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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Radiation Therapy (And More)
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Radiation Therapy (And More)
Posted: May 26, 2026

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Radiation Therapy (And More)

In the Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial, radiation oncologists utilize the latest in medical technology to command invisible forces against an implacable foe, strategists in a war fought on the microscopic level.

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Swim Safe & Avoid Waterborne Infections
Swim Safe & Avoid Waterborne Infections
Posted: May 19, 2026

Swim Safe & Avoid Waterborne Infections

From flesh-eating bacteria to E.Coli, the water is not always fine.

Swimming is great way to beat the heat, have fun, and get a full-body workout. But swimming in contaminated waters or failing to practice good water hygiene can put swimmers at risk of dangerous parasites and infections. Follow these simple tips to stay safe.

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Midwifery and the Future of Maternal Health in the United States
Midwifery and the Future of Maternal Health in the United States
Posted: May 5, 2026

Midwifery and the Future of Maternal Health in the United States

with April Campbell, Certified Nurse-Midwife

The United States is facing a critical moment in maternal health. Midwives just might be the answer.

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Endometriosis: Symptoms, Surgery, & Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility
Endometriosis: Symptoms, Surgery, & Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility
Posted: Apr 15, 2026

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Surgery, & Impact on Pregnancy and Fertility

With Kyle Garner, MD, FACOG.

Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting roughly 1 in 10 women, causing symptoms that range from mild discomfort to severe pain and even infertility. Invasive and difficult to diagnose, endometriosis has long been a troubling disease for both patients and physicians. 

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Justice Needs Nurses: Addressing a Critical Gap in Forensic Nursing
Justice Needs Nurses: Addressing a Critical Gap in Forensic Nursing
Posted: Apr 7, 2026

Justice Needs Nurses: Addressing a Critical Gap in Forensic Nursing

Sarasota Memorial’s forensic nurse program - serving our community for more than a decade.

Each year, more than 100,000 survivors of sexual assault or rape will seek care in an emergency department. Despite this fact, there remains a severe shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners. Sarasota Memorial's forensic program has more than 40, and they've been caring for patients in Sarasota County since 2015.

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