Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults

Colorectal Cancer with FPG Surgical Oncologist Dr. Kenneth Meredith

Know your risk, recognize the signs, and learn how to screen. In the late 1990s, colorectal cancer was the fourth leading cause of cancer death for men and women in the United States under age 50. Today, it is the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and second for women.

(VIDEO) Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric Asthma

SMH HealthCasts with Pediatrician Azima Khan, MD

Pediatric asthma is the leading cause of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in children. SMH First Physicians Group pediatrician Azima Khan, MD, discusses how asthma is diagnosed in children, how it’s treated, and why it’s vitally important that families are educated about asthma. https://vimeo.com/1109965611?share=copy#t=0

School Safety 101

School Safety 101

Eat right, travel safely and stay home if sick 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 and safe this year. […]

(VIDEO) Understanding Congenital Heart Defects

smh HealthCasts with Dr. Jeffrey Sell

Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects, affecting approximately 8 in 1000 babies. Jeffrey Sell, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sarasota Memorial, explains how these conditions are diagnosed, treated, and managed across a patient’s lifetime. https://vimeo.com/1106092753?share=copy#t=0

SMH Creates Pregnancy Care Team to Support Prenatal Care Amid Nationwide OB Shortage

Pregnancy Care Teams

SARASOTA, Fla. (July 17, 2025) – The first trimester is a crucial time in a woman’s pregnancy, when obstetricians monitor fetal development, manage potential risks and help ensure a safe, healthy delivery. A shortage of obstetricians, however, is making starting prenatal care early a challenge for women here and across the nation. To close the […]

(VIDEO) Tech-Related Injuries

smh HealthCasts with Steven Papuchis, MD

Are your devices causing you pain? Steven Papuchis, DO, and Regina Bonynge, OTR/L, talk about the rise of tech-related injuries—from “tech neck” and “text claw” to posture problems and repetitive strain injuries. Learn how ergonomics play a crucial role in preventing and treating these modern-day issues. https://vimeo.com/1098512809?share=copy#t=0