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Protect Yourself From Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion
Protect Yourself From Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion
Posted: Jun 27, 2023

Protect Yourself From Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion

How to recognize and respond to heat-induced emergencies

Every year, more than 700 people in the United States die due to intense heat and heat-related conditions such as heat stroke. And as we hit the hottest parts of the summer months, it’s important to stay cool, stay hydrated and stay aware of the warning signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

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An Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation
An Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation
Posted: Jun 20, 2023

An Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation

Surgeon General warns of nationwide health impacts in latest advisory

More than just a bad feeling, loneliness is associated with a greater risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, depression and premature death. And the mortality impact of social isolation can be equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Unfortunately, experts say that both are on the rise.

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Counterfeit Car Seats: How To Spot Them & Report Them
Counterfeit Car Seats: How To Spot Them & Report Them
Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Counterfeit Car Seats: How To Spot Them & Report Them

With Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Casey Howell, RN, TCRN

While the switch to online shopping has done wonders in terms of convenience, it has also opened the door for scam artists selling counterfeit car seats. Made with inferior materials and not subject to safety standards or inspections, these pose a serious threat to young families. So look for the following signs to make sure your child’s car seat is the real deal.

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Time is Brain: How to Recognize and Respond to a Stroke
Time is Brain: How to Recognize and Respond to a Stroke
Posted: May 30, 2023

Time is Brain: How to Recognize and Respond to a Stroke

With Sarasota Memorial Emergency Medicine Physician Marshall Frank, DO, MPH, FAEMS

When someone has a stroke, every minute matters. Learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke, so you can respond in moments.

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The Roadmap to Recovery from Spinal Injury
The Roadmap to Recovery from Spinal Injury
Posted: May 16, 2023

The Roadmap to Recovery from Spinal Injury

Six years and a corrective surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system later, Jerry Bouche is back on his feet.

Jerry Bouche was standing in the shower when he first felt the pain shooting through his legs in 2017. “Well,” the 47-year-old thought, “it sucks getting old.” Little did he know, this was only the beginning of a long battle with degenerative disc disease. But a battle he would win with a little help from the surgeons at Sarasota Memorial.

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