Monday, October 29 2018 11:26 AM EDT2018-10-29 15:26:14 GMT
What do granola bars, breakfast cereal, peanuts, graham crackers, and chamomile tea have in common? Besides being delicious, all are frequently paired with honey. In fact, honey might even make them better: The...
What do granola bars, breakfast cereal, peanuts, graham crackers, and chamomile tea have in common? Besides being delicious, all are frequently paired with honey. In fact, honey might even make them better: The top-selling...
Thursday, October 25 2018 2:55 PM EDT2018-10-25 18:55:33 GMT
You know that exercise has a host of health benefits, so you’ve decided to give this whole “working out on a regular basis” thing a chance. The problem is, however, that life has a way of getting in the way your...
You know that exercise has a host of health benefits, so you’ve decided to give this whole “working out on a regular basis” thing a chance. The problem is, however, that life has a way of getting in the way your fitness...
Thursday, October 11 2018 9:56 AM EDT2018-10-11 13:56:32 GMT
The invention of the nasal spray flu vaccine was a stroke of brilliance, if you ask the oodles of Americans who hate, loathe, and fear needles. When the nasal spray was nixed in 2016 by the Centers for Disease...
The invention of the nasal spray flu vaccine was a stroke of brilliance, if you ask the oodles of Americans who hate, loathe, and fear needles. When the nasal spray was nixed in 2016 by the Centers for Disease Control and...
SARASOTA – An Ohio healthcare group says 25 kids go to the emergency room with a bike related injury every hour in America. Most injuries involve bruises, cuts, and broken bones, but head injuries are far too common. And often involve car accidents, contact sports, or riding a bike. “When you have a brain injury if it’s severe enough then you may find yourself needing to come and see me and that would be in rehabilitation and when I see patients there, I just want to emphasize th...
SARASOTA – An Ohio healthcare group says 25 kids go to the emergency room with a bike related injury every hour in America. Most injuries involve bruises, cuts, and broken bones, but head injuries are far too common. And often involve car accidents, contact sports, or riding a bike. “When you have a brain injury […] The post Research says MIPS bike helmets protect the head better than other helmets appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Tomorrow is National HIV Testing Day, A chance for everyone to learn their status and put a stop to the spread of HIV. CAN Community Health will have free testing at their medical mobile unit at the Walgreens on the Corner of Lockwood Ridge and 17th St. Senior Prevention Specialist at CAN Community Health Serena Miller says getting tested is quick and easy. “They will receive an HIV Test,” Miller said. “Which is a very simple test now, it’s just a rapid 15 minute test a...
SARASOTA- Tomorrow is National HIV Testing Day, A chance for everyone to learn their status and put a stop to the spread of HIV. CAN Community Health will have free testing at their medical mobile unit at the Walgreens on the Corner of Lockwood Ridge and 17th St. Senior Prevention Specialist at CAN Community Health […] The post Get tested on national HIV testing day appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Allergic reactions can come quickly and without warning, and starting in August Sarasota County Schools will offer potentially lifesaving treatment available for kids and employees having a reaction. Allergic reactions are random, and your first anaphylactic shock can come anywhere. Even in the classroom. “So that random moment of their first reaction can occur after lunch at school,” Dr. Windom said. ‘It can come on the playground with a bee sting and when it happens y...
SARASOTA- Allergic reactions can come quickly and without warning, and starting in August Sarasota County Schools will offer potentially lifesaving treatment available for kids and employees having a reaction. Allergic reactions are random, and your first anaphylactic shock can come anywhere. Even in the classroom. “So that random moment of their first reaction can occur […] The post EpiPens will now be available in all Sarasota County Schools appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – There are quite a few options if you’re looking for weight loss surgery, but one procedure in particular has alarming rates of failure. What was once the most common weight loss surgery in the U.S now has a 75% failure rate, that’s according to research from JAMA and the Obesity Surgery Journal. “The reason I don’t like the lap band is I don’t think it offers enough assistance,” says Dr. Arun Rao, Director for the Bariatric and Metabolic Center at Sarasota Memorial Hos...
SARASOTA – There are quite a few options if you’re looking for weight loss surgery, but one procedure in particular has alarming rates of failure. What was once the most common weight loss surgery in the U.S now has a 75% failure rate, that’s according to research from JAMA and the Obesity Surgery Journal. “The […] The post Bariatric surgery – why are so many lap bands failing? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Three little words can change your life forever: you have cancer. What if you could beat it without chemo? “The thought of losing my hair, the thought of being sick,” says Madri Wilson. “It’s so devastating.” A genetic test called Oncotype DX has been guiding treatment for certain types of early-stage breast cancer for more than a decade. “If you had a score of less than 10 you absolutely did not need chemotherapy, if you were greater than 25 you did,” says Oncologis...
SARASOTA – Three little words can change your life forever: you have cancer. What if you could beat it without chemo? “The thought of losing my hair, the thought of being sick,” says Madri Wilson. “It’s so devastating.” A genetic test called Oncotype DX has been guiding treatment for certain types of early-stage breast cancer […] The post A game changer for breast cancer treatment appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE COUNTY- Manatee Memorial’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric treatment program received National Awards for healing for the 8th year in a row with a healing rate of 91% in less than 30 days. Just a warning, one image in this story is a little graphic. When you’ve tried everything in the medicine closet and wounds still won’t heal, that’s when you visit the wound care program at Manatee Memorial. “If they’re not healing within 4 weeks, then that’s where we bring them in and we b...
MANATEE COUNTY- Manatee Memorial’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric treatment program received National Awards for healing for the 8th year in a row with a healing rate of 91% in less than 30 days. Just a warning, one image in this story is a little graphic. When you’ve tried everything in the medicine closet and wounds […] The post Award winning wound care program heals patients appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE COUNTY- If its caught early, melanoma can be cured in less than 15 minutes, when it’s ignored it can be one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Bob Trisolini is an avid swimmer, who spends lots of time outdoors. He wears sunscreen regularly, but is always concerned about the risk of skin cancer. “I try to swim every day half hour to 45 min,” Trisolini said. “and because I’m an outdoor person I go to my dermatologist at least 3 to 4 times a year.” Between visits he checks ...
MANATEE COUNTY- If its caught early, melanoma can be cured in less than 15 minutes, when it’s ignored it can be one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Bob Trisolini is an avid swimmer, who spends lots of time outdoors. He wears sunscreen regularly, but is always concerned about the risk of skin cancer. “I […] The post Skin checks can help catch melanoma early appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON- Even if you’re taking your prescriptions on schedule, the food you eat and vitamins you take could be changing the way that medicine works. When your taking medication, it’s important to watch what you’re eating and drinking. You’ve probably seen ‘don’t take this with alcohol’ on your pill bottles. “Alcohol can make drugs stronger,” Pharmacist Audrey Mills said. “And it can cause some serious side-effects with certain drugs, like tiredness, dizziness, not being ale...
BRADENTON- Even if you’re taking your prescriptions on schedule, the food you eat and vitamins you take could be changing the way that medicine works. When your taking medication, it’s important to watch what you’re eating and drinking. You’ve probably seen ‘don’t take this with alcohol’ on your pill bottles. “Alcohol can make drugs stronger,” […] The post Common food and drug interactions to be aware of appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- You’ve been taking the same medication for years, you head to the pharmacy to place your usual prescription, and the pharmacist has bad news. “The medication isn’t available anymore,” Dr. Cooper said. “And the doctor didn’t know, the patient didn’t know, and perhaps even the pharmacist wasn’t even aware of it. So often times it’s a surprise and then everyone has to scramble to find the right substitute.” Dr. Daniel Cooper says drugs can be discontinued due to rising p...
