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Posted: Sep 28, 2026

GLP-1 Medications and Weight Loss: Building Healthy Habits for Lasting Success

With With Karen Hamad, MD, associate chief medical officer for First Physicians Group Primary Care, and Mikka Ipri, RD, from Sarasota Memorial’s RENEW Program

GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation surrounding weight loss. With appropriate medical guidance, these medications can be a tool in a larger weight-management toolbox - especially for those who have struggled with diet and exercise alone. But ultimately, successful weight loss isn't just about losing pounds. It's about building healthier habits in ways you can sustain.

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Posted: Sep 1, 2026

Are You Handling Your Food Safely?

Simple Steps for Safer Food with Mikka Ipri, RDN

Fresh fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but even the healthiest foods can pose a risk if they aren’t handled, stored or prepared safely. From the grocery store to the kitchen table, a few simple food-safety habits can help protect you and your family from foodborne illness.

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Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Protecting Student-Athletes From Sudden Cardiac Arrest

SMH & ACSP partner for Cardiac Athletic Screening for Adolescents

Nearly 2,000 children and adolescents die from sudden cardiac arrest each year, with student-athletes being at particular risk. That’s why Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Specialty Physicians team up each year to present Cardiac Athletic Screening for Adolescents, or CASA, as an opportunity for parents to have their children evaluated for risk of sudden cardiac arrest, free of charge, and to schedule whatever follow-up care they may need.

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Posted: Jun 2, 2026

Practical Hurricane Prep for Florida Families

Keep calm before the storm with this step-by-step checklist

With hurricane season upon us, take stock now and be prepared for any sudden storms that may arise. Follow these basic guidelines for effective emergency prep and you can keep your calm, knowing you and your loved ones are ready.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2026

The Importance of Screen-Free Activities for Children

With First 1,000 Days Suncoast and Janice Houchins, SMH Program Coordinator

It can be difficult to imagine a world without screens. But according to the experts, that’s exactly the kind of world that developing children need. At least, from time to time.

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