The Pandemic Predicament: Coping with the ‘New Normal’

As communities across the world wrangle with a “new normal,” millions are feeling the emotional and mental weight of this unprecedented time. Here are some self-care tips and strategies we can all use to successfully persevere through these difficult times.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Mask Wearing 101: How to Use & Re-Use a Face Mask

Face masks are only effective when they are handled, worn, stored and disposed of properly. Used improperly, and the masks actually become vehicles for spreading germs. Sarasota Memorial nurse Jennifer Sorensen, RN, offers a step-by-step mask-wearing how-to, along with some do's and don'ts, in this video blog.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

When it Comes to Food, What’s in A Label?

In 2016, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) passed a law mandating updates to the standard nutritional facts label, and by 2020, the vast majority of industries and products are expected to be in compliance. Here’s a quick look at what’s new and what’s changed.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

HealthFit Earns 'Medical Fitness Facility' Recertification

HealthFit - Powered by Sarasota Memorial announced today that it earned recertification as a Medical Fitness Facility by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). HealthFit remains the only certified facility in Sarasota, and one of just two in the state.

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Oncology Tower Timelapse Video

Check out the progress construction teams have made so far (January through November 2019) on the Sarasota Memorial Cancer Institute's oncology tower, set to open Fall 2021.

Monday, December 2, 2019