SARASOTA- You’ve been taking the same medication for years, you head to the pharmacy to place your usual prescription, and the pharmacist has bad news. “The medication isn’t available anymore,” Dr. Cooper said. “And the doctor didn’t know, the patient didn’t know, and perhaps even the pharmacist wasn’t even aware of it. So often times […] The post Drug shortages place burden on patients and doctors appeared first on SNN TV.
IT’S YOUR HEALTH – Reynolds is opening up about having Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a painful, debilitating auto-inflammatory disease he says impacts his life every day. “Whether it’s exercise, having to eat a certain way, checking with my rheumatologist to make sure my body’s in a place where I can perform every night..” Reynolds said. Reynolds calls it an invisible disease, meaning there’s not a lot of awareness. He went through two years of being misdiagnosed by multiple doc...
IT’S YOUR HEALTH – Reynolds is opening up about having Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a painful, debilitating auto-inflammatory disease he says impacts his life every day. “Whether it’s exercise, having to eat a certain way, checking with my rheumatologist to make sure my body’s in a place where I can perform every night..” Reynolds said. Reynolds calls […] The post Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds opens up about AS appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – South County residents will soon be able to choose from two –new state of the art hospitals in Venice with an administrative law judge clearing the way for both Sarasota Memorial and Venice Regional to build hospitals in the city after 9 months of deliberation. Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO David Verinder says this will help them meet patient’s needs. “I’d say 40% of the patients that are in this hospital come from what we would traditionally think of as South County,” ...
VENICE – South County residents will soon be able to choose from two –new state of the art hospitals in Venice with an administrative law judge clearing the way for both Sarasota Memorial and Venice Regional to build hospitals in the city after 9 months of deliberation. Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO David Verinder says this […] The post Two new hospitals coming to Venice appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Every hour, one person in the US dies from Melanoma, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dermatologists are urging people to use prevention methods on Melanoma Monday. Florida has the second highest rate of melanoma cases in the nation. Dr. Jennifer Trent says in the Sunshine State everyone should be trying to prevent it. “Everyone should wear sunscreen every single day in Florida,” Dr. Trent said. “It doesn’t matter i...
SARASOTA- Every hour, one person in the US dies from Melanoma, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dermatologists are urging people to use prevention methods on Melanoma Monday. Florida has the second highest rate of melanoma cases in the nation. Dr. Jennifer Trent says in the Sunshine State everyone […] The post Learn the warning sign A,B,C’s for Melanoma Monday appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- People count on their children and family to assist them as they age, but when there is no family to help these “elder orphans” can be easily taken advantage of. “It’s amazing how many people just don’t have any family,” Rob Galkoff said. “They don’t have any children or people close to them that can help them at times as their life changes or in an emergency. IKOR provides support to these “Elder orphans”. “People refer to us as there surrogate family,” Galkoff sai...
SARASOTA- People count on their children and family to assist them as they age, but when there is no family to help these “elder orphans” can be easily taken advantage of. “It’s amazing how many people just don’t have any family,” Rob Galkoff said. “They don’t have any children or people close to them that […] The post Local service offers support to “elder orphans” appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- It’s no secret kids can’t wait to get their hands on the latest technology, and Doctors Hospital is hoping it’s technology inspires kids to get off their phones and spend a little bit more time with their books. By letting them test out a different kind of operation game at Doctors Hospital. “You could move around objects,” Michael Thele said. “Like pennies and rubber bands, and you could do anything except break it.” On National Take Your Child to Work Day, Doctor’...
SARASOTA- It’s no secret kids can’t wait to get their hands on the latest technology, and Doctors Hospital is hoping it’s technology inspires kids to get off their phones and spend a little bit more time with their books. By letting them test out a different kind of operation game at Doctors Hospital. “You could […] The post Kids get hands-on look at robotic surgery at Doctors Hospital appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- In a baby’s first 1,000 days their brain will reach 80% of its adult size, those first two years a critical to a child’s lifelong health. More than 30 community leaders and organizations are partnering to make sure all children have access to the best opportunities. Kelly Romanoff, Projects Manager for the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation says help is out there for parents who need it, the trouble is finding it. “And we just found that folks were falling throug...
SARASOTA- In a baby’s first 1,000 days their brain will reach 80% of its adult size, those first two years a critical to a child’s lifelong health. More than 30 community leaders and organizations are partnering to make sure all children have access to the best opportunities. Kelly Romanoff, Projects Manager for the Charles and […] The post Community organizations partner for 1st 1,000 days initiative appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer in men and women, but immunotherapy drugs are transforming the way lung cancer is treated and helping patients live longer. Patients like David Cerone, who went to the doctor after intense coughing over the holidays. “Came back with the diagnosis that I’d been dealt this card,” Cerone said. “Stage 4 lung cancer and a tumor in my right arm.” Dr. Steve Mamus started him on chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug Keytruda. A n...
SARASOTA- Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer in men and women, but immunotherapy drugs are transforming the way lung cancer is treated and helping patients live longer. Patients like David Cerone, who went to the doctor after intense coughing over the holidays. “Came back with the diagnosis that I’d been dealt this card,” […] The post Immunotherapy drugs changing the standard of cancer care appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – “I am HIV positive. I’ve been HIV positive for 24 years. I’m more happy today than I am angered,” said David Wyland-White, the Prep Navigator Lead at CAN Community Health, We’ve come a long way in the treatment of HIV, but there’s still a stigma associated with HIV and for transgender people that stigma is even greater. “To know I have something, there’s stigma. Now I have to tell you I’m HIV positive, there’s a lot of stigma that goes along with that,” said Wyland-Whi...
SARASOTA – “I am HIV positive. I’ve been HIV positive for 24 years. I’m more happy today than I am angered,” said David Wyland-White, the Prep Navigator Lead at CAN Community Health, We’ve come a long way in the treatment of HIV, but there’s still a stigma associated with HIV and for transgender people that […] The post National Transgender HIV Testing Day observed on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE COUNTY – Congressman Vern Buchanan is introducing “The Opioid Emergency Response Act” this week, the act combines 7 bipartisan bills already introduced in Congress to help fight the opioid epidemic. The bill targets the epidemic through research and prevention, enforcement, and expanded access to treatment. When it comes to fighting the opioid epidemic, Congressman Vern Buchanan says prevention has come a long way, but treatment has not. “Many people come in and they have...
MANATEE COUNTY – Congressman Vern Buchanan is introducing “The Opioid Emergency Response Act” this week, the act combines 7 bipartisan bills already introduced in Congress to help fight the opioid epidemic. The bill targets the epidemic through research and prevention, enforcement, and expanded access to treatment. When it comes to fighting the opioid epidemic, Congressman […] The post Congressman Buchanan introducing 7-point plan to combat opioid epidemic appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Flu season is winding down. This is one of the worst flu seasons we have seen. The Center for Disease controls reports more than 27,000 people have been hospitalized and 137 children have died. Director of the Emergency Care Center at Sarasota Memorial, Lisa Collins-Browns, says they had the highest number of people in their emergency room. She says they were anticipating a second wave of the flu but thankful they haven’t seen it. “This is one of the worst flu season...
