September 2010
Did you know that chronic pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States? Chronic pain is pain that persists for greater than 90 days and disrupts a person's daily activities. Studies estimate that 30 percent of Americans will experience chronic pain at some point in their lifetime. Sarasota Memorial offers the community and surrounding areas three multidisciplinary pain care centers to manage painful conditions: The Pain Care Center at Heritage Harbour, The Institute for Advanced Medicine, and Blackburn Point. From medication management to specialized interventional procedures, Sarasota Memorial's Pain Care Centers are equipped to treat the full spectrum of painful conditions. For information or appointments, call (941) 917-4500.
Learn more about the latest pain care treatments in a month-long program presented by Sarasota Memorial's pain medicine physicians and multi-disciplinary specialists. For a schedule of lectures or more information, visit our community calendar at www.smh.com or call HealthLine at (941) 917-7777.
The Doctor is In – Osteoporosis 
Join Kyle Garner, MD, OB-GYN, for a free presentation on preventing and treating osteoporosis, 1-2 pm Sept. 14 in the Healthplex Education Room, Sarasota Memorial Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. RSVP: (941) 917-7777 or register online at www.smh.com.
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Advances in Hip & Knee Replacement
Join Sean Dingle, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, for a free community education presentation on the latest options in hip and knee replacement, 5:30-6:30 pm Sept. 21 in the community education room at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. RSVP: (941) 917-7777 or register online at www.smh.com.
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Metabolic Syndrome & Heart Disease
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It affects one in five people, and prevalence increases with age. Learn how to reduce risk factors associated with the syndrome and safeguard your heart at a free education event by Cardiologist Mahfouz El Shahawy, MD, medical director of Sarasota Memorial’s Cardiovascular Disease Assessment Center and specialist in cardiovascular disease prevention. The event will be held 4-5 pm Wednesday, Sept. 22 in the Papaya Room, Waldemere Medical Plaza, 1921 Waldemere Street. Please RSVP: (941) 917-7777 or register online at www.smh.com.
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Cheers to Chocolate!
Sarasota Memorial & the Neuro Challenge Foundation will host an annual tribute to caregivers on Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 am-noon (registration at 9:30 am), at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd. The event will include entertainment, refreshments, door prizes and special surprises. Please RSVP: (941) 917-7777 or register online at www.smh.com.
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Join TEAM SMH at Heart Walk
Join the SMH team at the 3K Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk, Saturday, Sept. 22, Payne Park, 2000 Adams Lane, Sarasota. Festivities begin at 7:30 am, followed by the 3K Walk/Run at 9 am. RSVP: (941) 917-2399.
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Heart Failure Exercise Program 
People living with heart failure can increase their energy level and strengthen their hearts by making exercise part of their lifestyle. Sarasota Memorial's cardiac rehab exercise physiologists lead supervised programs for people living with heart failure who are starting a new exercise regime. Sessions are held every Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm, at Healthplex in Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. No physician referral is necessary. Cost: $20 for four sessions. Call (941) 917-6139 to register.
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How important is physical activity for long-term weight loss?
That was the focus of a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine that included 201 women in a weight-loss program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, separated into “high- exercisers,” “moderate- exercisers,” and “non-exercisers.” While all groups lost similar amounts of weight in the first 6 months, the difference after 2 years was remarkably different in those who continued their physical activity. They maintained most of their weight loss (7-11% of their body weight), while the non-exercising group regained most of their weight loss. The study points out the importance of not only changing eating habits, but also becoming more physically active for long-term weight management success.
The exercise professionals at Healthplex are here to answer your health and fitness questions. We offer many options to help meet your goals, including services such as nutritional counseling, personal training, and group exercise classes. To learn more about our programs, we invite you to come by for a tour. Visit www.SarasotaHealthplex.com or call (941) 917-7000 for more information.
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