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Flu Season 2021-2022: What You Need to Know
Flu Season 2021-2022: What You Need to Know
Posted: Sep 21, 2021

Flu Season 2021-2022: What You Need to Know

With SMH Infectious Disease Specialist Manuel Gordillo, MD

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.

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Fruity Chicken Salad | Healthy Cooking with Thrive
Fruity Chicken Salad | Healthy Cooking with Thrive
Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Fruity Chicken Salad | Healthy Cooking with Thrive

A Thrive in the Kitchen Recipe by SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei

Learn to make Fruity Chicken Salad with our Thrive in the Kitchen team in this healthy-cooking video tutorial. This protein-packed dish helps prevent infection, improve indigestion and boost appetite (thanks to flavorful tarragon) — all helpful health benefits following surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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Butternut Squash Bisque | Healthy Cooking with Thrive
Butternut Squash Bisque | Healthy Cooking with Thrive
Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Butternut Squash Bisque | Healthy Cooking with Thrive

A Thrive in the Kitchen Recipe by SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei

This month, our Thrive in the Kitchen team shows you how to make a delicious Butternut Squash Bisque. This healthy dish is an excellent source of vitamin C, beta-carotene and antioxidants. Our Thrive in the Kitchen series focuses on easy recipes that promote overall health and wellness for people living with cancer.

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Moving the Needle on Mental Health: What You Can Do
Moving the Needle on Mental Health: What You Can Do
Posted: Jul 28, 2021

Moving the Needle on Mental Health: What You Can Do

By Behavioral Health Executive Director Terry Cassidy, LCSW

It’s critical that we raise awareness about mental health and mental illness every day. It’s important that we normalize talking about mental health and that we help those facing mental-health hurdles know there are people ready to help and support is available. Behavioral Health Executive Director Terry Cassidy, LCSW, explains why and how we can all help.

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Red Tide & Shellfish Poisoning: What You Need to Know
Red Tide & Shellfish Poisoning: What You Need to Know
Posted: Jul 23, 2021

Red Tide & Shellfish Poisoning: What You Need to Know

By Pharmaceutical Emergency Care Specialist Jeremy Lund, PharmD

Most Suncoast residents are familiar with the respiratory irritation and itchy eyes commonly experienced during red tide blooms. But did you know that eating red tide-contaminated shellfish can make you sick — possibly really sick?

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