SARASOTA – Flu season is winding down. This is one of the worst flu seasons we have seen. The Center for Disease controls reports more than 27,000 people have been hospitalized and 137 children have died. Director of the Emergency Care Center at Sarasota Memorial, Lisa Collins-Browns, says they had the highest number of people in […] The post Flu season winding down on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Education about prevention and treatment can help save lives when it comes to HIV and AIDS, and on National Youth HIV and AIDS awareness day local groups are spreading that message to young adults. Middle Schooler Lily Zuber says the only time HIV comes up at school is at the end of a punchline. “The kids at my school,” Zuber said. “They usually just make fun of it, and kind of just laugh it off like it’s nothing, or like it’s not a big deal, like it’s never going to h...
SARASOTA – Education about prevention and treatment can help save lives when it comes to HIV and AIDS, and on National Youth HIV and AIDS awareness day local groups are spreading that message to young adults. Middle Schooler Lily Zuber says the only time HIV comes up at school is at the end of a […] The post Focus on education for National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A new superbug is discovered in the UK. Researchers say it’s only a matter of time before we see it in the United States. This new bug is an untreatable strain of the STD, gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is one of the most common STDs, but the new untreatable Gonorrhea “superbug” is popping up, with the most recent case discovered in the UK. “The last antibiotics that we have for gonorrhea,” Shukla said. “This patient is resistant to it. I believe in Australia there is also two o...
SARASOTA – A new superbug is discovered in the UK. Researchers say it’s only a matter of time before we see it in the United States. This new bug is an untreatable strain of the STD, gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is one of the most common STDs, but the new untreatable Gonorrhea “superbug” is popping up, with […] The post Gonorrhea “superbug” spreading globally appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE COUNTY – ‘Handle with Care’ is a quick message law enforcement can send to schools that has the potential to make a big difference in the lives on students. If a child is dealing with trauma at home, it can affect their focus in the classroom. “It could be spousal abuse,” Kramer said. “It could be a shooting in the neighborhood; so many different things are traumatic for kids. So, the intention is when there is law enforcement involved, is to give the schools a heads up, ...
MANATEE COUNTY – ‘Handle with Care’ is a quick message law enforcement can send to schools that has the potential to make a big difference in the lives on students. If a child is dealing with trauma at home, it can affect their focus in the classroom. “It could be spousal abuse,” Kramer said. “It […] The post ‘Handle With Care’ program connects schools with law enforcement appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Shocking statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health, one in six U.S. adults live with a mental illness. A survey released by the Census Bureau in 2017 finds 15.9 percent of people under the age of 65 living in Sarasota County don’t have access to health insurance and 10.8 percent of people are living in poverty. A similar story in Manatee County… 18.1 are living without health insurance and 12.7 are living in poverty. Still, there is help available. Sa...
SARASOTA – Shocking statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health, one in six U.S. adults live with a mental illness. A survey released by the Census Bureau in 2017 finds 15.9 percent of people under the age of 65 living in Sarasota County don’t have access to health insurance and 10.8 percent of people […] The post Suncoast community mental health centers appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Alzheimer’s deaths have more than doubled in the last 15 years, and those rates continue to increase. As the population ages and lives longer, more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “We still haven’t come up with a good treatment yet,” Dr. Andrew Keegan said. “That’s one of the challenging aspects, so people may be living with good care, but still are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and eventually dying from that disease in some cases.” Roskamp Institute...
SARASOTA- Alzheimer’s deaths have more than doubled in the last 15 years, and those rates continue to increase. As the population ages and lives longer, more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “We still haven’t come up with a good treatment yet,” Dr. Andrew Keegan said. “That’s one of the challenging aspects, so people may […] The post Alzheimer’s placing an increasing burden on caregivers appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It is so easy to consume more sugar than is good for us, but it is possible to eat less sugar. Taking sugar out of your diet is good for all obvious health reasons including brain functionality, healthy skin, and avoiding a diabetes diagnosis. But how do you avoid sugar when it’s in almost everything that we eat? “You can look at the nutrition facts, now most. We want to aim for under 10g less is better of course. You can also look at the ingredients label. There are...
SARASOTA – It is so easy to consume more sugar than is good for us, but it is possible to eat less sugar. Taking sugar out of your diet is good for all obvious health reasons including brain functionality, healthy skin, and avoiding a diabetes diagnosis. But how do you avoid sugar when it’s in […] The post Reducing added sugar consumption appeared first on SNN TV.
KWWL – What if you could “float” your stress and pain away? A recent study found that floating can help relieve symptoms of people with stress, depression, anxiety and chronic pain. Transcend Mind-Body Wellness & Floatation Clinic in Cedar Falls, Iowa offers a floatation tank. Owner Morgan Schoof is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who wanted to find a way to help patients on a more holistic level. “It’s very beneficial and I feel like this is kind of the way me...
KWWL – What if you could “float” your stress and pain away? A recent study found that floating can help relieve symptoms of people with stress, depression, anxiety and chronic pain. Transcend Mind-Body Wellness & Floatation Clinic in Cedar Falls, Iowa offers a floatation tank. Owner Morgan Schoof is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner […] The post Float away your pain? appeared first on SNN TV.
NBC News – An alarming new study shows opioid-related hospitalizations among children have increased dramatically. They have been called the “second victims” of the opioid epidemic, young children whose curiosity leads them to unattended narcotics, accidentally ingesting them and often developing dangerously low blood pressure and trouble breathing. “These children are quite ill, and are using the ICU resources well and above the rate of the average child admitted to the hospital...
NBC News – An alarming new study shows opioid-related hospitalizations among children have increased dramatically. They have been called the “second victims” of the opioid epidemic, young children whose curiosity leads them to unattended narcotics, accidentally ingesting them and often developing dangerously low blood pressure and trouble breathing. “These children are quite ill, and are […] The post Opioid-related hospitalizations among kids increasing dramatically appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Can menstrual cramps be almost as painful as a heart attack? That’s what one doctor is seeing in a new study. As many as 90% of women experience menstrual cramp pain or dysmenorrhea. “There’s a difference in severity some women have mild uterine cramping,” Dr. KASH said. “While others are incapacitated sometimes the entire length of their period missing work or school.” Women can feel cramping or pressure in their abdomen, and pain can spread to their hips and lower ba...
SARASOTA- Can menstrual cramps be almost as painful as a heart attack? That’s what one doctor is seeing in a new study. As many as 90% of women experience menstrual cramp pain or dysmenorrhea. “There’s a difference in severity some women have mild uterine cramping,” Dr. KASH said. “While others are incapacitated sometimes the entire […] The post Can menstrual cramp pain be as painful as a heart attack? appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH- Fatty Liver Disease is a leading cause of liver transplantation in the United States, and people might not even know if they are suffering from it. Karen Fricke was undergoing screenings for other medical conditions when doctors noticed something off with her liver enzymes, and discovered she had Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. “I was very surprised,” Fricke said. “Because I don’t have fluid in your abdomen, my feet aren’t swollen, I don’t drink I never have,...
LAKEWOOD RANCH- Fatty Liver Disease is a leading cause of liver transplantation in the United States, and people might not even know if they are suffering from it. Karen Fricke was undergoing screenings for other medical conditions when doctors noticed something off with her liver enzymes, and discovered she had Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. “I […] The post New technology helping treat fatty liver disease appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- It’s known as a widow maker, Comedian and Filmmaker Kevin Smith suffered such a massive heart attack. Any heart attack can be deadly if it’s not treated quickly. But the “widow maker” heart attack refers to a total blockage in a critical blood vessel. “The widow maker is in reference to a blood-vessel that travels along the front part of the heart called the left anterior descending artery,” Dr. Chippy Nalluri said. “And it actually supplies a good chunk of the heart mu...
