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Get the Facts | COVID-19 Vaccines
Get the Facts | COVID-19 Vaccines
Posted: Aug 9, 2021

Get the Facts | COVID-19 Vaccines

With SMH Infectious Disease Specialist Manuel Gordillo, MD

Every day for the last week, Sarasota Memorial Hospital has had a record-setting number of patients with COVID-19 requiring acute care. What can we do to help stem this COVID-19 spike in our community? Get the facts on COVID-19 prevention and vaccines from Sarasota Memorial Infectious Disease Specialist Manuel Gordillo, MD, and other reliable, trustworthy sources.

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Back-to-Class Basics for 2021-2022 School Year
Back-to-Class Basics for 2021-2022 School Year
Posted: Aug 3, 2021

Back-to-Class Basics for 2021-2022 School Year

With Dr. Manuel Gordillo, Sarasota Memorial Infectious Disease specialist

Be sure your student is ready to tackle the 2021-2022 school year safely with these tips from Sarasota Memorial’s medical experts on COVID-19 safety precautions, commuting safely and setting your student up for success.

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Moving the Needle on Mental Health: What You Can Do
Moving the Needle on Mental Health: What You Can Do
Posted: Jul 28, 2021

Moving the Needle on Mental Health: What You Can Do

By Behavioral Health Executive Director Terry Cassidy, LCSW

It’s critical that we raise awareness about mental health and mental illness every day. It’s important that we normalize talking about mental health and that we help those facing mental-health hurdles know there are people ready to help and support is available. Behavioral Health Executive Director Terry Cassidy, LCSW, explains why and how we can all help.

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Red Tide & Shellfish Poisoning: What You Need to Know
Red Tide & Shellfish Poisoning: What You Need to Know
Posted: Jul 23, 2021

Red Tide & Shellfish Poisoning: What You Need to Know

By Pharmaceutical Emergency Care Specialist Jeremy Lund, PharmD

Most Suncoast residents are familiar with the respiratory irritation and itchy eyes commonly experienced during red tide blooms. But did you know that eating red tide-contaminated shellfish can make you sick — possibly really sick?

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Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs
Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs
Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs

By SMH Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency Team

As we’re approaching peak summer swelter on the Suncoast, medical care providers are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Learn what warning signs to look for in infants, children and adults, plus what steps to take to keep illness from worsening.

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