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.
Special Father’s Day for Former SMH NICU Family
Father’s Day 2025 marks a special milestone for the Marple family. Andrew Marple, MD, a physician with the SMH Cancer Team, and Danielle Marple, APRN, with First Physicians Group, know first hand the healing powers of Team SMH.
(VIDEO) Preventing, Diagnosing and Treating Dementia
When people hear the word “dementia,” they most often associate it with Alzheimer’s disease.
Practical Hurricane Prep for Florida Families
Hurricane season is almost here. And while we can’t exactly change the weather, we can offer just a few tips on how to stay prepared for the worst and evacuate safely. Here’s a quick checklist □ Have a Home Survival Kit□ Pack a Travel Survival Kit□ Check Your First Aid Kit□ Stock Up On Needed […]
(VIDEO) Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening
Many cervical cancers are linked to the HPV virus. However, thanks to screening advancements, early detection of the cancer resulting in effective treatment is possible. Toni Kilts, DO, discusses screening guidelines and cervical cancer prevention. https://vimeo.com/1086759369?share=copy#t=0
Everything About Epilepsy
With FPG Neurologist Brian Wolf, MD Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, affecting as many as 50 million people globally. And it is estimated that nearly 70% of people living with epilepsy could live seizure-free, if properly diagnosed and treated. Still, epilepsy remains shrouded in medical mystery and societal […]
Treating the Whole Person – Connecting Patients with Community Resources
Maintaining good health doesn’t start—or end—at the hospital. “Research shows that 80% of a person’s health is impacted by what happens outside the hospital walls,” says Mary O’Connor, MSN, RN, manager of Community Health at Sarasota Memorial. “Because if you aren’t able to meet the basic needs in your life, you won’t be able to […]
FPG Welcomes New OBGYN to Venice Practice
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new obstetrics and gynecology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
(VIDEO) Reconstruction Surgery for Head & Neck Cancers
While the first goal of head and neck cancer surgery is always clear margins, a secondary goal is reconstruction, whether for functionality of cosmetic improvement.
Most Penicillin Allergies Are Misdiagnosed — Here’s Why That Matters
With First Physicians Group Allergist John S. Trickett, MD