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Kegel Exercises? There's a Better Way
Kegel Exercises? There's a Better Way
Posted: Mar 2, 2021

Kegel Exercises? There's a Better Way

By SMH Outpatient Rehab Pelvic Floor Therapist Shayna Shefrin

Kegel exercises - which are basically the repetitious lifting and tightening of your pelvic muscles - are often touted as a non-surgical solution for bladder and bowel incontinence in men and women. And while there are some people who encourage Kegels as a way to strengthen the pelvic floor, I've found alternatives that are much easier and much more effective for boosting control of your bladder and bowel, for a few reasons.

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Improving the Surgery Journey for Patients
Improving the Surgery Journey for Patients
Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Improving the Surgery Journey for Patients

By ERAS Coordinator Allie Wilson, BSN, RNBC

Learning you need surgery can prompt fear and concern about what's to come - worry about pain and side effects, hospitalization duration, recovery time and infection risk. To help ease this stress and ensure patients have the best possible surgery outcome, Sarasota Memorial launched its Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in 2018. ERAS Program Coordinator Allie Wilson, BSN, RN-BC, explains what ERAS is, how it's benefiting SMH patients and who's eligible.

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Women’s Heart Attacks & Heart Health ~ Ask An Expert
Women’s Heart Attacks & Heart Health ~ Ask An Expert
Posted: Feb 3, 2021

Women’s Heart Attacks & Heart Health ~ Ask An Expert

With Cardiologist Chippy Ajithan, MD

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? For a closer look at heart disease in women, we talked with Sarasota Memorial staff cardiologist Chippy Ajithan, MD, FACC. Board certified in Internal Medicine and in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Ajithan specializes in non-invasive cardiology and has a passion for women's heart health. Here, she addresses heart attack symptoms, how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, and ways to reverse a family history of cardiovascular disease.

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Flu & Heart Failure: What’s the Risk?
Flu & Heart Failure: What’s the Risk?
Posted: Jan 12, 2021

Flu & Heart Failure: What’s the Risk?

By Heart Failure Nurse Saida Jennell Steiner, RN, BSN

Did you know that heart disease increases a person's risk of complications from influenza? Flu complications can range from pneumonia and bronchitis to lung failure, heart attack and even death. It can also worsen some medical conditions, including heart failure. Getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent getting sick with the flu.

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Minutes Matter: How to Identify & Respond to a Stroke
Minutes Matter: How to Identify & Respond to a Stroke
Posted: Jan 5, 2021

Minutes Matter: How to Identify & Respond to a Stroke

With Vascular Neurologist David Stone, MD, & Stroke Program Coordinator Ben Doepker, RN

What are the red flag signs for stroke? What should you do if you or someone else experiences them? Sarasota Memorial Vascular Neurologist David Stone, MD, and SMH Stroke Program Coordinator Ben Doepker, RN, discuss how to identify a stroke, when to call 9-1-1, how to prevent one and why COVID-19 is no cause for delay in this Q&A video blog post. 

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