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Posted: Jan 21, 2025

Protect Your Child From Norovirus

Know the signs, the treatment & how to avoid catching it in the first place

With an estimated 2,500 outbreaks each year, norovirus is both incredibly contagious and difficult to avoid. Pediatrician Ronald D. Laracuente shares some common-sense steps you can take to protect your family from infection.

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Posted: Dec 30, 2024

RENEW Your Resolution in 2025

With Health & Wellness Coach Lauren Pullman, MS

The holidays are over and now it’s time to refocus and prioritize your health in the new year. But you don’t have to do it alone! With programs like RENEW and facilities like HealthFit, Sarasota Memorial has the resources you need to get the most out of your New Year’s resolution.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Tips For A Happy, Hazard-Free Holiday

With SMH Emergency Care & Injury Prevention Specialists

From button batteries and baking ingredients to botanical bothers, holiday hazards abound. Keep the merry in your holiday with these safety tips from Sarasota Memorial emergency care and injury prevention specialists

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Posted: Dec 3, 2024

Pediatric Survival Tips for the Holiday Season

Fevers, flu, and the new treatment protecting the most vulnerable children from RSV.

As the holiday season rolls around, so does cold, flu and RSV season. Keep your little ones safe with these pro tips from FPG Pediatrician—and father—Ronald D. Laracuente, MD.

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Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Giving Thanks Is Good Medicine

By SMH Clinical Counselor Elizabeth Bornstein

Did you know that expressing gratitude is actually good for your health? Countless studies agree that people who feel thankful and have a regular gratitude practice experience more joy and better health outcomes, while dealing with anxiety and challenges in a more productive manner. It’s easy to start!

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