A Brief History of Anesthesiology

Prepared for Operation. The Crane Operating Room. Bellevue Hospital.

Perhaps the biggest miracle of modern surgery is that you get to sleep through it. This wasn’t always the case. Like every branch of medicine, the discovery and study of anesthesia has been a long one, full of twists and turns, dead ends, weird ideas and incredible innovation. As Sarasota Memorial Hospital celebrates its 100th anniversary—and […]

Understanding the Updated Guidelines on Stroke Prevention

Updated Stroke Guidelines

With FPG Vascular Neurologist David K. Stone, MD, PhD For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have updated the official guidelines for stroke prevention. The change provides new guidance for preventing stroke in women, including during pregnancy, and places new emphasis on social aspects of stroke prevention and the […]

FPG in 2024: Our Year in Review

Year in Review 2024

2024 marks thirty years of service to the community for First Physicians Group. Since its inception in 1994, First Physicians Group (FPG) has grown to become one of the most respected multi-specialty medical group in the community. “From those humble beginnings 30 years ago, FPG has continued to work alongside the health system to meet […]