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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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Posted: Jun 16, 2020

Alzheimer’s Disease: Plaque, Tangles & Prevention

Written by SMH Copywriter Phil Lederer

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, which kills more people in the U.S. than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. But what causes it and how can we reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s? Sarasota Memorial neurologist Alan Grindal, MD, offers his insights in this blog post.

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