Sarasota Memorial HealthCasts
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGet 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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Episodes
SMH’s New Rehabilitation Pavilion is Open! On Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
October 12, 2017 20:41 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBOpening the new 74,000 sq. ft. facility will make a difference not only for families visiting patients, but also help with the transition to home life. Private rooms, bathrooms and couches for families are just some of the new amenities.
Calling for the community’s input on Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
October 05, 2017 13:44 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWhen the new Institute for Cancer Care is being designed, industrial planners, staff & physician teams will all have input on it’s schematic. But SMH can’t build a patient-centered facility without their input as well.
The clinical expertise in cancer care at SMH on Health Check with Heidi Godman on WSRQ
September 28, 2017 17:29 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBAs cancer cases continue to increase, SMH plans to expand the existing team of experts in the near future. Making sure that the patient’s care plan is smooth and time efficient will be an important part of the new Institute for Cancer Care
A patient-centric cancer care facility on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
September 21, 2017 13:44 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWhen SMH’s new Institute opens, it will provide a place for the entire cancer team to work on the individual patient’s care. The continuum of care will include all of the supportive care programs that currently exist – all in one place.
Coming Soon: SMH Institute for Cancer Care
September 14, 2017 18:12 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBSarasota Memorial will open a new facility called The Institute for Cancer Care. Slated to open in a couple of years, the new facility will provide comprehensive care for the cancer patient.
How to prevent falls at home on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
September 07, 2017 14:59 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBThrow rugs, clutter, balance issues – even small pets – can pose a tripping or fall threat to older people. In fact, falls represent one of the top reasons for hospital re admissions. Listen in for some tips on how to create a safe environment.
The challenges that can arise at discharge on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
August 31, 2017 14:45 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBOnce a patient is discharged, they can have up to 8 medications to take. Side effects, dosages and simply remembering to take them are common problems once patients are home. SMH provides a very detailed discharge document, a hotline for questions, and caregiver support.
Elder care in the hospital… and at home on WSRQ’s Health Check with Heidi Godman
August 24, 2017 18:56 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBAs a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designated Hospital, SMH has committed to elder care while in the hospital and before the patient goes home. The special markers will give health care providers enhanced skills to care for the aging population.