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Posted: Oct 22, 2019

Flu Season 2019-2020: What You Need to Know

Video blog with SMH Urgent Care physician Tammy Berry, MD

The 2019-2020 flu season is in full swing. Use the tips in this video-blog with SMH Urgent Care's Dr. Tammy Berry to stay healthy - and help keep your family flu-free - all season long. Plus, learn about treating flu symptoms yourself and knowing when you should seek medical treatment.

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Posted: Oct 15, 2019

Empowering Others through Language

Written by Rehab Case Manager & Social Worker Crystal Brooks

Words are powerful. Let's talk about how we talk about disabilities and people diagnosed with impairments. By simply being more mindful of our word choice, we each have the power to shape our world for the better. 

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Posted: Oct 1, 2019

No Family History of Cancer? You Can Still Benefit from Genetic Testing

Written by SMH Genetic Counselor Nicole Wood

While the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been at the forefront of hereditary cancer research for many years, genetic testing has progressed from “cherry picking” the genes that most likely explain patterns of cancer within a family, to simultaneously testing for a long list of genes known to be associated with increased cancer risk. 

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Posted: Sep 24, 2019

Tips to Avoid Injuries from Falls

By Nursing Quality Improvement Specialist Eileen Newell, RN

Did you know that most falls can be prevented? Yet, each year in the U.S., 1 in 4 people aged 65 and older falls, and these falls often result in hip fractures, broken bones and even head injuries. We all have the power to reduce our fall risk and protect ourselves from a serious fall. Use these tips from Sarasota Memorial experts and the National Council on Aging to avoid accidental falls - especially if you're age 65 or older. 

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Posted: Sep 17, 2019

Look for these Signs that 'Growing Pains' are Something More

With First Physicians Group Pediatrician Deirdre Myers, MD

When is pediatric joint pain more than just "growing pains" and when should parents worry? Lakewood Ranch-FPG pediatrician Deirdre Myers, MD, weighs in. 

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