Sarasota Memorial HealthCasts

While summer is an exciting time for kids, it can also be dangerous. Sarasota Memorial's Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Casey Howell, RN, discusses some of the best ways parents can ensure their kids are safe and healthy during the summer. 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...

Neuro rehabilitation specifically helps patients who have suffered from an event like a stroke or other neurological injury. First Physicians Group Physiatrist Ryan Hafner, MD specializes in spasticity management, and explains why seeking Neuro rehab early can help patients get back to their lives. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you...

Medical director of inpatient rehabilitation at Sarasota Memorial, Alexander Bajorek, MD, discusses the importance of cardiac rehab for patients in need, what that rehab looks like, and new sternal precautions that are having great results nationwide. Learn how and why SMH implemented "Keep Your Move in the Tube." You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health...

Edward Stolarski, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, performed the first robotic "smart" knee replacement in Florida at Sarasota Memorial in 2022. He has seen these "smart" implants help many of his patients, and explains how they work. 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 monthl...

Bariatric surgery is often referred to as "weight loss surgery" but it is so much more than that, and can have major impacts on other diseases. Joseph Chebli, MD, the medical director for metabolic and bariatric surgery at Sarasota Memorial, discusses the types of bariatric procedures used, and the why this can be a game changer for so many patients. You can also watch the video recording on our Y...

It's important that someone suffering a stroke is treated quickly to save their lives. Sarasota Memorial is a comprehensive stroke center to provide the most advanced interventions for patients, and after surviving a stroke, Wanda Jackson, outpatient care coordinator at SMH, helps to connect patients and families with the resources needed in the community to recover both mentally and physically. Y...

The COVID-19 pandemic helped to shine a light on a nationwide shortage of healthcare workers, and also exacerbated it. Laurie Bennett, Vice President of Human Resources for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, discusses what SMH is doing to recruit and retain top talent, and achieve top-quality care for patients. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health...

Amidst a nationwide shortage in healthcare workers, Sarasota Memorial is utilizing its nurse residency program to help with recruitment of new nurses, retention of those nurses, and improved professional development for them. Program coordinator Leah Robinson, DNP, says that ultimately, this also results in better patient care. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . F...

Treatment for colon and rectal cancer has vastly improved in the past decade or so, according the FPG Medical Director of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Samir Agarwal, MD. Learn more about the risks of colorectal cancers and the benefits of the new, minimally-invasive surgical techniques. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from e...

Interventional cardiologist Ricardo Yaryura, MD, discusses the structural heart clinic at SMH and the multi-disciplinary team dedicated to helping patients with complex valve disorders. He also focuses on procedures like TAVR, TMVR, and the WATCHMAN implant. 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...

First 1,000 Days Suncoast helps families during pregnancy and their child’s first 1,000 days of life, when 80 percent of child brain development occurs. Chelsea Arnold, DNP, APRN, discusses the importance of collaboration amongst community partners for the best outcomes for families. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from e...

While Parkinson's disease is a difficult diagnosis, there is still plenty of life to be lived for patient's and their caregivers. Wanda Jackson, the outpatient care coordinator at SMH, shares some of the many resources available in the Sarasota community, and discusses why helping these patients is so personal to her. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more he...

Children diagnosed with ADHD have many pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options for treatment, and it's important their parents and caregivers understand the diagnosis. Pediatrician Azima Khan, MD, explains how ADHD is diagnosed and what it really means for families. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you tru...

Weight loss can be of huge importance for overall health, and as many think about New Year's resolutions to get healthy, Roni Marino, PA-C, shares more information about the medical weight loss clinic at Sarasota Memorial and why it's so successful for many patients. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust,...

About one in every 60 men, and one in every 140 women is at risk of a HPV-related mouth and throat cancer, but that number could be on the rise if we aren't careful because of how common HPV is. Peter Vosler, MD, a head and neck cancer and microvascular surgeon with First Physician's Group discusses these rare cancers and their prevention and treatment. You can also watch the video recording on ou...

Every individual has a 4% lifetime risk of developing colon cancer regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, etc. Colonoscopies give physicians and patients the opportunity to prevent cancer, or detect it early enough for better outcomes with treatment. Stephen Kucera, MD, discusses the newer guidelines for colonoscopy screenings. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . Fo...

High-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy is a newer, accelerated cancer treatment that allows physicians to deliver equivalent doses of radiation in as little as one to four outpatient treatments that last just a few minutes each. Matthew Biagioli, MD, a radiation oncologist at the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial, discusses this treatment and why it's another great option for can...

People with slow and irregular heart rhythms have a variety of available treatments, but new options may be on the horizon. Dilip Mathew, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist discusses these treatments, and an ongoing clinical research trial at Sarasota Memorial. SMH is participating in an international clinical trial of the world’s first dual-chamber, wireless pacemaker for people with slow and irre...

With so many scheduled visits to a doctor for a baby after they're born, new parents often forget the importance of postpartum care for themselves. Malorie Lipman, MD, discusses the warning signs of postpartum depression, postpartum mania and other major postpartum concerns, plus what to expect for the first follow up appointment after delivery, and much more in this episode of Healthcasts. You ca...

Breast health services are vital in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Diagnostic Radiologist Jeffrey Wasserman, DO, explains the different types of mammograms and discusses other tests which may be used to detect breast cancer. 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...

Up to 30% of the US population suffers from nasal allergies, and many sufferers hope for a cure. Alicia Alvarez, MD, is an allergist and immunologist with First Physicians Group in Sarasota and talks about the advancements in testing for allergies, and the treatment options available. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from...

Roughly 10% of the general US population is diabetic, and that number increases with age. Manivel Eswaran, MD, an endocrinologist with First Physicians Group in Sarasota discusses the risks for diabetes, treatments, and the advancements in technology for diabetes management. You can also watch the video recording on our YouTube channel here . For more health tips & news you can use from experts yo...

Roughly 240,000 people will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States this year. Robert Carey, MD, specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer and explains the screening process, treatment options, and why not every diagnosis requires treatment. Check out other interviews with SMH experts at smh.com/podcast, and subscribe on your favorite streaming app so you never miss an episode...

Ovarian cancer has varying risk factors and the biggest one is genetics. Gynecologic Oncologist Beverly Long, MD, discusses the treatment options and how Sarasota Memorial is working to help research the role of genetics in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. 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...

While not every cancer has a genetic component, many patients with active cancer diagnoses, or family members of those who have had cancer, see genetic counselors to learn about treatment options and prevention in future generations. Nicole Wood, the Lead Genetic Counselor for the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial explains why this can be a very important component of cancer...