SARASOTA- It’s known as a widow maker, Comedian and Filmmaker Kevin Smith suffered such a massive heart attack. Any heart attack can be deadly if it’s not treated quickly. But the “widow maker” heart attack refers to a total blockage in a critical blood vessel. “The widow maker is in reference to a blood-vessel that […] The post Kevin Smith heart attack helping raise awareness of heart disease symptoms and prevention appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY – It’s allergy season. “Actually there are two allergy seasons in Florida,” Dr. John Mason said. “The one most people think of is right now, where we have blossoming everything, you’re starting to see your car covered in yellow.” With nearly a month without rain on the Suncoast, allergy season came early. For Daemian Mains’ son, that means misery. “His eyes are constantly red, he’s had a really hard time breathing I’m unfortunately having to give him medicine ...
SARASOTA COUNTY – It’s allergy season. “Actually there are two allergy seasons in Florida,” Dr. John Mason said. “The one most people think of is right now, where we have blossoming everything, you’re starting to see your car covered in yellow.” With nearly a month without rain on the Suncoast, allergy season came early. For […] The post Allergy season springs on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
WOWT – Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center could possibly lead to a cure for HIV. In a lab on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus, it’s common to see experts in a variety of fields, such as chemistry and immunology, working together. This team, led by Dr. Howard Gendelman, developed a drug that has shown promising results in the fight against HIV. “You’re really killing two birds with one stone. You’re bringing the drug to the site of the disease ...
WOWT – Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center could possibly lead to a cure for HIV. In a lab on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus, it’s common to see experts in a variety of fields, such as chemistry and immunology, working together. This team, led by Dr. Howard Gendelman, developed a […] The post New drug to fight HIV appeared first on SNN TV.
NBC News – Experts say this year’s flu vaccine can lessen the severity of the flu, but it’s not working well to prevent flu cases. New data from the Centers for Disease Control places this year’s vaccine’s overall efficacy at 36-percent, and just 25-percent effective against this year’s dominant flu strain, H3N2. Also, the vaccine this year appears to prevent illness in young children by more than half, 59-percent. On Capitol Hill Thursday a group of senators called for a surge...
NBC News – Experts say this year’s flu vaccine can lessen the severity of the flu, but it’s not working well to prevent flu cases. New data from the Centers for Disease Control places this year’s vaccine’s overall efficacy at 36-percent, and just 25-percent effective against this year’s dominant flu strain, H3N2. Also, the vaccine […] The post Flu vaccine falls short… but helps appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Managing your diabetes can take a toll on your health, but it can also take a toll on your wallet. Medical equipment, doctor’s visits and lifestyle changes add up quickly. “Medical Costs if you have diabetes vs. not having diabetes are two times,” Alexa Von Tobel said. “And what that really equates to over five years is a 41% increase in your medical costs for people living with diabetes that is a real burden on your wallet.” Learn Vest Dot Com Founder Alexa Von Tobe...
SARASOTA – Managing your diabetes can take a toll on your health, but it can also take a toll on your wallet. Medical equipment, doctor’s visits and lifestyle changes add up quickly. “Medical Costs if you have diabetes vs. not having diabetes are two times,” Alexa Von Tobel said. “And what that really equates to […] The post Managing the costs of diabetes appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It seems to be the same story everywhere. “We’re seeing about triple the amount of flu cases we typically see in a given year,” Sarasota Memorial Exec. Director of Outpatient Services, Frank Morgan, said. “We’ve actually seen approximately triple the number of influenza patients this year as compared to last year,” Doctors Hospital Emergency Physician Frank Biondolillo said. Last January at Doctors, there were 44 cases of flu. This month, they’ve seen 145. “Just se...
SARASOTA – It seems to be the same story everywhere. “We’re seeing about triple the amount of flu cases we typically see in a given year,” Sarasota Memorial Exec. Director of Outpatient Services, Frank Morgan, said. “We’ve actually seen approximately triple the number of influenza patients this year as compared to last year,” Doctors Hospital Emergency […] The post Suncoast hospitals take on flu crisis appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – We’re not even halfway through flu season and the number of flu cases continues to rise. There’s still time to get your flu shot and plenty of the vaccine to go around. Flu activity is widespread throughout the state of Florida and according to the Florida Department of Health, activity is rising every week. “If people are thinking about the last several years as a traditional flu season, we’re seeing more cases then a traditional flu season, it’s not a reportable dise...
SARASOTA – We’re not even halfway through flu season and the number of flu cases continues to rise. There’s still time to get your flu shot and plenty of the vaccine to go around. Flu activity is widespread throughout the state of Florida and according to the Florida Department of Health, activity is rising every […] The post No flu shot shortage on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
NBC News – The worst flu season in almost a decade is getting deadlier, with more than three dozen child deaths already this year. The Center For Disease Control says the epidemic is also hitting Baby Boomers much harder than usual. Near Indianapolis, the family of 37-year-old Karlie Slaven is heartbroken. Her father says Karlie died just three days after being diagnosed with the flu, the symptoms quickly escalated into pneumonia. The flu is now widespread in every state but ...
NBC News – The worst flu season in almost a decade is getting deadlier, with more than three dozen child deaths already this year. The Center For Disease Control says the epidemic is also hitting Baby Boomers much harder than usual. Near Indianapolis, the family of 37-year-old Karlie Slaven is heartbroken. Her father says Karlie […] The post Flu death toll growing appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE COUNTY – A Florida winter season may feel warmer than up north but it doesn’t mean Floridians are immune to catching the flu. Vilma Vega, CAN Community Health’s medical director, says the virus is evolving as it rapidly spreads. “It’s usually through oral secretion so someone could cough in your face might have been infected with it and you can catch it. But it can be treatable and it can be prevented.” The reason… less people getting flu shots and even more of a reason...
MANATEE COUNTY – A Florida winter season may feel warmer than up north but it doesn’t mean Floridians are immune to catching the flu. Vilma Vega, CAN Community Health’s medical director, says the virus is evolving as it rapidly spreads. “It’s usually through oral secretion so someone could cough in your face might have been […] The post The flu continues to spread, causing school closures and deaths appeared first on SNN TV.
WAND – A 16-year-old in Illinois was put on life support after the bacteria from strep throat made its way into her bloodstream. Alexis Patton, started to feel bad on Thursday, December 21, according to her mother, Jennifer Phillips. By Christmas night, she was intubated on life support. Phillips said streptococcus, the bacteria behind strep throat, got into her daughter’s bloodstream and settled in her legs. Alexis is now awake and off life support at OSF Children’s Hospital o...
WAND – A 16-year-old in Illinois was put on life support after the bacteria from strep throat made its way into her bloodstream. Alexis Patton, started to feel bad on Thursday, December 21, according to her mother, Jennifer Phillips. By Christmas night, she was intubated on life support. Phillips said streptococcus, the bacteria behind strep […] The post Strep throat puts teen on life support appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – January is National Blood Donor Month and it’s starting off with a nationwide critical blood shortage. Winter is the toughest time for blood donations across the U.S. “Yeah, it’s tougher,” Robert Harper said. “Especially with winter storms… people trying to get out and donate.” Director of Quality Assurance at SunCoast Blood Bank says this National Blood Donor Month. They’re hoping to see new blood donors. “There’s an urgent need for blood,” Harper said. “I know th...
SARASOTA – January is National Blood Donor Month and it’s starting off with a nationwide critical blood shortage. Winter is the toughest time for blood donations across the U.S. “Yeah, it’s tougher,” Robert Harper said. “Especially with winter storms… people trying to get out and donate.” Director of Quality Assurance at SunCoast Blood Bank says […] The post Platelet donations needed at SunCoast Blood Bank appeared first on SNN TV.
