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Tuning in to the Healing Power of Music
Tuning in to the Healing Power of Music
Posted: Feb 13, 2019

Tuning in to the Healing Power of Music

Written by SMH Oncology Clinical Counselor Elizabeth Bornstein

Music is a powerful medium that crosses all boundaries to move us in infinite ways and to connect us, with each other and with ourselves. Whether it’s lyrical or instrumental, heard or felt, live or a recording, music is a universal language and an instrument of healing. Find out how therapeutic music and Music Therapy are helping patients and caregivers.

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Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery ~ Ask An Expert
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery ~ Ask An Expert
Posted: Feb 5, 2019

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery ~ Ask An Expert

With Sarasota Memorial Cardiac Surgeon Jonathan Hoffberger, MD

Cardiac care, treatment and surgical options are continually evolving. To get some insight into the latest options in heart surgery, Healthe-Matters editors talked with Dr. Jonathan Hoffberger, a cardiac surgeon and medical director of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. 

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Cardiac Rehabilitation ~ Ask An Expert
Cardiac Rehabilitation ~ Ask An Expert
Posted: Jan 29, 2019

Cardiac Rehabilitation ~ Ask An Expert

With SMH Cardiopulmonary Rehab Team Lead Meredith Cleveland

What happens after someone has a heart attack or heart surgery? How can they boost their heart health, avoid future heart attacks and get back to living life to the fullest? To find out, Healthe-Matters editors talked with Sarasota Memorial Cardiopulmonary Rehab Lead Meredith Cleveland, who offered some great insight into cardiac care beyond treatment.

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Keep Germs at Bay: Wash the Right Way
Keep Germs at Bay: Wash the Right Way
Posted: Jan 22, 2019

Keep Germs at Bay: Wash the Right Way

Video with SMH Pediatric Nurse Educator Desiree Berry

Sneezing, coughing colds. Body-aching, feverish flu. Tormenting tummy bugs. These nasty germs —and others — are everywhere this time of year. The good news is that practicing proper hand hygiene can help keep you and your family healthy all season. 

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Prescribing Canine Cuddles – Care Beyond Treatment
Prescribing Canine Cuddles – Care Beyond Treatment
Posted: Jan 15, 2019

Prescribing Canine Cuddles – Care Beyond Treatment

Written by SMH Oncology Clinical Counselor Elizabeth Bornstein

Whether you have a pet at home or have been “prescribed” fur therapy as part of a medical care plan, spending time with animals can be invaluable to your overall health and can support healing in ways that medicine cannot. Find out what animal-assisted therapy is and how it can benefit recovery, rehabilitation and wellness.

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