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Staying Calm Before The Storm
Staying Calm Before The Storm
Posted: May 7, 2024

Staying Calm Before The Storm

Keep this common sense hurricane prep in mind this season

With hurricane season almost upon us, it's best to take stock early and be prepared for any sudden storms that may arise. Follow these basic guidelines for effective emergency prep and you can keep your calm, knowing you and your loved ones are ready.

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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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Preventing Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Through Therapy
Preventing Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Through Therapy
Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Preventing Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Through Therapy

With Sarasota Memorial Speech Pathologist Alyssa Cook, MS, CCC-SLP, MPSImP, MDTP

More and more, healthcare experts are prescribing a proactive approach to fighting Parkinson’s disease, using specialized speech and physical therapy to forestall symptoms and allow patients to continue living their lives.

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Cancer-Related PTSD: What to Look For, How to Help
Cancer-Related PTSD: What to Look For, How to Help
Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Cancer-Related PTSD: What to Look For, How to Help

With Rachael Swisher, PharmD

Surviving cancer can be a very traumatic experience-and that experience doesn't necessarily end with your last treatment. Read on to learn more about how post-traumatic stress disorder can affect cancer survivors, what to look out for, and how to find help.

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How to Recognize and Prevent Malnutrition
How to Recognize and Prevent Malnutrition
Posted: Sep 19, 2023

How to Recognize and Prevent Malnutrition

With Clinical Dietitian Gemady Langfelder, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Proper nutrition through a balanced and varied diet is a central part of maintaining good health, improving quality of life on a day-to-day basis and even helping manage symptoms of chronic disease. But maintaining proper nutrition can be difficult, and malnutrition can affect anyone, especially adults ages 65 years and above.

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