NBC News – 2018 is off to a pretty sick start. The Centers for Disease Control reports 46 states have widespread flu activity, compared to just 12 states at this time last year. Emergency room doctors in Escondido, California have set up a special tent outside the hospital to handle a surge in flu patients. The last time they needed an extended treatment area was during the 2009 flu pandemic. So far 41,000 cases have been confirmed nationwide. The flu can be deadly, especiall...
NBC News – 2018 is off to a pretty sick start. The Centers for Disease Control reports 46 states have widespread flu activity, compared to just 12 states at this time last year. Emergency room doctors in Escondido, California have set up a special tent outside the hospital to handle a surge in flu patients. […] The post Flu hits 46 states appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In homes, schools and senior centers, more people were talking about mental health in America in 2017. The more conversations on mental health care, the more willing people are to get help. “For a long time we had stigmatized people who said they had a mental disorder,” Dr. Regnier said. “And because we’re talking more about it, people aren’t so afraid of it anymore.” Dr. Eddy Regnier says people are more willing to talk about addiction after seeing the effects of th...
SARASOTA – In homes, schools and senior centers, more people were talking about mental health in America in 2017. The more conversations on mental health care, the more willing people are to get help. “For a long time we had stigmatized people who said they had a mental disorder,” Dr. Regnier said. “And because we’re […] The post Building mental health awareness in 2017 appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Cancer research and treatments made great strides in 2017 with a multitude of drug approvals, some of the most significant in immunotherapy. The historic approval of Keytruda changed the way the US looked at cancer drugs. “Prior to this year, every cancer drug that had been approved was usually approved for a single type of cancer,” Dr. Steven Mamus said. “Keytruda was approved for at least 15 different types of cancer by the FDA.” The immunotherapy drug is used on a...
SARASOTA – Cancer research and treatments made great strides in 2017 with a multitude of drug approvals, some of the most significant in immunotherapy. The historic approval of Keytruda changed the way the US looked at cancer drugs. “Prior to this year, every cancer drug that had been approved was usually approved for a single […] The post Cancer breakthroughs in 2017 appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – 2017 brought many medical advancements, helping improve the lives of those living with chronic and deadly conditions. Medical Director of CAN Community Health Dr. Tanya Schreibman says HIV research has made steady gains over the past few years. But, 2017 saw treatment improvements even faster. With some patients down to taking just one pill a day. “Newer medicines that have fewer side-effects,” Dr. Schreibman said. “Are more simple, is probably the largest advancemen...
SARASOTA – 2017 brought many medical advancements, helping improve the lives of those living with chronic and deadly conditions. Medical Director of CAN Community Health Dr. Tanya Schreibman says HIV research has made steady gains over the past few years. But, 2017 saw treatment improvements even faster. With some patients down to taking just one […] The post 2017 advancements in HIV research appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Living with HIV means living on a schedule. “Starts at 7:30 in the morning,” Debbie Sergi-Laws said. “My alarm goes off and wakes me up if I’m not already awake. I take about 12-15 pills at that moment, I drink a protein shake, because I need food in my stomach.” Debbie Sergi-Laws has 4 more medication alarms set throughout the day. “It’s about 30 pills a day total,” Sergi- Laws said. “Not all are anti-retrovirals for HIV, but they all somehow or another all inter-rel...
SARASOTA- Living with HIV means living on a schedule. “Starts at 7:30 in the morning,” Debbie Sergi-Laws said. “My alarm goes off and wakes me up if I’m not already awake. I take about 12-15 pills at that moment, I drink a protein shake, because I need food in my stomach.” Debbie Sergi-Laws has 4 […] The post New HIV treatment means fewer pills and side effects appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Preparing for the Holidays can be stressful, especially when you’re a caregiver for a loved one. Doctors Hospital wanted to help give caregivers a chance to relax this Holiday season with the second annual Caregivers Celebration. For seven years, Denise Baker has been a caregiver for her mother living with dementia. She says it’s nice to be reminded you’re doing a good job. “It’s funny because you feel a little uncomfortable for being celebrated for what you do,” Baker...
SARASOTA – Preparing for the Holidays can be stressful, especially when you’re a caregiver for a loved one. Doctors Hospital wanted to help give caregivers a chance to relax this Holiday season with the second annual Caregivers Celebration. For seven years, Denise Baker has been a caregiver for her mother living with dementia. She says […] The post Celebrating the work of caregivers during the holidays appeared first on SNN TV.
NBC NEWS – Medical students at Ohio’s Adena Regional Medical Center are learning how to deliver drug-dependent babies with a very advanced pregnant robot named Victoria. Victoria can speak, react and simulate countless medical scenarios. During the opiate epidemic, Victoria may be needed more than ever. “The risk has increased as the substances have increased,” says clinical educator and Registered Nurse Michelle Perdue. She said delivering a baby born dependent on drugs can be...
NBC NEWS – Medical students at Ohio’s Adena Regional Medical Center are learning how to deliver drug-dependent babies with a very advanced pregnant robot named Victoria. Victoria can speak, react and simulate countless medical scenarios. During the opiate epidemic, Victoria may be needed more than ever. “The risk has increased as the substances have increased,” […] The post Robot helps drug-addicted newborns appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- There is just about a week left in Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period and local counselors want to make sure you have the right plan for your health needs. When it comes to health insurance, SHINE Volunteer Jim Larkin says asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. “Healthcare and health insurance is a complex issue,” Larkin said. “People who don’t deal with it everyday will be confused.” Volunteers with the Area Agency on Aging in Southwest Florida are here to he...
SARASOTA- There is just about a week left in Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period and local counselors want to make sure you have the right plan for your health needs. When it comes to health insurance, SHINE Volunteer Jim Larkin says asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. “Healthcare and health insurance is a […] The post Free counseling for medicare open enrollment appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Five-year survival rates for Lung Cancer are less than 20% because lung cancer is often diagnosed too late, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is looking to improve those rates by catching lung cancer earlier. More than 200 thousand people are diagnosed with Lung Cancer every year. “Lung Cancer is unfortunately the number one cancer killer in America,” Dr. Joseph Seaman. “It kills more folks each year then the other 4 top cancers combined.” One of the reasons for that, lung c...
SARASOTA- Five-year survival rates for Lung Cancer are less than 20% because lung cancer is often diagnosed too late, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is looking to improve those rates by catching lung cancer earlier. More than 200 thousand people are diagnosed with Lung Cancer every year. “Lung Cancer is unfortunately the number one cancer killer in […] The post Screenings could make lung cancer easier to treat appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- If you can no longer use a knife and fork, your dining options are limited. “We all love to eat,” Peggy Beasley said. And when it becomes a hardship, or when it becomes frustrating to eat, what do you do, they stop eating.” Thrive Dining at the Fountains Assisted Living Facility is designed to help those living with mental or cognitive impairments from things like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s enjoy eating again. “We start out with warm scented towels to give them a ...
SARASOTA- If you can no longer use a knife and fork, your dining options are limited. “We all love to eat,” Peggy Beasley said. And when it becomes a hardship, or when it becomes frustrating to eat, what do you do, they stop eating.” Thrive Dining at the Fountains Assisted Living Facility is designed to […] The post New dining program for people with cognitive impairments appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE COUNTY- Some Superpowers develop after being bitten by a radioactive spider, others from years of medical school. And if you got an allergic reaction from that spider bite, this Manatee County Doctor may be able to help. Catching Pollen just like flies… Look Out… Here Comes Spiderman. “I’m just working on being the super creature I want to become and he’s helping me out,” Cliff Anderson said. If you throat’s scratchy from an allergy, Dr. Roger Danziger’s spidey senses a...
