Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast expands heart care to DeFuniak Springs

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is expanding access to heart care to north Walton County with a new location in DeFuniak Springs.

The 2025 Community Health Assessment from the Walton Community Health Improvement Partnership highlights the need for additional protective measures against heart disease including early detection and ongoing monitoring to manage risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity.

"This clinic will increase access to preventive heart health services for the residents of DeFuniak Springs and others in north Walton County," said Trey Abshier, president and CEO of Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. "We are grateful for the partnership with North Walton Doctors Hospital that helps us address this community health need together."

Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiology - DeFuniak Springs is located at 4415 U.S. Hwy 331 St, Suite 600 in the Medical Office Building at North Walton Doctors Hospital. When you need more care, our team of specialists provide comprehensive cardiology care including:

• CT scans and calcium scoring
• Pulse-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib)
• Angioplasty and stenting
• Implantable pacemakers, defibrillators and implantable loop recorders
• Cardiac rehabilitation

"At North Walton Doctors Hospital, our priority is ensuring our community has access to the care they need, close to home," said Ben Burnham, Chief Executive Officer of North Walton Doctors Hospital. "We are proud to have Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast expand heart care services in North Walton County and strengthen our ability to support early detection, treatment, and ongoing management of heart disease for our residents."

To make an appointment call 850-267-1603. For more information, visit our website at Ascension.org/EmeraldCoastFL.