April 2011
Doctors have discovered that gastric bypass surgery may reverse Type 2 diabetes – even before a patient loses weight. In a statement released March 29, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is recommending the weight-loss surgery as a front-line treatment for obese patients with diabetes. Once recommended as a last resort for obesity-related complications, the IDF claims gastric banding and other surgeries to alter stomach anatomy should now be considered much earlier. A major study presented by IDF shows a 70-80 percent remission of diabetes following gastric bypass, providing the duration of the diabetes was less than 10 years; those who have had diabetes for more than 10 years would probably see a 30-40 percent remission. At the current rate of obesity, public health officials warn that without intervention one in three Americans could develop diabetes by 2050.
Free weight loss surgery information session May 5
Learn more at smh.com, or a free Weight Loss Surgery Information Session presented by John Nora, MD, Sarasota Memorial board-certified bariatric surgeon, Thursday, May 5, 6-8 pm, at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at University Parkway (2nd Floor Conference Room), 5350 University Parkway, Sarasota. Space is limited. Please call (941) 917-7777 to RSVP by Tuesday, May 3.
Youth Fitness: Fit 411
Sarasota Memorial offers a monthly fitness & nutrition program for youth
(age 10-15), at our Healthplex Fitness Center, 5880 Rand Blvd. (½-mile west of
I-75 off Clark Road). The next session (includes eight classes) begins April 5.
Cost is $99. Information: (941) 917-7981.
Back to Top
A Day with the Perinatologists
Health care providers and professionals who work with high risk pregnant women are invited to Sarasota Memorial's 5th annual "A Day with the Perinatologists" 7 am-5 pm April 9, in Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s first floor auditorium, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The continuing education event will provide a comprehensive look at current issues in the management of high risk obstetrical patients. CME/CEUs available. Call (941) 917-2173 or e-mail debra-boterf@smh.com for information.
Back to Top
ACS Relay for Life
Support cancer research and programs for local cancer patients and survivors at
the American Cancer Society’s 2011 Relay for Life, Saturday & Sunday, April
9-10. The Downtown Sarasota Relay will be held at Sarasota High School (3 pm-9
am); the North Port Relay will be held at Heron Creek Middle School (2 pm- to 8
am). For more information or to join a team, call (941) 365-2858 or visit the event
website: acsevents.org
Back to Top
Victory Over Stroke
Join the Stroke Association of Florida at this free event promoting stroke
awareness and prevention, Friday, April 15, 8:30 am-2 pm, Community Foundation
of Sarasota County, 2635 Fruitville Road. The event features
free health
screenings and educational presentations, including “Can Stroke Be Prevented?”
by Stroke Neurologist Mauricio Concha, MD, medical director of Sarasota
Memorial’s Comprehensive Stroke Center. RSVP: (888) 685-1596.
Back to Top
Zumba & Beyond!
Experience the Healthplex difference during a free demonstration of Zumba – a
fun fusion of Latin and international music with energetic routines for all
fitness levels, noon-2 pm Friday, April 15, Sarasota Memorial Healthplex, 5880
Rand Blvd (1/2-mile west of I-75 off Clark Road). For information, call
(941) 917-7000.
Back to Top
National Healthcare Decisions Day
Join a panel of medical, legal and community experts for National Healthcare
Decisions Day and learn more about ethical & living wills, advanced
directives, health care surrogates and ways to make your wishes clear should an
accident, injury or illness prevent you from expressing important decisions
yourself, 10 am-noon Saturday, April 16, in Sarasota Memorial’s first floor
auditorium, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail. CEUs available for qualified professionals
($10 fee). RSVP: (941) 917-1779.
Back to Top
High Blood Pressure – A Silent Killer
Learn the risks of high blood pressure and how to protect your heart health in a
free presentation by cardiologist Mahfouz El Shahawy, MD, 5-6 pm Wednesday,
April 20 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s first floor auditorium, 1700 S. Tamiami
Trail. RSVP: (941) 917-7777.
Back to Top
SMH Laboratory Tours
Sarasota Memorial's Medical Laboratory opens its doors to the public the
week of April 25-29 to celebrate National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.
Lab tours will be given daily at 2 pm. Please meet at the front desk (first
floor near gift shop), Sarasota Memorial Hospital, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, or call (941) 917-7986 for information.
Back to Top
Have you had an experience with Sarasota Memorial that you’d like to share with others?
Share Your Story
Follow Us on Our Social Media Sites
