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Posted: Feb 10, 2026

The Florida Sleeve vs The Silent Killer

An innovative approach to aortic aneurysms provides an elegant solution

It killed Albert Einstein and Charles de Gaulle, Lucille Ball and John Ritter. And every year, it claims nearly 200,000 more without symptoms or warning. But at Sarasota Memorial, surgeons are saving lives with a homegrown new approach.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2026

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: Jan 27, 2026

The Truth About Alternative Tobacco Products (It’s Worse Than You Think)

With SMH Comprehensive Lung Care Center Program Leader Amie J. Miller, APRN

Though marketed as healthier alternatives to the traditional cigarette, popular e-cigarettes, vape pens, and nicotine pouches are all potently addictive and deceptively harmful—especially for teens and adolescents, who are becoming hooked on nicotine products at alarming levels.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Eat to Succeed | Pre- & Post-Workout Nutrition

Make the most of your workout with these tips from SMH RENEW

When it comes to maximizing your workout, it’s not all about more weights, more reps and more demanding routines. In fact, some of your most important work won’t be done in the gym at all.

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Posted: Jan 12, 2026

Waking Up to New Solutions for Sleep Apnea

The Inspire system offers sleep apnea relief without the CPAP

It’s estimated that nearly 30 million Americans experience some form of sleep apnea. And for the longest time, a CPAP machine was the only remedy. But a promising new treatment is now available.

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