care. Outpatient services on the campus are located in the Bear Family Foundation Health Center. The Baptist Hospital Behavioral Health Unit is located on the west side of the campus offering inpatient care for children and adults. A fourth building, the Henderson Health Center, opened on the campus in August, with offices for Andrews Institute Rehabilitation, Baptist Wound Care and several other independent physician practices.

Visit eBaptistHealthCare.org for details.

Independence for the Blind celebrates White Cane Awareness Day

Independence for the Blind invites the community to a celebration for White Cane Awareness Day from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at the Bayview Senior Center at 2000 E. Lloyd St.

The purpose of the event is to celebrate the abilities of people who are blind or visually impaired and to emphasize the importance of the White Cane Law, which requires that vehicles must stop when someone with a white cane or a service dog is crossing or attempting to cross the street. This is also an opportunity to gain knowledge and be exposed to organizations in the area who offer assistance to those with disabilities as well as those who are aging.

The white cane is the universal symbol for blindness or visual impairment. It is a common misconception that the white cane is only used by those who are totally blind. It also, is used by individuals who may have a small amount of vision remaining. The canes help people who are visually impaired find obstacles that may be in their way or warn them when they are approaching a curb.

The Cane and Able “walk” with the blind and visually impaired is at 1:30 p.m. The walk is an opportunity for the blind to demonstrate their navigation ability and for the sighted (who are willing) to be blind folded and experience what it is like to walk on the street without sight.

Call 850-477-2663 or email rachel.wheeler@ibwest.org for details.

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FavorHouse hosts Paws For A Cause: Pet Walk to End DV

FavorHouse will host the second annual Paws For A Cause: Pet Walk to End DV from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Corinne Jones Park at 620 W. Government St.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and FavorHouse of Northwest Florida says that pets play a big role in domestic violence cases. Abusers will threaten, harm, or kill pets as a tactic to maintain power and control over their victim.

The Pet Walk to End DV event will raise awareness and funds for the pet-friendly shelter and services that serve residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who are experiencing intimate partner violence. There will be fun activities for pets who love to socialize and play.

People and pets are encouraged to dress in purple to support DV awareness and there will be a costume contest for furry friends.

The Paws For A Cause: Pet Walk to End DV is a part of the “Take Action to End Domestic Violence” campaign. The campaign’s events are sponsored by Levin, Papantonio, Proctor, Buchanan, O’Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A., Pat Hilton-Green, and Animal Hospital of Tiger Point.

Visit favorhouse.org or FavorHouse.org/TakeAction for details.

Pensacola Association of Realtors hosts Even Dogs Need Homes

The Pensacola Association of Realtors is hosting an event called “Even Dogs Need Homes” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Bagdad Mills Park in Milton.

This event will feature a variety of vendors, live music, and two local animal rescue organizations: The Mylo Foundation and Amazing Grace Bully Rescue. The event will also include a raffle for a custom-built doghouse by Guy Brothers Roofing.

The goal of this event is to raise awareness about the importance of adopting pets and to help find homes for dogs in need.

Visit pensacolarealtors.org for details.

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