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Treating the Whole Patient with Integrative Care Services
Treating the Whole Patient with Integrative Care Services
Posted: Apr 9, 2024

Treating the Whole Patient with Integrative Care Services

Complementary therapies and assistance are just a simple ask away.

Nausea, pain, insomnia, and anxiety can all be distressing side effects of necessary medical care. That’s why Sarasota Memorial’s Integrative Care Program provides a wide-ranging array of complementary therapies and tools to promote comfort and help patients manage these side effects during their hospital stay.

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What Is A “Tumor Board”?
What Is A “Tumor Board”?
Posted: Mar 26, 2024

What Is A “Tumor Board”?

How multidisciplinary care conferences engineer better outcomes for cancer patients

Cancer is a complex disease. In fact, it’s not one disease at all, but many different diseases grouped under one umbrella term. To treat the most difficult cancers, the best physicians work as part of a much wider team.

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Ask An Expert: The Basics of Heart Failure
Ask An Expert: The Basics of Heart Failure
Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Ask An Expert: The Basics of Heart Failure

With Sarasota Memorial Cardiologist Thomas Archer, MD

Nearly 6.5 million adults in the United States are living with heart failure. And it contributes to nearly 400,000 deaths every year. But as widespread as this condition is, heart failure is also very preventable and highly treatable. We asked an expert to learn more.

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Choosing the Right Orthopedic Surgeon
Choosing the Right Orthopedic Surgeon
Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Choosing the Right Orthopedic Surgeon

With Lisa Kennedy, BSN, RN

Maybe it’s a hip or knee replacement due to the normal wear and tear of aging. Maybe it’s a hand injury requiring reconstruction. Or maybe it’s a painful lower back caused by worsening sciatica. There are many reasons that lead people to search for an orthopedic surgeon, and there are many experienced surgeons to choose from. So how do you find the right surgeon? Get tips and resources from Sarasota Memorial Orthopedics.

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Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment
Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment
Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment

With Colorectal Surgeon Sam Agarwal, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Excluding skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most prevalent cancer for both men and women in America. And according to recent studies, it’s a disease affecting more and more young people. However, a concerning characteristic of colorectal cancer is its ability to appear without symptoms at all. Learn more and stay on top of screenings.

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