Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new internal medicine physician to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network this month.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

When people hear the word “dementia,” they most often associate it with Alzheimer’s disease.

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

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

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

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,

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is welcoming a new obstetrics and gynecology specialist to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network.

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.