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More Middle-aged Patients Getting Joints Replaced
More Middle-aged Patients Getting Joints Replaced
Posted: Jun 18, 2019

More Middle-aged Patients Getting Joints Replaced

Written by Senior Communications Editor Kim Savage

Improvements in implants and surgical techniques are prompting more people to choose joint replacement surgery at increasingly younger ages. But how young is too young? Orthopedic surgeons Edward Stolarski, MD, and Sean Dingle, MD, weigh in.

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Relief for New & Pregnant Moms
Relief for New & Pregnant Moms
Posted: Apr 16, 2019

Relief for New & Pregnant Moms

Written by SMH Physical Therapist Kristi Kliebert

Pregnancy brings about many wondrous changes in a woman’s body — some exciting and others not so much. Sometimes, there’s just no relief for pregnancy-related issues. But thankfully, there is a way to prevent or remedy urinary incontinence during pregnancy and after birth.

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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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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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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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