MANATEE COUNTY- Some Superpowers develop after being bitten by a radioactive spider, others from years of medical school. And if you got an allergic reaction from that spider bite, this Manatee County Doctor may be able to help. Catching Pollen just like flies… Look Out… Here Comes Spiderman. “I’m just working on being the super […] The post Suncoast doctor tricks and treats appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- New technology is helping doctor’s see and diagnose breast cancer earlier, and the earlier it’s diagnosed the easier it is to treat. 3-D Mammography gives doctors a clearer view of the breast tissue. “We can see through the tissue a little bit better,” Dr. Merandi said. “It takes slices through the tissue, instead of a 2D image its 3D and we get slices kind of like a CAT scan through the breast.” Dr. Steven Merandi says this helps doctors get more accurate results,...
SARASOTA- New technology is helping doctor’s see and diagnose breast cancer earlier, and the earlier it’s diagnosed the easier it is to treat. 3-D Mammography gives doctors a clearer view of the breast tissue. “We can see through the tissue a little bit better,” Dr. Merandi said. “It takes slices through the tissue, instead of […] The post Digital Mammography making it easier to diagnose cancers appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – If you have a four-legged friend, you should be on high alert, as cases of canine influenza are popping up around the country. Tampa, in particular, just saw a large outbreak this summer after a dog show. “You really are probably one of the parts of the country that’s more likely to see the new strain of canine influenza, which is called H3N2,” Dr. Andrea Sanchez of Banfield Pet Hospital said. It can easily spread anywhere, like boarding kennels, grooming salons and ...
SARASOTA – If you have a four-legged friend, you should be on high alert, as cases of canine influenza are popping up around the country. Tampa, in particular, just saw a large outbreak this summer after a dog show. “You really are probably one of the parts of the country that’s more likely to see […] The post It’s Your Health: What you need to know about canine influenza appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- When it comes to Breast Cancer, the earlier it’s diagnosed the better easier it is to treat. But for those without insurance or living in poverty, getting mammograms regularly isn’t always the priority. One in eight women will develop Breast Cancer, but those without insurance may go undiagnosed. “I’ve had women tell me on the phone,” “That they don’t want to get a screening, because if they find out they have Breast Cancer, they are just going to know that there is not...
SARASOTA- When it comes to Breast Cancer, the earlier it’s diagnosed the better easier it is to treat. But for those without insurance or living in poverty, getting mammograms regularly isn’t always the priority. One in eight women will develop Breast Cancer, but those without insurance may go undiagnosed. “I’ve had women tell me on […] The post Assistance for women needing a mammogram appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Kathy Mitchell’s energetic walk down the halls of Doctor’s Hospital is a familiar sight to her coworker’s. “Her tenacity and her compassion,” Martina Giquinto said. “For her staff, her nurses, her community and her patients, is just unsurpassed.” As Chief Nursing Officer, she needs the energy for her busy day. “I have almost 300 nurses that report directly to me,” Mitchell said. “I have 9 directors, over different departments, I have the pharmacy, the Emergency Room, ...
SARASOTA- Kathy Mitchell’s energetic walk down the halls of Doctor’s Hospital is a familiar sight to her coworker’s. “Her tenacity and her compassion,” Martina Giquinto said. “For her staff, her nurses, her community and her patients, is just unsurpassed.” As Chief Nursing Officer, she needs the energy for her busy day. “I have almost 300 […] The post When the caregiver becomes the patient appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Large piles of debris left from Hurricane Irma will take weeks to collect, and it’s leading to some negative health effects for Suncoast Residents. Hurricane Irma brought wind, rain, and flooding, and now weeks later… allergies. “A lot of fallen branches, leaves around homes and just around the area can lead to increased mold growth,”Allergist Dr. Jennifer Fergeson said. “And also the water damage leading to increased pollen counts as well, so everything kind of is a ...
SARASOTA- Large piles of debris left from Hurricane Irma will take weeks to collect, and it’s leading to some negative health effects for Suncoast Residents. Hurricane Irma brought wind, rain, and flooding, and now weeks later… allergies. “A lot of fallen branches, leaves around homes and just around the area can lead to increased mold […] The post Irma debris leading to worsening allergy symptoms appeared first on SNN TV.
ATLANTA – As cooler temperatures approach, parents may worry that their child may catch the common cold or influenza, but many don’t know about another contagious and common virus that is contracted by nearly all infants by the age of two. It’s called Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and it’s an illness we need to look out for during flu season. “It is the leading cause of hospitalization for children under one year of age,” Mitchell Goldstein, MD, FAAP, said. Especially in...
ATLANTA – As cooler temperatures approach, parents may worry that their child may catch the common cold or influenza, but many don’t know about another contagious and common virus that is contracted by nearly all infants by the age of two. It’s called Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and it’s an illness we need to […] The post RSV and your child: What you need to know appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Leaving the controlled environment of the hospital after a behavioral health stay, and going directly back to the stressors of everyday life can sometimes be too much for patients. The new “Transitions” program at Doctor’s Hospital is designed to help patients leaving inpatient care. Working through a mental health crisis takes a lot of hard work, and progress can start to unravel when patients return home. “When you go home, you’re kind of stuck in limbo,” Kim Nielse...
SARASOTA- Leaving the controlled environment of the hospital after a behavioral health stay, and going directly back to the stressors of everyday life can sometimes be too much for patients. The new “Transitions” program at Doctor’s Hospital is designed to help patients leaving inpatient care. Working through a mental health crisis takes a lot of […] The post New mental health clinic offers a “Transition” from inpatient to outpatient care appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- The first relationship a child has is with their parent, and building a strong relationship can help children connect with their own emotions. A world-renowned child- neuropsychiatrist was on the Suncoast to give parents tips on limiting screen-time and getting down to your child’s level. With so many distractions from outside world, Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute Dr. Daniel Siegel says it can be difficult for kids to connect with themselves. “The sa...
SARASOTA- The first relationship a child has is with their parent, and building a strong relationship can help children connect with their own emotions. A world-renowned child- neuropsychiatrist was on the Suncoast to give parents tips on limiting screen-time and getting down to your child’s level. With so many distractions from outside world, Executive Director […] The post Building connections with your child appeared first on SNN TV.
IT’S YOUR HEALTH – In the November issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, scientists report at least 27 viruses can live in semen. “It’s probably more than that, but the reality is that at least 27 have been identified,” Community AIDS Network Medical Director Vilma Vega, M.D., said. Michael Drennon, the disease intervention services program manager for the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, says the most common of these diseases are sexually transmitted. “Gonorrh...
IT’S YOUR HEALTH – In the November issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, scientists report at least 27 viruses can live in semen. “It’s probably more than that, but the reality is that at least 27 have been identified,” Community AIDS Network Medical Director Vilma Vega, M.D., said. Michael Drennon, the disease intervention services program manager for […] The post Emerging study notes the 27+ viruses found in semen appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Transgender patients beginning to transition often face discrimination and lack of access to quality care. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida is looking to fill the need. They’ve provided nearly 250 transgender patients with Hormone Replacement Therapy over the past year, and now they’re expanding those services. “Now that we’ve gotten more experience in providing the service,” Dr. Suzie Prabhakaran said. “And we know that we have patients who need the...
