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Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Tips For A Happy, Hazard-Free Holiday

With SMH Emergency Care & Injury Prevention Specialists

From button batteries and baking ingredients to botanical bothers, holiday hazards abound. Keep the merry in your holiday with these safety tips from Sarasota Memorial emergency care and injury prevention specialists

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Posted: Nov 14, 2023

The Great American Smokeout Is Here!

Kick the habit with a little help from the experts.

As of the latest FDA studies, tobacco use remains the #1 cause of preventable death in the US. And each day, roughly 1,600 youth smoke their first cigarette. Fortunately, studies also show that smoking cessation programs work, which is why Sarasota Memorial partners with the Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center to promote The Great American Smokeout every year.

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Posted: Oct 17, 2023

“The Devil’s Aspirin”

The dangers of overreliance on sleep medication and the potential benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | By Internal Medicine Specialist Randall C. Raine, DO

Sleeping pills are an increasingly common sleep aid—and perhaps too common. All have potentially dangerous side effects, and some doctors are looking at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a safe alternative.

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Posted: Aug 8, 2023

School Safety 101

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe, Stay Focused

Summer is out and school is in. But before you send the wee ones off for another (or their first!) year of scholastic enterprise, take a moment to re-familiarize your favorite student and yourself with some basic tips to keep everyone healthy, safe and focused this year.

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Posted: Jun 30, 2023

Dr. Claw’s Handbook For Firework Safety: Ear Protection Edition

By Dr. Manus Claw, TNT

While fireworks are wonderful to look at, that big thumping bang can be louder than an ambulance siren in your ear and can cause serious permanent damage. Here are some simple Rules of Thumb to protect your hearing this Independence Day weekend.

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