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.

With First Physicians Group Allergist John S. Trickett, MD

SARASOTA, Fla. (April 2, 2025) – While ovarian cancer is relatively rare, it is a stealthy disease, with no noticeable symptoms until it reaches an advanced, less treatable stage. Standard

FPG and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s cardiac surgeons are helping patients save their aortic valves, and ultimately their lives, utilizing the Florida Sleeve, a procedure designed to offer a

With FPG Pediatrician Deirdra Myers, MD

First Physicians Group is pleased to announce the addition of Genesis Care Urology Group to our award-winning healthcare system. The group, including Dr. Gregory Lomas, Dr. Thomas Ruane, and Nurse

The Vivistim implant is an FDA approved procedure, now being used to help some stroke patients continue their healing during rehab. FPG Physiatrist and Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at

With gynecologic oncologist, Beverly Long, MD

There are a number of treatments available for aortic aneurysms, particularly at the root, but not all interventions work for all patients. Kristen Walker, MD, a cardiovascular surgeon with FPG,

The year is 1944 and deep within the infant ward at Johns Hopkins a 15-month-old baby named Eileen Saxon gasps for breath under an oxygen tent. Her skin is a