SARASOTA- Transgender patients beginning to transition often face discrimination and lack of access to quality care. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida is looking to fill the need. They’ve provided nearly 250 transgender patients with Hormone Replacement Therapy over the past year, and now they’re expanding those services. “Now that we’ve gotten more experience […] The post Planned Parenthood to offer HRT therapy for transgender minors appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Part of Governor Scott’s plan to fight Florida’s opioid epidemic includes limiting opioid prescriptions to 3 days, or 7 days under strict circumstances from a doctor. Patients dealing with chronic pain are concerned about what this could mean for their prescriptions. Walter Edgerton has taken opioids for chronic knee pain. He says the pain made it difficult to complete simple, everyday tasks and having to go back to the doctor and pharmacy once a week could add to that ...
SARASOTA- Part of Governor Scott’s plan to fight Florida’s opioid epidemic includes limiting opioid prescriptions to 3 days, or 7 days under strict circumstances from a doctor. Patients dealing with chronic pain are concerned about what this could mean for their prescriptions. Walter Edgerton has taken opioids for chronic knee pain. He says the pain […] The post Consequences Of Limiting Opioid Prescriptions appeared first on SNN TV.
IT’S YOUR HEALTH: Actress and comedienne Vicki Lawrence is known for her roles in Mama’s Family and The Carol Burnett Show, but now she is taking on a different role – to educate people about a health condition she has. Lawrence said it happened to her seven years ago. “I broke out in hives, and my allergist, we tried everything to get rid of them,” she said. After six weeks, he diagnosed her with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU). “I had never heard such a thing,” Lawrence ...
IT’S YOUR HEALTH: Actress and comedienne Vicki Lawrence is known for her roles in Mama’s Family and The Carol Burnett Show, but now she is taking on a different role – to educate people about a health condition she has. Lawrence said it happened to her seven years ago. “I broke out in hives, and […] The post Actress Vicki Lawrence spreads awareness of CIU appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Between Patients, Staff and visitors, Sarasota Memorial Hospital housed almost 25 hundred people during Hurricane Irma. “We stayed open,” President and CEO David Verinder said. “We stayed fully committed to our community and our patients, and we take that responsibility seriously and we are happy to be here for the community.” SMH took in patients from area Hospitals that needed to close or evacuate during the storm. “Normal census around this time of year,” Verinder ...
SARASOTA- Between Patients, Staff and visitors, Sarasota Memorial Hospital housed almost 25 hundred people during Hurricane Irma. “We stayed open,” President and CEO David Verinder said. “We stayed fully committed to our community and our patients, and we take that responsibility seriously and we are happy to be here for the community.” SMH took in […] The post Sarasota Memorial Hospital sees increase in patients during Hurricane Irma appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON- Holding a job, taking medicine correctly, and even walking down the street gets more difficult as your eyesight worsens. Turning Points one stop clinic for homeless and low-income patients is now providing eye care. Because being able to see clearly can help change someone’s life. “Somebody with vision worse than 2200,” Dr. Linda Christmann Said. “Can’t do very much for himself. He’s really at risk just walking around, and he’s certainly not capable of holding a job.” ...
BRADENTON- Holding a job, taking medicine correctly, and even walking down the street gets more difficult as your eyesight worsens. Turning Points one stop clinic for homeless and low-income patients is now providing eye care. Because being able to see clearly can help change someone’s life. “Somebody with vision worse than 2200,” Dr. Linda Christmann […] The post Eye clinic opens at Turning Points appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – If you’re a woman in your fifties or sixties, you may want to read closely. “This is a very important time in a woman’s life, where she is actively losing bone,” gynecologist and menopause physician Tara Allmen said. Your bone mass decreases, while your chances of osteoporosis increase. “Postmenopausal women are no longer making estrogen,” Dr. Allmen said, “and estrogen is very bone protective.” So, she says it’s time to get the conversation going. “Now women thi...
SARASOTA – If you’re a woman in your fifties or sixties, you may want to read closely. “This is a very important time in a woman’s life, where she is actively losing bone,” gynecologist and menopause physician Tara Allmen said. Your bone mass decreases, while your chances of osteoporosis increase. “Postmenopausal women are no longer […] The post The “Fractured Truths” surrounding osteoporosis appeared first on SNN TV.
NOKOMIS- Needing to choose between medicine and food is a reality for many Suncoast residents. Good Samaritan Pharmacy and Health Services in Nokomis that helps provide care to those who need it most. Tina Warmouth first came to Good Samaritan because she had nowhere else to go. “I don’t have insurance,” Warmouth said. “And I had a large goiter on my neck, and I was, I really had a lot of problems and they’ve helped me out a whole lot.” Uninsured and Under-insured patients in S...
NOKOMIS- Needing to choose between medicine and food is a reality for many Suncoast residents. Good Samaritan Pharmacy and Health Services in Nokomis that helps provide care to those who need it most. Tina Warmouth first came to Good Samaritan because she had nowhere else to go. “I don’t have insurance,” Warmouth said. “And I […] The post Providing Health Care To Those In Need appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – When a young Atlanta girl had excruciating headaches, her mother had no idea that an eye exam would not just solve the problem, but save her life. Ruby Mosqueda started getting these headaches when she was eight years old. “She would wake up screaming, crying, and sometimes she would even through tantrums and I couldn’t tell what was wrong with her,” Ruby’s mother, Maria Garcia, said. Garcia desperately needed answers. “We took her to the E.R.,” she said. “We were ...
SARASOTA – When a young Atlanta girl had excruciating headaches, her mother had no idea that an eye exam would not just solve the problem, but save her life. Ruby Mosqueda started getting these headaches when she was eight years old. “She would wake up screaming, crying, and sometimes she would even through tantrums and […] The post Comprehensive eye exams can save your child’s life appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A Suncoast gynecologist is selected as one of 16 physicians in the nation to participate in an international breast cancer risk reduction study, and now he’s looking for volunteers to participate in the phase three clinical trial. “This is a real big thing for Sarasota women,” says Gynecologist and Research Investigator, Michael Swor. It’s an FDA approved study working to lower breast cancer risk for women with dense breasts through a German pharmaceutical topical gel....
SARASOTA – A Suncoast gynecologist is selected as one of 16 physicians in the nation to participate in an international breast cancer risk reduction study, and now he’s looking for volunteers to participate in the phase three clinical trial. “This is a real big thing for Sarasota women,” says Gynecologist and Research Investigator, Michael Swor. […] The post Suncoast gynecologist takes part in international breast cancer risk reduction study appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Doctors usually ask which medications you’re on because some cocktails of antibiotics don’t mix well together, but there’s one thing you may have in your kitchen cabinet that doesn’t mix with medications. Good and bad news for grapefruit lovers: it contains vitamin C and potassium, but the FDA warns it can be dangerous when mixed with certain medications. “Grapefruit contain a chemical called furanocoumarin,” says Clinical Pharmacist, Amy Giovino. How exactly does it ...
SARASOTA – Doctors usually ask which medications you’re on because some cocktails of antibiotics don’t mix well together, but there’s one thing you may have in your kitchen cabinet that doesn’t mix with medications. Good and bad news for grapefruit lovers: it contains vitamin C and potassium, but the FDA warns it can be dangerous […] The post Grapefruit and meds – how do they interact? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Parents and caregivers will do anything to help a sick loved one feel better, but a new study finds more Americans are accidentally making matters worse by taking or giving the wrong dose of medication. A 13 year study at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio found every year between 2002 and 2012, more than 63,000 kids under the age of 6 suffered a medication error out of the hospital, and it’s not just the younger population. The CDC reports more than 177,000 ol...
