Sarasota Memorial Welcomes Vascular Neurology Specialist to FPG Provider Network

Roland Faigle, MD, PhD, FAHA, is now accepting patients at First Physicians Group Neurology.
New Family Medicine Physician Joins FPG in North Port

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new family medicine doctor to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network this week.
First Neurointerventional Physician Joins FPG

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming Dr. Eyad Almallouhi, our first Neurointerventional physician to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
New Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon joins FPG in Sarasota

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new plastic and reconstructive surgeon to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
(VIDEO) New Childhood Obesity Guidelines and Prevention Strategies

https://vimeo.com/849107845 In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines related to childhood obesity. Pediatrician Susan Mihm, MD, discusses what’s new, why these guidelines are significant, and what prevention strategies families can use to avoid childhood obesity and long-term health concerns.
Sarasota Memorial Welcomes New Colon and Rectal Surgeon to FPG Provider Network

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new colon and rectal surgeon to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
Sarasota Memorial receives recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center

Sarasota Memorial Hospital- Sarasota has received the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award for the third time from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation for a demonstrated record of superior clinical outcomes resulting from evidence-based, guideline-directed degenerative mitral valve repair. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our dedication to […]
(VIDEO) Neuro Rehab and Spasticity Management

Neuro rehabilitation specifically helps patients who have suffered from an event like a stroke or other neurological injury. First Physicians Group Physiatrist Ryan Hafner, MD specializes in spasticity management, and explains why seeking Neuro rehab early can help patients get back to their lives.
(VIDEO) Cardiac Rehab and Sternal Precautions

Medical director of inpatient rehabilitation at Sarasota Memorial and FPG Physiatrist Alexander Bajorek, MD, discusses the importance of cardiac rehab for patients in need, what that rehab looks like, and new sternal precautions that are having great results nationwide. Learn how and why SMH implemented “Keep Your Move in the Tube.”
Survival Tips For First-Time Fathers: How To Support Your Partner Through Pregnancy & Delivery

Pregnancy is a partnership, but the experience sure depends on your perspective.