New reports of deaths and infections from the antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA have some communities taking extreme measures, such as closing schools for heavy cleaning and disinfection. By raising public awareness, health officials hope adults and children pay better attention to a few simple personal hygiene rules, like hand washing, and precautionary measures, like getting a flu shot, to help fight the spread of these bugs. To learn more about MRSA and small steps you can take to safeguard your family, visit smh.com, Public Health In the News-MRSA.
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Get Your Flu Shot This Month
Influenza season is upon us! Sarasota Memorial encourages everyone at high risk, especially those with asthma or other lung disease, to get vaccinated against the flu. If you display symptoms of the flu, such as fever, chills, loss of appetite, and body aches, we recommend you see your physician as soon as possible or visit one of Sarasota Memorial’s Walk-In Medical Centers. Medications, if taken at the onset of flu, are available to shorten its course. To help prevent spreading the flu virus, wash your hands often and stay home if you’re sick so as not to infect others. Sarasota Memorial is hosting flu clinics throughout the community in November (while supplies last). For days, times and locations and questions, call 941-917-7777.
Sarasota Memorial Offers Less Risky – But Life-Saving – Procedure To Treat Thoracic Aneurysms
Andrew Friedel, 77, of Englewood escaped death more times than he cares to count. Because of his family’s genetic predisposition to weak arteries, he has five stents keeping blood flowing to his heart, one to his kidney and had to undergo major surgery for an aortic aneurysm in his abdomen. Until last week, he thought the artery ballooning in his chest would be the one to kill him. Doctors said traditional surgery would likely paralyze him, but left untreated he had less than a 50/50 chance of living another year. That all changed on Oct. 24, when he became the first patient at Sarasota Memorial to undergo a thoracic stent graft, a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery. Less than 5 percent of hospitals across the country have the specialists, training and tools necessary to offer the advanced procedure. Learn more about this deadly condition and new option for treatment at smh.com.
Advanced Care For Epilepsy
A free monthly education series sponsored by Sarasota Memorial’s Neuroscience Center of Excellence, 5:30-7 pm first Tuesday of every month. Next to stroke, seizures are the most common brain disorder affecting people today. The good news is that advances in medicine now offer new tests and treatments to manage – and often cure – your exact kind of seizure. Join Sarasota Memorial’s epileptologists Julio Cantero, MD, and Leonie van Passel, MD, for a free community presentation Nov. 6 at the Sarasota Memorial Institute For Advanced Medicine, Education Room, 5880 Rand Blvd. Refreshments provided. Register here, Community Health Calendar or call Sarasota Memorial's HealthLine at 941-917-7777.
Done with fad diets and their yo-yo results? Check out the new weight management program at Sarasota Memorial’s Healthplex Fitness Center. Supervised by a multidisciplinary group of medical specialists, the program utilizes a new technology – one you wear – to help you track your daily activity and food consumption. Easily integrated into daily life, it provides a totally customized approach to weight loss. So forget the one-size-fits-all approach. Call Healthplex today at 917-7000 and start getting in shape.
Nurses Across Florida Choose Sarasota Memorial
No one knows better than nurses what sets a great hospital apart. That’s why we were particularly proud when a recent statewide survey of Florida nurses selected Sarasota Memorial as one of the top 3 hospitals in the state. ADVANCE for Nurses news magazine asked nurses to rate hospitals in five categories: quality of care, organizational culture, professional development, communication and retention efforts. Sarasota Memorial scored top honors in all five categories, earning us a spot on the Reader’s Choice Honor Roll. But be assured, we won’t rest on our laurels. We want all those for whom we care to know how deeply committed we are to continuing the hard work that earned us this honor. Learn more about career opportunities at smh.com.
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Update - The Ever Changing Landscape
A Free Education Event for the Community, Physicians and Nurses
Nov. 17, 10-11 am at Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL
Learn about new alternatives available to help people combat the effects of elevated blood cholesterol and heart disease. Studies continue to show a correlation between elevated blood cholesterol and the development of heart disease. It is not enough to know only your total cholesterol. Evaluation of your LDL, HDL and triglycerides is essential to accurately assess and help you reduce your risk. Learn about new medications and treatments available in cholesterol/triglyceride therapy.
Register online Community Health Calendar or call Sarasota Memorial's HealthLine at 917-7777.
Ask Bobby
The incidence rate of people overweight and obese is now over 65%. Having a healthy body is a critical way to protect your health and reduce your risk for diseases, especially heart disease and diabetes. When starting a program to lose weight, the most important thing to look for is a program that sets you up for long-term and sustainable weight management. Short-term fixes can leave you worse off than taking no steps at all. Healthplex provides education and a team approach to achieve your goals. Call 941-917-7777 today for more information!
Rock the Roof!
Saturday, November 17, 6-11 pm, the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation will host its first "Rock the Roof" Party on the Lasula Parking Garage roof top. The casual coctail lounge atmosphere, boasting spectacular views of the city and bay at sunset will feature music by DJ Guy, dinner and cocktails. Tickets are $100 per person and sponsorships are available. Proceeds will benefit Sarasota Memorial's Bishopric Medical Library. Call 917-1286 for tickets or visit smhf.org for more information.
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