Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults
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
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
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
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
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
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
(VIDEO) Meet the Doctor | Michael Slater, DO
Gastroenterologist Michael Slater, DO, sees First Physicians Group patients in Venice. He says he loves helping his patients, and couldn’t imagine any other career for him. To learn more about Dr. Slater or to schedule an appointment visit his profile page. https://vimeo.com/1099952769?share=copy#t=0
Don’t Forget Yearly Physicals!
It seems like school starts earlier every year. And between running around town looking for school supplies and new clothes, re-arranging schedules for after school athletics, play rehearsals and school clubs, and all the other teacher meetings and parent conferences that make up the back-to-school madness, it can be all-too-easy to let the yearly check-up […]
(VIDEO) Meet the Doctor | Mark Radetic, MD
As a gastroenterologist with First Physicians Group at Sarasota Memorial, Mark Radetic, MD, has a focus on advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He says becoming a doctor was a childhood dream, and he enjoys being able to help his patients improve their lives. To learn more or to schedule an appointment visit his profile page. https://vimeo.com/1096281949?share=copy
SMH Offers High-Tech, Low-Risk Aquablation for Safe, Lasting Relief for Men with Enlarged Prostates
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is using an innovative heat-free waterjet – powered by robotics and artificial intelligence – to treat enlarged prostates and reduce the risks that make some men shy away from seeking help.