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Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Brachytherapy: Seeding the Future

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomes new cancer-fighting technique to Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute

Traditional radiation therapy fights cancer from the outside. But with advanced brachytherapy techniques at Sarasota Memorial, doctors can take the fight to the tumor—and defeat cancer from the inside out. Learn more about how high-dose rate brachytherapy is saving lives.

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Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Planet of the Vapes

With student e-cigarette use at alarming levels, talking with your children has never been more important.

Though first introduced as potential healthy alternative to cigarettes, vapes and e-cigarettes and vape pens are harmful for your lungs and bad for your health. They’re also really popular with kids. Learn more.

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Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Saving Lives By Preventing Sleep Accidents

Following Safe Sleep rules to prevent infant death.

The rules for Safe Sleep are simple but necessary. Fight sudden infant death and protect your baby from accidental suffocation by following these simple guidelines for Safe Sleep.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2022

Have You Checked Your Balance Lately?

Prevent falls by strengthening balance with these simple exercises

When we’re young, falling down is an important part of learning to get back up. But as we age, even a minor fall can post a serious health risk. However, there are important—and easy—steps you can take to strengthen your sense of balance and reduce your risk of a fall.

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Posted: Aug 30, 2022

All About The Adam’s Apple

Is that a laryngeal prominence in your throat or do you need the Heimlich?

What is an Adam’s Apple and what does it do? Does everyone have one or is it just you? Rhymes aside, learn more inside.

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