Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
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            Release Date: Aug. 6, 2025
Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie welcomes Kenneth H. Tomczyk, DO, a board-certified physician with 18 years of family medicine experience. Dr. Tomczyk comes to Okatie from Geisinger 65 Forward in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  
“Caring for seniors starts with really listening and understanding their healthcare goals,” Dr. Tomczyk said. “I enjoy personally connecting with my patients so we can work together to address health concerns and achieve their health goals. I ensure every patient knows about and thoroughly understands the wide range of choices they have in pursuing overall health and well-being.” 
After earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Penn., Dr. Tomczyk practiced across Pennsylvania including at St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and Geisinger Health System.  
The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2034 older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. For Jasper County, the most recent Census Bureau data indicates that a quarter of the population is 65 years and older.  
Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus offers comprehensive primary care to meet the unique health needs of people aged 65 and older. Clinic offerings extend beyond traditional medical services to include social and wellness opportunities matched to patients’ interests and lifestyles, such as group fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, health coaching, card games and crafting sessions. 
To learn how to become a patient, or to schedule a guided tour, call 843-547-4765 or visit Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie. To learn more about the Okatie location, visit the clinic located at 50 Terrace Drive and follow on Facebook. 
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About Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus 
Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus is a comprehensive, primary care program designed to meet the unique health needs of people aged 65 and older. The clinics offer customized healthcare, social support and wellness resources to care for the whole person. With locations in Pensacola, Florida, and Okatie, South Carolina, the primary care teams offer a comprehensive, personalized approach to healthcare, combining expert medical care with unique community health events and resources to help people stay active, connected and healthy. To learn more about the Okatie location, visit www.ochsner.org/65okatie. Follow the clinic on Facebook. 
About Novant Health   
Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 40,000 team members along with more than 8,500 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services. For more information, visit www.novanthealth.org. Follow Novant Health on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.  
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through unmatched expertise, quality, and digital connectivity. In 2024, Ochsner’s more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians cared for 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit www.ochsner.org.
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