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Posted: Jan 9, 2024

What the Ion Endoluminal System Means for Lung Cancer Screening

With Pulmonologist Omar Sheriff, MD

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the entire world. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the hardest cancers to diagnose. But with the Ion endoluminal system, physicians at Sarasota Memorial are setting the new gold standard

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Posted: Jan 2, 2024

Strengthen Your Resolve

7 Tips for New Year’s Resolution Success

New Year’s Resolutions are exciting to make but can be hard to keep. Here are some tips from one of HealthFit’s certified personal trainers, to help you stay the course this year..

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Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Quit Smoking in 2024 | New Year, Healthier You

With Sarasota Memorial’s Lung Health Experts

If you smoke tobacco, the greatest gift you can give to your health this holiday season is to quit. Here are some tips and resources to get you started, straight from the healthcare professionals who see the impact of smoking—and quitting—firsthand. Quitting tobacco isn’t easy but it’s possible for everyone.

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023

Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room?

Knowing the difference can make all the difference.

If you’ve suffered an accident or sustained an injury, it’s important to know that you can find medical help at one of Sarasota Memorial’s seven Urgent Care Centers and three Emergency Rooms spread throughout the county. But it’s important to know the difference between an Urgent Care Center and an Emergency Room because they’re not quite the same thing.

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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Navigating the Holiday Blues

With Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services Terry Cassidy

While the holiday season is a time of goodwill and great cheer for many, it can also be a challenging time for those dealing with the holiday blues.  Learn more about where the holiday blues come from and how to keep them at bay.

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