SmartCurve Technology Takes The Pain Out Of The Yearly Mammogram

Mammograms are an important annual screening for women age 40 and over. But many women delay or forgo this simple screening for a range of reasons including lack of time and fear of diagnosis, though the most often cited reason is concern that it will be painful.
FPG Welcomes New Physician to Venice Urology Team

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new urology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
New Head and Neck Cancer and Microvascular Physician Joins FPG

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming the first dedicated head and neck cancer and microvascular surgeon to First Physicians Group (FPG) network and the team of surgical oncologists at the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.
New OB/GYN joins FPG Practice in Waldemere Medical Plaza

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new obstetrics and gynecology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.
The Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery

Approximately 1 in 9 men will experience prostate disease in their lifetime. And as men age the probability increases – for men in their 60s it is 50% and for those 70+ it is 90%. Most prostate enlargement is benign and can be monitored with through check-ups. But if a problem were to occur, one […]
New Laryngology and Rhinology Specialist Joins FPG Provider Network

Victoria Gau, MD, is now accepting patients at the new FPG Laryngology practice in Sarasota.
Blood Donation Eligibility Expanded

A previous ban on blood donation from some groups of people related to concerns about Mad Cow Disease has been repealed by the US Food and Drug Administration.
(VIDEO) New Technology for Diabetes Management

Roughly 10% of the general US population is diabetic, and that number increases with age.
Annual Physicals for Kids

School is starting and one important item not to be forgotten on your to do list is an annual physical.
988 – New Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline

988 is now the official Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline number. Call or text 988 from anywhere in the country during a mental health crisis.