How to Recognize and Prevent Malnutrition

With Clinical Dietitian Gemady Langfelder, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Proper nutrition through a balanced and varied diet is a central part of maintaining good health, improving quality of life on a day-to-day basis and even helping manage symptoms of chronic disease. But maintaining proper nutrition can be difficult, and malnutrition can affect anyone, especially adults ages 65 years and above.

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Ask An Expert: Addressing Childhood Obesity

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Ask An Expert: Addressing Childhood Obesity

With Pediatrician Susan Mihm, MD

In response to a rise in childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines on the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years. We spoke with First Physicians Group pediatrician Dr. Susan Mihm to learn more.

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Counterfeit Car Seats: How To Spot Them & Report Them

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Counterfeit Car Seats: How To Spot Them & Report Them

With Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Casey Howell, RN, TCRN

While the switch to online shopping has done wonders in terms of convenience, it has also opened the door for scam artists selling counterfeit car seats. Made with inferior materials and not subject to safety standards or inspections, these pose a serious threat to young families. So look for the following signs to make sure your child’s car seat is the real deal.

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Sarasota’s Babymoon Boom

Posted: May 9, 2023

Sarasota’s Babymoon Boom

By SMH NICU Medical Director Rebecca Schilling, DO

Planning a last minute getaway before the due date? Healthcare professionals warn that this may cause more stress than it relieves, especially if that little bundle of joy decides to make an early arrival. At the very least, choose your babymoon destination wisely.

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Pelvic Floor Therapy: When to Go & What to Expect

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Pelvic Floor Therapy: When to Go & What to Expect

With SMH Outpatient Rehab Pelvic Floor Therapist Shayna Shefrin, DPT

Every year, millions of men and women learn to live with chronic pain, incontinence and sexual dysfunction, but pelvic floor physical therapy could provide the relief they’re looking for. Learn more about pelvic floor rehab from one of our expert physical therapists.

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How to Recognize and Prevent Malnutrition

With Clinical Dietitian Gemady Langfelder, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Ask An Expert: Addressing Childhood Obesity

With Pediatrician Susan Mihm, MD

Counterfeit Car Seats: How To Spot Them & Report Them

With Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Casey Howell, RN, TCRN

Sarasota’s Babymoon Boom

By SMH NICU Medical Director Rebecca Schilling, DO

Pelvic Floor Therapy: When to Go & What to Expect

With SMH Outpatient Rehab Pelvic Floor Therapist Shayna Shefrin, DPT