In 2020, fatal overdoses of prescription and illicit drugs reached a record high, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can help reverse this disturbing trend and public health crisis by keeping your medications out of a potential abuser’s hands. Find out how.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been recognized among the world’s “Most Wired” hospitals in 2021. Of 2,286 acute-care facilities participating nationwide, SMH was among the 5 Florida hospitals and fewer than 100 to achieve the highest certification.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
As Sarasota Memorial continues its evolution into a regional health system with multiple campuses and facilities, we are pleased to announce that Critical Care Pulmonologist Joseph Seaman, MD, and Obstetrician-gynecologist Kyle Garner, MD, have been named associate chief medical officers for the SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice campuses, respectively.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Did you know that 10% of all U.S. patients report having a past allergic reaction to penicillins? Yet, less than 1% of Americans truly are allergic to penicillins. Pharmacist Alessandra Diioia explains why it's important to have a suspected penicillin allergy properly diagnosed.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Flu season is just around the corner, renewing concerns about a possible flu-COVID "twindemic." Vaccination offers the best protection from both viruses, but is it safe to get the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine? How can we tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 symptoms? Infectious Disease expert Manuel Gordillo, MD, addresses concerns about seasonal flu, COVID-19 and vaccinations in this Ask An Expert post.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021