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Posted: Mar 10, 2026

8 Simple Rules … for Riding an E-Bike Safely

Stay visible, stay vigilant and always use protection.

E-bikes—as well as e-scooters, hoverboards, and other similarly e-motorized options—have emerged as the eco-conscious, convenient, and cost-efficient transportation of choice for many, especially in a sunny beachside town like Sarasota. But just as e-bike popularity has skyrocketed, so have e-bike injuries.

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Posted: Mar 4, 2026

Common Questions for the Pediatrician: Cold, Flu & Allergies

With Jennifer Scheer, DO, and Susan Mihm, MD

Kids don’t come with a manual, but they sure do come with lots of questions. So we sat down with two of Sarasota Memorial's FPG Pediatricians—Dr. Jennifer Scheer and Dr. Susan Mihm—for a quick primer on some common concerns

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Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Cardiac Rehab Saves Lives. So Why Aren't Patients Signing Up?

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming nearly 700,000 lives each year, with many of these are due to secondary coronary events. But with proper cardiac rehabilitation, which can reduce risk of death by as much as 47%, many of those could likely have been avoided.

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Posted: Feb 10, 2026

The Florida Sleeve vs The Silent Killer

An innovative approach to aortic aneurysms provides an elegant solution

It killed Albert Einstein and Charles de Gaulle, Lucille Ball and John Ritter. And every year, it claims nearly 200,000 more without symptoms or warning. But at Sarasota Memorial, surgeons are saving lives with a homegrown new approach.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2026

Saving Lives By Preventing Sleep Accidents

Following Safe Sleep rules to prevent infant death.

The rules for Safe Sleep are simple but necessary. Fight sudden infant death and protect your baby from accidental suffocation by following these simple guidelines for Safe Sleep.

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