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Posted: Nov 5, 2025

Celebrating a Century of Care

Three physician-leaders reflect on past milestones, future possibilities, and what sets Sarasota Memorial apart.

Reflecting on a century of care, three physician-leaders share their thoughts on the moments that make a legacy, the work yet to be done, and that special something that makes Sarasota Memorial stand out.

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Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Strategies to Stop Sugar Cravings

9 ways to outsmart your sweet tooth with SMH RENEW

Sugar cravings are a common challenge for many people trying to maintain a healthy diet. Luckily, there are ways to curb sugar cravings and make healthier choices. Here are 9 tried-and-true strategies from the experts at SMH RENEW that you can use in your daily life to control those sugar cravings:

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Posted: Oct 21, 2025

How Untreated Hearing Disorders Pose Serious Health Risks

With Audiologist Sharon Rende

Hearing loss and communication disorders affect nearly 48 million Americans and people of all ages. If left untreated, they can even cause more serious problems down the road. Learn the signs and make the sound choice: don’t delay treatment.

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Posted: Oct 14, 2025

Breast Density: Why It Matters

Manage Increased Breast Cancer Risk with Regular Mammograms

Do you know how dense your breasts are? If you’re a woman age 40 or older, you should. Breast density is an extremely important factor to consider when screening for breast cancer and can influence decisions you make when scheduling your annual mammogram. 

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Posted: Oct 7, 2025

The Return of the Leech

From Medieval Myth to Modern Medicine

Insects and arachnids and bugs of all sorts have been part of traditional medicine for millennia but very few are considered modern medicine in the Western tradition. One, however, made a comeback in the late 20th century and remains, shall we say, firmly latched since.

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