With the COVID-19 Delta surge waning and vaccines now widely available for people ages 12 and older, the CDC has given the thumbs-up for trick-or-treating and outdoor Halloween celebrations this year. Be sure your family’s holiday is filled with fun, not fright, with these COVID-19 prevention and safety tips from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics and the SMH-Sarasota Trauma team.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The medical staff of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Sarasota campus recently honored 2 physicians for outstanding service to the hospital and the community and installed its new physician leaders for 2021-2022. Richard Brown, MD, medical director of our Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, was awarded the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award, and hospitalist Faisal Keen, MD, was named 2021 Physician of the Year.
Monday, October 25, 2021
T'is the season for sweet pumpkiny treats! Keep it nutritious with this tasty recipe for Pumpkin Oat Muffins. Each muffin is loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene and fiber to boost immunity, fight infection and help control blood sugar.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Target Corp. Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell and wife Martha Cornell are donating $10 million to support the creation of a new behavioral health facility, the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation announced. The 3-story pavilion will be built on the hospital’s Sarasota campus, with 4 inpatient units to serve different patient populations.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Did you know that women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 chance of developing invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society? It’s important for all women to practice breast health self-care: Know your normal. Know your risk level. And know when you should get screened. Breast surgical oncologist Sarah Kimball, MD, explains.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021