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Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs
Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs
Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs

By SMH Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency Team

As we're approaching peak summer swelter on the Suncoast, medical care providers are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Learn what warning signs to look for in infants, children and adults, plus what steps to take to keep illness from worsening.

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Can Red Tide Make You Sick?
Can Red Tide Make You Sick?
Posted: Jul 13, 2021

Can Red Tide Make You Sick?

With SMH Pulmonary Disease Specialist Kirk Voelker, MD

Red tide is on the rise in Sarasota County, leaving dead fish and marine life littering beaches and carrying foul-smelling breezes up to a mile inland. The return of the Karenia brevis red tide has certainly put a damper on summer plans for beach days and boating. But what are red tide's health effects? Should we skip the beach during blooms? Is it safe to swim in red tide waters? SMH Pulmonary Disease Specialist Kirk Voelker, MD, offers answers.

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie | Healthy Cooking with Thrive
Strawberry Banana Smoothie | Healthy Cooking with Thrive
Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Strawberry Banana Smoothie | Healthy Cooking with Thrive

A Thrive in the Kitchen Recipe by SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei

In this month's Thrive in the Kitchen episode, our team shows you how to make a Vitamin C-packed, immune system-boosting Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this tasty treat is also high in fiber, Vitamin D and calcium - great for bone health and lowering cholesterol. Check out the easy recipe and how-to video with SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei and Registered Dietitian Laura McLeroy.

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Men: Don’t Miss These Health Screenings
Men: Don’t Miss These Health Screenings
Posted: Jun 22, 2021

Men: Don’t Miss These Health Screenings

With Family Medicine specialist Armani Orihuela, MD

Just as vehicles run better - and last longer - with regular tune-ups and routine maintenance, your health also gets a boost from regular preventative maintenance. For men, keeping health running smoothly starts with an annual physical and getting these recommended health screenings.

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Dr. Dad’s Tips for First-time Fathers | Ask An Expert
Dr. Dad’s Tips for First-time Fathers | Ask An Expert
Posted: Jun 15, 2021

Dr. Dad’s Tips for First-time Fathers | Ask An Expert

With Family Medicine Specialist Seth Wilson, MD

For this special Father's Day edition of our Ask An Expert series, we asked Family Medicine specialist Seth Wilson, MD, for some practical advice for first-time dads. Uniquely qualified to dish parenting wisdom, Dr. Wilson is not only an expert in family medical care, but he's also a proud father of 4. Here are his top tips for those of you tackling one of the biggest challenges of your life: fatherhood.

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