Sarasota Memorial HealthCasts
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Get expert health and wellness tips, discover the latest medical advances and learn about the health issues impacting our community with HealthCasts podcast, featuring Sarasota Memorial’s award-winning physicians and experienced healthcare professionals. Subscribe, so you never miss an episode, or watch the video versions on our YouTube channel, @SMHCS.
Sarasota Memorial is one of the largest public health systems in Florida. Its flagship 897-bed hospital in Sarasota, Fla., has been consistently ranked among the highest performing hospitals in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Our SMH-Venice campus features 178 private rooms. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Please consult your physician about any personal health concerns.
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The Foundation of Lifelong Health | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 12
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Novel Screening for Pancreatic Cancer | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 11
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Radiation Therapy for Non-Cancerous Conditions | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 10
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Rise in Colorectal Cancer Awareness | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 9
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May 07, 2026 |
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Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 8
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Understanding Endometriosis | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 7
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Preventing and Treating Concussions | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 6
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Understanding Hypertension and the Treatment Options | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 5
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and the SMH Heart Team Approach | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 4
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Innovation in Medical Simulation | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 3
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Urgent Versus Emergent Care | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 2
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Helping Firefighters Fight Cancer | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 1
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Coping with Trauma and Building Resilience | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 25
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Understanding Mental Health Challenges for Seniors | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 24
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Current Events Impacting Mental Health | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 23
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Supporting Youth Mental Health | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 22
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Setting Attainable and Achievable Wellness Goals | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 21
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Reconstructive Surgery After Mastectomy | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 20
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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BPH and New Treatment Options | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 19
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Treatments for Prostate Cancer | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 18
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Understanding and Treating Common GI Issues | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 17
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric Asthma | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 16
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Understanding Congenital Heart Defects | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 15
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Accessing Prenatal Care | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 14
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Tech-Related Injuries | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 13
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Brain Scans for People with Dementia | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 12
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Preventing, Diagnosing and Treating Dementia | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 11
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 10
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May 22, 2025 |
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The Impact of Academic Research at SMH | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 9
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May 08, 2025 |
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Reconstruction Surgery for Head & Neck Cancers | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 8
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Transportation Safety and Preventing Traumatic Injury | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 7
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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The Benefits of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - Rehab Series | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 6
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Comprehensive Care for Neuro Patients - Rehab Series | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 5
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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"Game Changing" Procedure for Stroke Patients - Rehab Series | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 4
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Surgical Treatment for Heart Valve Dysfunction | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 3
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Diagnosing VTE and the Treatment Options | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 2
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Treating the Whole Patient with Integrative Care | HealthCasts Season 7, Episode 1
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Managing Your Medications | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 25
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Trauma Prevention and the Holiday Season | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 24
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Preparing to Successfully Breastfeed - Maternity Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 23
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Managing Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar - Maternity Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 22
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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The Importance of Prenatal Care - Maternity Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 21
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Understanding Mammograms and Breast Health | Healthcasts Season 6, Episode 20
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Stop the Bleed Training | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 19
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Participating in Clinical Research | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 18
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Anesthesia and Aging | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 17
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Changes in Healthcare Delivery and System Strategy | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 16
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Fall and Trauma Prevention | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 15
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Nutrition for Cardiac Patients - Dietitian Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 14
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Nutrition for Pre-Diabetes - Dietitian Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 13
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Nutrition and Inflammation - Dietitian Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 12
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Nutrition and Aging - Dietitian Series | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 11
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May 30, 2024 |
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SANE Nursing for Survivors | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 10
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May 16, 2024 |
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Injuries and Blood Thinners | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 9
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May 02, 2024 |
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Benefits of Delivering in a Hospital with a NICU | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 8
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Surgical Treatment for Sleep Apnea | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 7
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Multidisciplinary Cancer Care for Patients | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 6
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 5
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Advancements in the Treatment of Heart Failure | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 4
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Surgical Treatments for Shortness of Breath | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 3
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Swallowing and Speech Issues Related to Cancer | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 2
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Identifying and Treating Osteoporosis | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 1
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Making Healthy New Year's Resolutions | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 26
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Stoke Risks and Available Treatments | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 25
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Lung Cancer Screenings and Early Detection | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 24
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Holiday Blues vs. Depression | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 23
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Aortic Aneurysms and Treatment Options HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 22
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Understanding and Treating Hearing Loss | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 21
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Lung Cancer Screening and Surgical Treatment | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 20
