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Surviving COVID-19: Sheila's Story
Surviving COVID-19: Sheila's Story
Posted: Oct 2, 2020

Surviving COVID-19: Sheila's Story

When 69-year-old Sheila Moore tested positive for COVID-19 this summer, she assumed it would be a mild case. But Moore's symptoms quickly progressed, and on June 30, she was admitted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Her journey to recovery would last a long and hard 3 months. In this video post, Moore and her daughter Vanessa talk about the fear, the struggle and the hope they experienced along the way.

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Tips to Protect those Peepers & Care for Eye Injuries
Tips to Protect those Peepers & Care for Eye Injuries
Posted: Sep 29, 2020

Tips to Protect those Peepers & Care for Eye Injuries

Written by SMH Injury Prevention Coordinator Susan Williams

Did you know that ERs treat more than 125,000 eye injuries each year? Yet 90 percent of all eye injuries are preventable, according to American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates. Try these tips from SMH's Injury Prevention coordinator to keep those “baby blues” safe.

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T1D in Children: What You Need to Know
T1D in Children: What You Need to Know
Posted: Sep 22, 2020

T1D in Children: What You Need to Know

Written by First Physicians Group Pediatrician Deirdra Myers, MD

Did you know that 1.6 million Americans are living with Type 1 diabetes, including about 200,000 people younger than age 20? In this Healthe-Matters post, First Physicians Group pediatrician Deirdra Myers, MD, discusses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in children — what signs and symptoms to look for, and to diagnose and care for youth with T1D.

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Managing Chronic Disease with Mindfulness
Managing Chronic Disease with Mindfulness
Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Managing Chronic Disease with Mindfulness

Written by SMH Rehab Clinical Social Worker Crystal Brooks, LCSW

If you or a loved one are living with chronic disease, then you know all too well the ups and downs that come with long-term disease management. Patients often ask what they can do to improve their recovery and wellness outcomes, and in every case, my advice is to be mindful. Try these tips to start being more mindful and enjoying better health. 

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Shoulder Pain: When to See a Surgeon
Shoulder Pain: When to See a Surgeon
Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Shoulder Pain: When to See a Surgeon

With SMH Orthopedic Surgeon Brian Schofield, MD

Aches and pain in shoulder muscles or joints are unavoidable facts of life — whether they are caused by an active lifestyle, awkward office posture or aging. So how do you know when to hit the medicine cabinet and when to hit the doctor’s office? Orthopedic surgeon Brian Schofield, MD, explains in this Healthe-Matters post.

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