Aches and pain in shoulder muscles or joints are unavoidable facts of life — whether they are caused by an active lifestyle, awkward office posture or aging. So how do you know when to hit the medicine cabinet and when to hit the doctor’s office? Orthopedic surgeon Brian Schofield, MD, explains in this Healthe-Matters post.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Most families are spending more time at home these days, which means parents — or grandparents — are more often treating bumps and bruises, or a curious kiddo who ate something they shouldn’t have. Care for your crew safely with these accidental-poisoning prevention tips from Sarasota Memorial Emergency Care/Toxicology Clinical Pharmacist Jeremy Lund, PharmD, MS, BCCCP, BCPS.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The American Academy of Nursing recently selected Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice Chief Nursing Officer Jean Marie Lucas to join its prestigious 2020 Class of Fellows, a group of 230 distinguished nursing leaders from around the nation who have made significant contributions to healthcare.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Did you know that 16 million people in the U.S. are living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? And that nearly 1 million COPD sufferers have to be hospitalized each year for treatment? The good news is that this common lung disease can be controlled by medication, and taking simple steps can help people with COPD stay healthy and out of the hospital.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Thanks to advanced technology, today's radiation therapy delivers a better patient experience and vastly improved accuracy in targeting cancers. Radiation oncologist Kunal Saigal, MD, discusses this new cutting-edge technology and how it's benefiting Suncoast communities in this blog post.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020