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Diabetes Prevention and Management | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 19
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Diagnosing and Treating Epilepsy | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 18
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Protecting Student Athletes On and Off the Field | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 17
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Nurse-Driven Programs Impacting Patient Care | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 16
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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New Childhood Obesity Guidelines and Prevention Strategies | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 15
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Summer Safety and Trauma Prevention | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 14
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Neuro Rehab and Spasticity Management | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 13
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Cardiac Rehab and Sternal Precautions | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 12
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Robotic Surgery and Smart Implants | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 11
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 10
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May 18, 2023 |
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Life After a Stroke and Resources Available | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 9
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May 04, 2023 |
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Recruitment and Retention in Healthcare | HealthCasts Season 5, Episode 8
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Improving Nursing Careers and Patient Outcomes | Healthcasts Season 5, Episode 7
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery | Healthcasts Season 5, Episode 6
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Complex Valve Disorders and Treatments | Healthcasts Season 5, Episode 5
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Child Development and Family Resources | Healthcasts Season 5, Ep. 4
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Resources for Parkinson's Patients and Caregivers | Healthcasts Season 5, Ep. 3
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Diagnosing, Treating and Understanding ADHD | Healthcasts Season 5, Ep. 2
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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New Year's Resolutions and Medical Weight Loss | Healthcasts Season 5, Ep 1
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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HPV-Related Mouth and Throat Cancers | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep 14
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Detection and Prevention of Colon Cancer | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep 13
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cancer Treatment | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep 12
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Treating Irregular Heart Rhythms, Healthcasts Season 4, Ep 11
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Postpartum Care for Parents | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep. 10
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Understanding Mammograms and Breast Health | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep. 9
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Detection and Treatment of Allergies | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 8
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Advancements in Diabetes Management | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 7
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Detection and Treatment of Prostate Cancer | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 6
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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The Role of Genetics in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 5
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Genetic Counseling and Testing for Cancer Prevention | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 4
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Bystander CPR, AED Use and Stroke Recognition | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep.3
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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The Need for Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 2
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Treatments for Thyroid and Parathyroid Conditions | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 1
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May 19, 2022 |
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Understanding and Treating Tinnitus and Vertigo | HealthCasts Season 3, Ep. 5
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Treating Summer's Bites, Burns & Stings | HealthCasts Season 3, Ep. 4
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Motion-Sparing Spine Surgery | HealthCasts Season 3, Ep. 3
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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Healthy Living After the Pandemic | HealthCasts Season 3, Ep. 2
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Pandemic Lessons Learned | HealthCasts Season 3, Ep. 1
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Important Patient Conversations and Palliative Care
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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Recovering from COVID-19
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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Hospital Births Amid COVID-19
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Insights, Answers & What’s Next
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Health, Safety & Re-opening During COVID-19 — HealthCasts Episode 12
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May 21, 2020 |
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Fighting Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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High-tech, Highly Effective Heart Surgery - HealthCasts Episode 10
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Plastic Surgery Risks & Realities
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Feb 05, 2020 |
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Treating COPD, Asthma & Other Chronic Lung Disease
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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Weight-loss Surgery 101
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Jan 08, 2020 |
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The Latest on Knee Replacement Surgery
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Dec 26, 2019 |
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Lung Cancer Treatment Advances – Part 2
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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Catching Lung Cancer Early
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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The Future of Cancer Care at Sarasota Memorial
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Advances in Hip and Knee Replacement
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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The Role of a Community Hospital
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Sep 29, 2019 |
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Fourth of July Safety Tips
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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What is a stroke?
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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Top Tips to Poison-proof Your Home
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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10 Ten Tips for Hurricane Preparedness
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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Top Tips for Summer Safety
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May 30, 2019 |
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Stroke Alert - Every Second Counts
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May 23, 2019 |
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Vaping & E-cigarettes: Get the Facts
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May 16, 2019 |
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The physical and emotional effects of having a hysterectomy
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May 09, 2019 |
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The Big Day - Baby's Arrival!
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May 02, 2019 |
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An in-depth discussion about Cesarean section (C-section) and vaginal births
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Apr 25, 2019 |
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Dr. Kathryn Gard - A Native Sarasotan Comes Home To Open Her Practice
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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DIY Ways for Kids to Boost Focus & Confidence
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Apr 11, 2019 |
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Lung Cancer Prevention
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer
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Mar 28, 2019 |
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Lung Cancer Risk Factors and Symptoms
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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What is Lung Cancer?
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Mar 14, 2019 |
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Having Total Joint Replacement surgery?
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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Two special groups of volunteers at SMH - Teens... and Pets!
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Feb 28, 2019 |
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Want to become a volunteer?
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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Volunteers embody SMH's mission
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Feb 14, 2019 |
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Volunteers at SMH - The backbone of the organization
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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What is minimally invasive surgery? Dr. Hoffberger answers the questions.
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Jan 31, 2019 |
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Peer mentoring group - a personal guide to help new wheelchair users
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Jan 25, 2019 |
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Love the great outdoors and you are in a wheelchair? There's plenty of options!
