Patient Stories
A Mother’s Strength, A Team’s Care
Christine is a mother of four daughters. Being a mom is not just something she does. It is who she is.
Mar 12, 2026
Patient Stories
Held by Faith, Saved by Care
On the morning of November 10, 2024, the Ridley family was driving to church - less than a mile from home - when their lives were forever altered. In the blink of an eye, everything changed
Feb 15, 2026
Patient Stories
Watched Over From the Very Beginning
Wadih and Elena’s identical twin daughters, Kaia and Kylie, were protected by expert care before and after birth.
Feb 15, 2026
Patient Stories
Benjamin's Miracle Beginning
At just 17 weeks and 4 days into her pregnancy, Brooke Peterson faced a frightening reality. Her water broke unexpectedly, and she was hospitalized in the Perinatal Specialty Unit. She spent four days on IV antibiotics before being sent home on bed rest, with weekly Maternal-Fetal Medicine appointments, until she was 21 weeks and 5 days. At that point, Brooke was readmitted to stay in the hospital until the birth of her son, Benjamin, at 34 weeks.
Jan 20, 2026
Patient Stories
Keeping the Faith
In May 2020, Faith Gladding arrived at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s Emergency Room with severe stomach pain. The compassion and attentiveness of the care team made an immediate and lasting impression.
Jan 19, 2026
Patient Stories
Annual First Responders Christmas Light Parade Brings Holiday Joy to Patients and Families
On Christmas Eve, patients and families at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart were treated to a heartwarming holiday surprise during the annual First Responders Christmas Light Parade. First responders from across Pensacola and Escambia County gathered in front of the hospital, lighting up Bubba Watson Drive with flashing lights and festive cheer.
Jan 14, 2026
Patient Stories
Five Years Later, Elli Walked Back In
In early 2020, as the world slowed and hospitals grew quieter, Elli Gentile sat alone in a hospital gown.
Mar 12, 2026
Patient Stories
A Mother’s Strength, A Team’s Care
Christine is a mother of four daughters. Being a mom is not just something she does. It is who she is.
Mar 12, 2026
Patient Stories
Held by Faith, Saved by Care
On the morning of November 10, 2024, the Ridley family was driving to church - less than a mile from home - when their lives were forever altered. In the blink of an eye, everything changed
Feb 15, 2026
Patient Stories
Watched Over From the Very Beginning
Wadih and Elena’s identical twin daughters, Kaia and Kylie, were protected by expert care before and after birth.
Feb 15, 2026
Patient Stories
Benjamin's Miracle Beginning
At just 17 weeks and 4 days into her pregnancy, Brooke Peterson faced a frightening reality. Her water broke unexpectedly, and she was hospitalized in the Perinatal Specialty Unit. She spent four days on IV antibiotics before being sent home on bed rest, with weekly Maternal-Fetal Medicine appointments, until she was 21 weeks and 5 days. At that point, Brooke was readmitted to stay in the hospital until the birth of her son, Benjamin, at 34 weeks.
Jan 20, 2026
Patient Stories
Keeping the Faith
In May 2020, Faith Gladding arrived at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s Emergency Room with severe stomach pain. The compassion and attentiveness of the care team made an immediate and lasting impression.
Jan 19, 2026
Patient Stories
Annual First Responders Christmas Light Parade Brings Holiday Joy to Patients and Families
On Christmas Eve, patients and families at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart were treated to a heartwarming holiday surprise during the annual First Responders Christmas Light Parade. First responders from across Pensacola and Escambia County gathered in front of the hospital, lighting up Bubba Watson Drive with flashing lights and festive cheer.
