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Earn An Honorary Health Degree at SMH University
Classes Now in Session ... Register Today ... Tuition is Free
When it comes to your health, learning lasts a lifetime. Join our new community lecture series and earn an honorary health "degree" at SMH University, taught by Sarasota Memorial physicians and health care professionals. Select a variety of "general studies" courses in different specialties or choose to "specialize" in one area, such as cardiovascular. Students earn one credit per class.   Graduating students who complete at least nine credits during the 15-class series receive a degree certificate and free health screening! Classes run January-April. Light refreshments served. Register online: Community Health Calendar or call our HealthLine at (941) 917-7777.

Sarasota Memorial Spotlight
Weight Loss Tops 2006 Resolutions
About 45 percent of American women this year say losing weight tops their New Year's resolutions. But according to a Harris Interactive Study, nearly all (97 percent) believe they will need help maintaining their resolve. Indeed, if history repeats itself, most will fall off the weight-loss wagon before spring. "Changing your eating habits and adding exercise is work ... and it can be frustrating because the results don't happen overnight," says Sarasota Memorial Chief of Staff Reuben Holland, MD. "So when your resolve begins to falter, it’s important to remember the benefits should not just be counted in the number of pounds gained or lost. They also should be measured in terms of overall health and well-being.”

For those who need a little help, Sarasota Memorial offers a number of nutrition and fitness programs to jumpstart - and help you maintain - a healthier lifestyle, including:
• Eating Healthy for Life
• Weight Loss for clinically obese
• Exercise & Circuit Training

Grand Opening: Sarasota Memorial Walk-In Medical Center
Join us Saturday, January 28, 10a.m.-noon!
Conveniently located at 2401 University Parkway, Sarasota Memorial’s new walk-in medical center combines nationally ranked emergency services provided by Sarasota Memorial Hospital with comprehensive walk-in medical care to meet your family’s urgent health needs. From sore throats, flu, rashes and earaches to minor emergencies, such as sprains, fractures, lacerations and burns, our group of emergency medicine physicians can help. No appointments needed. Accepts most insurance plans. Opens Jan. 30. Hours: 8 a.m.-8p.m. Monday-Saturday. Information: (941) 917-1234.

Join us for a special Grand Opening Celebration at the center on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring a teddy bear clinic (children can bring their favorite doll or stuffed toy for a check-up), clowns, entertainment, refreshments, body type analyses, a drawing for a free i-Pod and other give-aways.

Healthplex fitness center
Coming soon! Special introductory memberships will be available for Sarasota Memorial's new Healthplex, the area's first fully integrated, medically oriented fitness center under construction on Clark Road. A truly evolved health club combining all of the latest amenities of a full-service gym with the world-class medical expertise of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.  Learn more about our Institute for Advanced Medicine and Healthplex fitness center.

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