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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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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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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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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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Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs

By SMH Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency Team

As we’re approaching peak summer swelter on the Suncoast, medical care providers are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Learn what warning signs to look for in infants, children and adults, plus what steps to take to keep illness from worsening.

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