SMH Urologist Honored for Robotic Surgery Milestone

SMH Urologist Honored for Robotic Surgery Milestone

Sarasota Memorial urologist Robert Carey, MD, was honored for his pioneering work in the field of robotic surgery this month a reaching a milestone achieved by only a handful of Florida surgeons: He has performed more than 2,300 da Vinci robot-assisted surgeries.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Improving the Surgery Journey for Patients

Improving the Surgery Journey for Patients

Learning you need surgery can prompt fear and concern about what’s to come — worry about pain and side effects, hospitalization duration, recovery time and infection risk. To help ease this stress and ensure patients have the best possible surgery outcome, Sarasota Memorial launched its Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in 2018. ERAS Program Coordinator Allie Wilson, BSN, RN-BC, explains what ERAS is, how it's benefiting SMH patients and who's eligible.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Women’s Heart Attacks & Heart Health ~ Ask An Expert

Women’s Heart Attacks & Heart Health ~ Ask An Expert

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? For a closer look at heart disease in women, we talked with Sarasota Memorial staff cardiologist Chippy Ajithan, MD, FACC. Board certified in Internal Medicine and in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Ajithan specializes in non-invasive cardiology and has a passion for women’s heart health. Here, she addresses heart attack symptoms, how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, and ways to reverse a family history of cardiovascular disease.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Lorrie Liang Appointed President of SMH-Sarasota Campus

Lorrie Liang Appointed President of SMH-Sarasota Campus

Lorrie Liang, who previously served as Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed president of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota campus. In her expanded role, Liang will oversee strategic initiatives, operations and overall performance of the main hospital in Sarasota.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Preventing Cervical Cancer ~ Ask an Expert

Preventing Cervical Cancer ~ Ask an Expert

The bad news: All women are at risk for cervical cancer. The good news: Cervical cancer is highly preventable, and when found early, it’s highly treatable. In this Ask An Expert Q&A post, gynecological oncologist Beverly Long, MD, talks cervical cancer prevention and screening.

Monday, January 25, 2021
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