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Jan 17, 2019 |
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Keep that golf swing in top shape - from a wheelchair
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Jan 10, 2019 |
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Wheelchairs users face challenges and its this group's mission to help
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Jan 03, 2019 |
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Button batteries - The hidden danger in some electronic gifts
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Dec 21, 2018 |
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Getting over the speed bumps in life
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Dec 06, 2018 |
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The blues versus depression
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Nov 29, 2018 |
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Rethinking holiday stress
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Nov 22, 2018 |
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Beating The Holiday Blues
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Nov 15, 2018 |
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Ask an Expert - Stroke Recovery
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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Red Tide and its affects on health
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Nov 01, 2018 |
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Pill & procedure free ways to reduce back pain
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Oct 25, 2018 |
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Are you the ideal pain relief candidate?
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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Leg pain? A new procedure can help provide immediate help.
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Oct 11, 2018 |
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A new procedure can help reduce back pain
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Oct 04, 2018 |
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Seniors - staying safe when driving
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Sep 27, 2018 |
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Warning signs of Dementia and some tips to perhaps prevent it
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Sep 20, 2018 |
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Osteoarthritis and what you can do to manage the pain
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Sep 13, 2018 |
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What happens when you visit a Pain Management Doctor
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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Common ways arthritis affects the joints
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Aug 30, 2018 |
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The types of arthritis and the most common: osteoarthritis on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi
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Aug 16, 2018 |
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A detailed discussion on conditions requiring an anticoagulation clinic – WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Aug 09, 2018 |
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What are blood thinners and what do they do on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Aug 02, 2018 |
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Deep Vein Thrombosis, Genetic Clotting and other reasons you may need an anticoagulation clinic WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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Why you need to go to a clinic to manage anticoagulants on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jul 19, 2018 |
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Getting comfortable with a new pediatrician – on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jul 05, 2018 |
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The difference between a cold, flu and a sinus infection on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jun 28, 2018 |
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Dispelling the myths about the Flu vaccine with Dr. Tavarez on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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Dr. Jose Tavarez, Pediatrician joins First Physicians Group – on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jun 15, 2018 |
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Types of summer time hazards to be aware of on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jun 07, 2018 |
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What is heat stroke and how to avoid it on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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May 31, 2018 |
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Heat-related health issues on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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May 24, 2018 |
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Summer time mishaps and where you should go on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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May 17, 2018 |
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The nurse residency program in a nutshell on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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May 10, 2018 |
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Wide array of clinical programs supporting SMH on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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May 03, 2018 |
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How do you get into the nurse residency program? On WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Apr 26, 2018 |
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What is a Nurse resident? WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Apr 19, 2018 |
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New procedure to treat chronic pain on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Apr 12, 2018 |
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Opioids and how to treat chronic pain on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Apr 06, 2018 |
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Types of pain and how it affects your body on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Mar 29, 2018 |
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The evolution of Pain Management on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Mar 22, 2018 |
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Engaging with young minds to learn about a nursing career – On WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Mar 15, 2018 |
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Being a nurse at SMH on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Mar 08, 2018 |
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The Rewarding Work of Being a Nurse on Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Mar 01, 2018 |
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Nursing Shortage on Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Feb 22, 2018 |
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Internal Medicine Practice for the Newtown Community – on Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Feb 15, 2018 |
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Florida State University’s College of Internal Medicine Residents – on Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Feb 08, 2018 |
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SMH Wayfinder App is Powered by the Earth – WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jan 25, 2018 |
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A smartphone app to help improve patient & visitor experience on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Jan 18, 2018 |
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What to do with genetic test results? On WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Dec 15, 2017 |
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Who is a candidate for genetic testing on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Dec 07, 2017 |
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Genetic Testing and Why on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Nov 30, 2017 |
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What role does a Genetic Counselor play in a cancer patient’s journey? on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Nov 17, 2017 |
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Using interactive experiences in the Pavilion to assist in rehabilitation on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Nov 09, 2017 |
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The Ekso Skeleton – Available to Help Patients Recover at the Rehabilitation Pavilion on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Nov 02, 2017 |
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Part 1 of Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween on Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
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Oct 26, 2017 |
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What’s Inside the Rehabilitation Pavilion on Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
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Oct 19, 2017 |
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SMH’s New Rehabilitation Pavilion is Open! On Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
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Oct 12, 2017 |
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Calling for the community’s input on Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
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Oct 05, 2017 |
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The clinical expertise in cancer care at SMH on Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
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Sep 28, 2017 |
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A patient-centric cancer care facility on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Sep 21, 2017 |
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Coming Soon: SMH Institute for Cancer Care
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Sep 14, 2017 |
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How to prevent falls at home on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Sep 07, 2017 |
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The challenges that can arise at discharge on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Aug 31, 2017 |
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Elder care in the hospital… and at home on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
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Aug 24, 2017 |