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Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to improve the delivery of healthcare in the Sarasota area through the acquisition and utilization of philanthropic funds.

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Welcome to the Spring 2008 Issue of Vim & Vigor
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc

Contents
Summer 2008

Features
In Every Issue

2 Opening Thoughts

8 Foundation News & Events

56
SMHCS Updates

 


Vim and Vigor Summer 2008

Cover Story
As Gidget and the Flying Nun, Sally Field made us laugh - and now makes us think about the health puzzle facing women.
Page 32.

 

6 a place for patients
A former patient’s donation helps establish a resource center for patients with neurological disorders.

9 burning questions
Quench that fire in your belly with these different ways to find relief.


14 next opinion, please
Sometimes two doctors are better than one. Find out how to double-check your doc.

16 the heart of your home
Discover how to stock your kitchen with ingredients that are a recipe for heart health.

22 fit at 40, 50, 60, 70 and beyond
Become younger with this decadeby- decade guide for staying strong and healthy—no matter what your age.

32 be an early bird
You’ve heard thatearly detection is key to beating cancer. Here’s the statistical proof.

36 the doctor is in
Paging Dr. Mom. Five surefire tips for expertly managing your family’s healthcare.

42 power of persuasion
Four lifesaving tests men shouldn’t ignore, but probably would (without a few reminders from a wife or girlfriend).

44 show and tell
Learn about the latest advances in radiology that shine a light on diseases that may lurk in the shadows of your body.

50 a year to be proud of
A look back at the incredible achievements of the 2006/2007 fiscal year and the generous donors who made it possible.

53 smart move
The Foundation moves into a bigger location to better serve the hospital and community.

54 making it happen
Find out how Sarasota Memorial’s ER is delivering emergency care in 30 minutes or less.

 

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.  If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,
do not send electronic mail to this entity.  Instead, contact Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Public Relations Offices by phone or in writing:
1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239 | 941-917-9000 or 800-764-8255.
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