An Aspirin A Day Keeps The Doctor Away? | New Recommendations on Managing Cardiovascular Risk with Daily Aspirin

A daily regimen of low-dose aspirin has long been promoted as a safe and effective way for people over the age of 50 to lower their risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems, but the US Preventive Services Task Force has issued new recommendations

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

ROSA the Surgical Robot Progresses from Knees to Hips

ROSA, the robotic surgical assistant who has been helping orthopedic surgeons perform knee replacements at Sarasota Memorial since her debut in 2019, is now primed to do hips. Utilizing innovative technology and specialized 3D-imaging, surgical teams can precisely position new knees and hips to get the best surgery results.

Monday, February 14, 2022

What to Expect After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

On average, recovering from minimally invasive cardiac surgery takes 2 to 4 weeks — versus the 6 to 12 weeks’ recovery for an open-heart procedure. But each patient journey is unique. Find out what you can expect after MICS and other minimally invasive heart procedures.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

SMH Joins Collaborative Focused on Improving Outcomes for Mothers and Babies Across the Country

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota is among select hospitals participating in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Perinatal Improvement Collaborative. The collaborative includes many of the nation’s leading hospitals caring for diverse populations in all 50 states.

Monday, January 31, 2022

Peanut Butter Hazelnut Bars | Thrive in the Kitchen Healthy Cooking Series

Learn to create Peanut Butter Hazelnut Bars! This sweet treat is packed with plant-based protein, hazelnuts and peanuts, known to be rich in healthy fats and fiber. Using a variety of nuts as ingredients not only adds a nice crunch to this snack, but can help reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol.

Friday, January 28, 2022