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New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Save Lives
New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Save Lives
Posted: Nov 2, 2021

New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Save Lives

With SMH Pulmonologist Dr. Joseph Seaman & Lung Cancer Screening Program Coordinator Amie Miller

Did you know lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.? According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the 5-year survival rate of a lung cancer diagnosis is typically about 20%. In an effort to improve these odds and help ensure more lung cancer success stories, federal health officials have made lung cancer screening accessible to more people by expanding eligibility criteria.

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Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos
Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos
Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos

By SMH Senior Digital Communications Specialist Ann Key

With the COVID-19 Delta surge waning and vaccines now widely available for people ages 12 and older, the CDC has given the thumbs-up for trick-or-treating and outdoor Halloween celebrations this year. Be sure your family's holiday is filled with fun, not fright, with these COVID-19 prevention and safety tips from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics and the SMH-Sarasota Trauma team.

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Breast Health 101: What You Need to Know
Breast Health 101: What You Need to Know
Posted: Oct 19, 2021

Breast Health 101: What You Need to Know

With SMH Breast Surgical Oncologist Sarah Kimball, MD

Did you know that women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 chance of developing invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society? It's important for all women to practice breast health self-care: Know your normal. Know your risk level. And know when you should get screened. Breast surgical oncologist Sarah Kimball, MD, explains.

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Help Stop Drug Abuse, Overdose Deaths
Help Stop Drug Abuse, Overdose Deaths
Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Help Stop Drug Abuse, Overdose Deaths

Written by SMH PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident Julie Mavrakis

In 2020, fatal overdoses of prescription and illicit drugs reached a record high, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can help reverse this disturbing trend and public health crisis by keeping your medications out of a potential abuser's hands. Find out how.

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Dementia, Caregiving & Communicating
Dementia, Caregiving & Communicating
Posted: Oct 5, 2021

Dementia, Caregiving & Communicating

With SMH Geriatrics Program Coordinator Tanya Hofmann, MSN

As Alzheimer's disease or related dementia progresses, communication becomes more and more challenging. What can caregivers do to improve communication and be more understanding of the dementia experience? Sarasota Memorial Geriatrics Program Coordinator Tanya Hofmann offers guidance.

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