Sarasota Memorial HealthCasts

Critical care pulmonologist Kirk Voelker, MD, director of clinical research at Sarasota Memorial, shares some good news for those managing COPD, emphysema and other chronic lung conditions in this episode of HealthCasts. Dr. Voelker dives into the latest research and treatment innovations, including lung volume reduction and spiration valve system. You can also watch the video recording on our You...

You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial’s monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters .

Learn more about advances in robotic knee replacements at smh.com/rosa . You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial’s monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters .

You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial’s monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters .

You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial’s monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters .

You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial’s monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters .

In this episode of Sarasota Memorial HealthCasts, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of Sarasota Memorial’s orthopedic team Edward Stolarksi, MD, joins veteran medical journalist Heidi Godman for a Q&A on the latest innovations and options in hip and knee replacements. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you...

In this premiere episode of season two, we discuss the differences between public and private hospitals, and more importantly, what that means for patients. We also find out more about David Verinder, President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up f...

Keep your holiday weekend focused on friends, family and fun—not a trip to the ER—with these easy safety tip tips from SMH Trauma Coordinator Leann Putney.

A stroke - sometimes called a brain attack - kills someone every 4 minutes. When a stroke is left untreated, 2 million brain cells are lost per minute. Listen in to find out about the types of strokes and some of the signs/symptoms that someone is having a stroke.

Poison-proof your home with these Top Tips from an SMH emergency care pharmacist.

From evacuation prep, taking care of your property all the way through to preparing a personal emergency kit, SMH's Wanda Jackson, Outpatient Care Coordinator helps to get you ready for hurricane season.

Headed to one of our beautiful beaches, a cool pool or area park this weekend? Try these #TopTips to avoid common injuries and safety hazards.

If you think you or a loved one may be having a stroke, call 911 IMMEDIATELY and ask them to take you to the nearest Comprehensive Stroke Center. Offering services beyond the scope of primary stroke centers, only Comprehensive Stroke Centers can offer the wider range of specialists and more advanced treatment options needed when standard therapies are not enough. Learn more in this video produced...

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular, but are they safer than regular cigarettes? Get the facts on vaping and e-cigarettes–and how they impact users' health—in this livestreamed #AskAnExpert Q&A with Sarasota Memorial Director of Thoracic Surgical Oncology Paul Chomiak, MD.

Great advancements in surgical techniques makes the removal of the uterus less invasive than even just a few years ago. And while the surgery can be seen as more procedural, the psychological effects must also be considered. Listen as Dr. Gard explains.

From birth to skin-to-skin and all the way through cord clamping, Dr. Gard guides us through some of the major milestones of the birth process.

A vaginal birth versus a C-section birth is a key discussion between the mother-to-be and the doctor. Listen in for the pros and cons about the difference between a vaginal birth and the major abdominal surgery involved with c-sections.

A true SMH'er - she was born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Dr. Gard is a graduate of Florida State and has returned to Sarasota to open her OB/GYN practice. She has a true passion to build relationships her patients, partners and families.

Help your kids with tips & exercises to boost their focus & confidence!

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Besides the heart, eyes - even your skin - smoking negatively affects many parts of the body. Smoking is also the number one cause of lung cancer, but there are many local resources that can help someone quit smoking. Listen for many of the options.

Depending on what type of cancer exists, there are different treatment options. But one of the biggest factors that determine diagnosis and treatment is what stage the cancer is in. Once the stage is determined, the prognosis - or the expected development - will likely be.

We are familiar with smoking being a large risk factor - even second-hand smoke. But other, more obscure risk factors like family history, radon gas or cleaning chemicals can also be risk factors. Listen for more information on the risk factors, and on what symptoms to look out for.

Unfortunately, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer. The traditional categories of lung cancer were small and non-small cell cancers. But advancements in science and research have redefined treatment - and potentially - cure it.

SMH Orthopedics Program Coordinator Lisa Kennedy answers some of the most common questions for before, during and after surgery.