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Managing Chronic Disease with Mindfulness
Managing Chronic Disease with Mindfulness
Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Managing Chronic Disease with Mindfulness

Written by SMH Rehab Clinical Social Worker Crystal Brooks, LCSW

If you or a loved one are living with chronic disease, then you know all too well the ups and downs that come with long-term disease management. Patients often ask what they can do to improve their recovery and wellness outcomes, and in every case, my advice is to be mindful. Try these tips to start being more mindful and enjoying better health. 

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Shoulder Pain: When to See a Surgeon
Shoulder Pain: When to See a Surgeon
Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Shoulder Pain: When to See a Surgeon

With SMH Orthopedic Surgeon Brian Schofield, MD

Aches and pain in shoulder muscles or joints are unavoidable facts of life — whether they are caused by an active lifestyle, awkward office posture or aging. So how do you know when to hit the medicine cabinet and when to hit the doctor’s office? Orthopedic surgeon Brian Schofield, MD, explains in this Healthe-Matters post.

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Caring for Boo-boos, Preventing Poisonings at Home
Caring for Boo-boos, Preventing Poisonings at Home
Posted: Sep 1, 2020

Caring for Boo-boos, Preventing Poisonings at Home

Written by SMH Emergency Medicine/Toxicology Clinical Pharmacist Jeremy Lund

Most families are spending more time at home these days, which means parents — or grandparents — are more often treating bumps and bruises, or a curious kiddo who ate something they shouldn’t have. Care for your crew safely with these accidental-poisoning prevention tips from Sarasota Memorial Emergency Care/Toxicology Clinical Pharmacist Jeremy Lund, PharmD, MS, BCCCP, BCPS.

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COPD: Health Tips & Treatments
COPD: Health Tips & Treatments
Posted: Aug 5, 2020

COPD: Health Tips & Treatments

Written by SMH Clinical Pharmacist Ashleigh Beachy, PharmD

Did you know that 16 million people in the U.S. are living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? And that nearly 1 million COPD sufferers have to be hospitalized each year for treatment? The good news is that this common lung disease can be controlled by medication, and taking simple steps can help people with COPD stay healthy and out of the hospital.

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Radiation Therapy in Cancer Treatment
Radiation Therapy in Cancer Treatment
Posted: Jul 28, 2020

Radiation Therapy in Cancer Treatment

Written by SMH Copywriter Phil Lederer

Thanks to advanced technology, today's radiation therapy delivers a better patient experience and vastly improved accuracy in targeting cancers. Radiation oncologist Kunal Saigal, MD, discusses this new cutting-edge technology and how it's benefiting Suncoast communities in this blog post.

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