Dr. Dad’s Tips for First-time Fathers | Ask An Expert

For this special Father’s Day edition of our Ask An Expert series, we asked Family Medicine specialist Seth Wilson, MD, for some practical advice for first-time dads. Uniquely qualified to dish parenting wisdom, Dr. Wilson is not only an expert in family medical care, but he’s also a proud father of 4. Here are his top tips for those of you tackling one of the biggest challenges of your life: fatherhood.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Demolition Paves Way for New Behavioral Health Pavilion

Sarasota Memorial Hospital leaders gathered this week to celebrate the first step in building a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Pavilion on its Sarasota campus. Demolition of the 1960s-era Bayside East, which previously housed SMH behavioral health administrative offices and outpatient services, is clearing the way for a new, 82-bed, 95,000-square-foot Behavioral Health Pavilion that will be built on the east side of Osprey Avenue, between Waldemere and Hawthorne streets.

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

How To Talk about Hanging Up the Keys

Whether the result of a chronic disease, such as Alzheimer’s, or just the product of normal aging, most of us will have to hang up our car keys eventually. Having a discussion about the eventual decision to stop driving is something that all families should do — just like drafting a will and making other end of life preparations. Here are some tips to help start the conversation.

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Spring Mix Salad | Healthy Cooking with Thrive

In this month's Thrive in the Kitchen episode, our team shows you how to make the tasty and nutrient-packed Spring Mix Salad. High in potassium and Vitamin A, the salad helps fight heart disease, manage blood pressure and boost the immune system. Check out the easy recipe and how-to video with SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei and Registered Dietitian Laura McLeroy.

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

SMH-Venice Installs New Physician Leaders

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice is pleased to announce its inaugural team of physician leaders. As SMH-Venice moves closer to its opening this fall, the physician leaders will serve an increasingly critical role in overseeing patient safety and the professional performance of the medical staff at the Venice hospital.

Monday, May 24, 2021