Spine Surgeon, SMH Testing Spinal Fusion Alternatives

Spine Surgeon, SMH Testing Spinal Fusion Alternatives

Advances in non-fusion technology and motion-sparing techniques are giving some spine-surgery patients an alternative to spinal fusion. Learn how these developments are benefitting patients who suffer from low-back pain with leg pain or neck pain with arm pain. Led by Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Ashvin Patel, MD, Sarasota Memorial is testing these technologies that could change the gold standard.

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Can Red Tide Make You Sick?

Can Red Tide Make You Sick?

Red tide is on the rise in Sarasota County, leaving dead fish and marine life littering beaches and carrying foul-smelling breezes up to a mile inland. The return of the Karenia brevis red tide has certainly put a damper on summer plans for beach days and boating. But what are red tide's health effects? Should we skip the beach during blooms? Is it safe to swim in red tide waters? SMH Pulmonary Disease Specialist Kirk Voelker, MD, offers answers.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Strawberry Banana Smoothie | Healthy Cooking with Thrive

Strawberry Banana Smoothie | Healthy Cooking with Thrive

In this month's Thrive in the Kitchen episode, our team shows you how to make a Vitamin C-packed, immune system-boosting Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this tasty treat is also high in fiber, Vitamin D and calcium — great for bone health and lowering cholesterol. Check out the easy recipe and how-to video with SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei and Registered Dietitian Laura McLeroy.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
SMH Lab Earns Re-Accreditation, Recognition for Year of Critical Services

SMH Lab Earns Re-Accreditation, Recognition for Year of Critical Services

Sarasota Memorial’s Laboratory earned re-accreditation from the College of American Pathologists this month following a rigorous on-site survey and numerous accomplishments and critical services provided during a challenging year.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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