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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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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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Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Breaking Down the Brain

A look inside the amazing anatomy that makes us who we are.

That three pounds of thinking inside your skull may be 60% fatty tissue but it’s far from lazy, capable of transmitting information through the body faster than 250mph and powering a 25-watt bulb.

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Posted: Mar 10, 2026

8 Simple Rules … for Riding an E-Bike Safely

Stay visible, stay vigilant and always use protection.

E-bikes—as well as e-scooters, hoverboards, and other similarly e-motorized options—have emerged as the eco-conscious, convenient, and cost-efficient transportation of choice for many, especially in a sunny beachside town like Sarasota. But just as e-bike popularity has skyrocketed, so have e-bike injuries.

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Posted: Mar 4, 2026

Common Questions for the Pediatrician: Cold, Flu & Allergies

With Jennifer Scheer, DO, and Susan Mihm, MD

Kids don't come with a manual, but they sure do come with lots of questions. So we sat down with two of Sarasota Memorial's FPG Pediatricians-Dr. Jennifer Scheer and Dr. Susan Mihm-for a quick primer on some common concerns

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