SARASOTA – Parents and caregivers will do anything to help a sick loved one feel better, but a new study finds more Americans are accidentally making matters worse by taking or giving the wrong dose of medication. A 13 year study at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio found every year between 2002 and 2012, […] The post Don’t make these medication mistakes appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Technology continues to evolve, improving our cell phones, cars, and even surgery. Two OBGYN surgeons on the Suncoast are among the first in the nation to use the latest advancements in surgical technology. It’s called low impact laparoscopy. It’s new technology improving old techniques, performing surgery inside the body by looking through even smaller cameras from the outside. “It’s unique because they’ve taken methods that we already knew and have already used and th...
SARASOTA – Technology continues to evolve, improving our cell phones, cars, and even surgery. Two OBGYN surgeons on the Suncoast are among the first in the nation to use the latest advancements in surgical technology. It’s called low impact laparoscopy. It’s new technology improving old techniques, performing surgery inside the body by looking through even […] The post Minimally invasive surgical advancements are on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness reports 18 million Americans have some form of gluten sensitivity. Many experts believe the rising number is thanks to a chemical, not the actual wheat. What if gluten intolerance is really glyphosate poisoning? It’s a chemical often known as Roundup, used since 1973. Mixed with genetically modified organisms, it attacks our good gut bacteria and may make us sick. “Our food supply is inundated with these GMOs, these genetica...
SARASOTA – The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness reports 18 million Americans have some form of gluten sensitivity. Many experts believe the rising number is thanks to a chemical, not the actual wheat. What if gluten intolerance is really glyphosate poisoning? It’s a chemical often known as Roundup, used since 1973. Mixed with genetically modified […] The post Gluten intolerance or glyphosate poisoning? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Cardiologists are calling it a break through. Promising early research by Austrian scientists show a vaccine may lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks. “What if there’s a way we can somehow decrease cholesterol concentration in the bloodstream by basically having those cholesterol particles go back into the liver for example or other cells in the body,” asks Invasive Cardiologist Hakim Morsli. That’s the idea behind the vaccine. “For the first time we have anothe...
SARASOTA – Cardiologists are calling it a break through. Promising early research by Austrian scientists show a vaccine may lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks. “What if there’s a way we can somehow decrease cholesterol concentration in the bloodstream by basically having those cholesterol particles go back into the liver for example or other cells […] The post Cholesterol lowering vaccine seems promising appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Our gut bacteria may be more important than we thought, it can actually impact our mood. Has your doctor ever told you to take probiotics while you’re on medication? That’s to protect your gut bacteria, which plays a vital role in our health. “They control our health, and our weight, and absolutely our mood,” says Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Bonni London. London says the stomach is filled with these bacteria. “Microbiome, which basically is this ecosystem of ba...
SARASOTA – Our gut bacteria may be more important than we thought, it can actually impact our mood. Has your doctor ever told you to take probiotics while you’re on medication? That’s to protect your gut bacteria, which plays a vital role in our health. “They control our health, and our weight, and absolutely our […] The post Your bad mood may be thanks to your gut bacteria appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Manatee and Sarasota Counties are among the epicenters of Florida’s opioid crisis with record numbers of overdoses. Local legislators worked to pass legislation targeting dealers of fentanyl-related substances, and Governor Scott signed that bill into law on the Suncoast Tuesday. Manatee County ranks highest in fentanyl-related overdose deaths, and Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells says this new law will help them put away those responsible. “It finally gives us some te...
SARASOTA- Manatee and Sarasota Counties are among the epicenters of Florida’s opioid crisis with record numbers of overdoses. Local legislators worked to pass legislation targeting dealers of fentanyl-related substances, and Governor Scott signed that bill into law on the Suncoast Tuesday. Manatee County ranks highest in fentanyl-related overdose deaths, and Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells […] The post Governor Scott Signs New Opioid Legislation appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – At least one million Americans live with Parkinson’s Disease, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. New research suggests the type of milk we use may contribute to that number Cutting calories with skim milk, low fat cheese, or nonfat yogurt may save you a pound or two, but at what price? “You have dairy products, especially low fat dairy products three times a day or more for most of your life, you have a higher risk of getting Parkinson’s,” says Neurologist ...
SARASOTA – At least one million Americans live with Parkinson’s Disease, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. New research suggests the type of milk we use may contribute to that number Cutting calories with skim milk, low fat cheese, or nonfat yogurt may save you a pound or two, but at what price? “You have […] The post Low-fat dairy may be linked to Parkinson’s appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE- More than 71% of voters approved Amendment 2 in November, and now the Florida Legislature and Governor Scott have signed a law regulating the medical marijuana industry. Florida Senate Bill 8A is now in effect, and Dr. Barry Gordon says it does a lot to protect patient access. “We wanted to keep the constitutional amendment wording as it was,” Dr. Gordon said. “With the qualifying conditions, but also that very important catch phrase, of similar and likewise debilitating ...
VENICE- More than 71% of voters approved Amendment 2 in November, and now the Florida Legislature and Governor Scott have signed a law regulating the medical marijuana industry. Florida Senate Bill 8A is now in effect, and Dr. Barry Gordon says it does a lot to protect patient access. “We wanted to keep the constitutional […] The post Medical Marijuana Law Now In Effect appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Training Primary Care Physicians while caring for an under served community. Sarasota Memorial Health Care’s Internal Medicine Practice at Newtown is now accepting patients. “They will be able to get their preventive care here.” Dr. Wiese-Rometsch said. “They’ll be able to get their care for their diabetes, their high blood pressure, and the management of their chronic diseases.” The practice will offer free or discounted care to patients without insurance. Newtown Re...
SARASOTA- Training Primary Care Physicians while caring for an under served community. Sarasota Memorial Health Care’s Internal Medicine Practice at Newtown is now accepting patients. “They will be able to get their preventive care here.” Dr. Wiese-Rometsch said. “They’ll be able to get their care for their diabetes, their high blood pressure, and the management […] The post Internal Medicine Practice Opens In Newtown appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE – When it comes to cancer early detection is key. Manatee Gynecology is using 3D mammograms, hoping to catch cancer early and save lives. According to breastcancer.org one in eight women will develop breast cancer, and more than 40,000 will die from the disease this year alone. Gynecologist Kinnari Desai says 3D mammograms can make a difference. “3D mammography allows us to screen patients for breast cancer in a more accurate way than 2D mammography,” she says. Rather t...
MANATEE – When it comes to cancer early detection is key. Manatee Gynecology is using 3D mammograms, hoping to catch cancer early and save lives. According to breastcancer.org one in eight women will develop breast cancer, and more than 40,000 will die from the disease this year alone. Gynecologist Kinnari Desai says 3D mammograms can […] The post Manatee Gynecology hopes to catch cancer early with 3D mammography appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- A local female, veteran entrepreneur won a $5,000 grant for veterans, and is using that money to provide free Rapid Resolution therapy services to other veterans on the Suncoast. When Kendra Simpkins came home, she saw how many Veterans were struggling with things like PTSD and depression. “It was causing them to not go to work,” Simpkins said. “Or causing conflicts in their families, and not even engaging in life they were unable to leave the house.” Simpkins became ...
SARASOTA- A local female, veteran entrepreneur won a $5,000 grant for veterans, and is using that money to provide free Rapid Resolution therapy services to other veterans on the Suncoast. When Kendra Simpkins came home, she saw how many Veterans were struggling with things like PTSD and depression. “It was causing them to not go […] The post Local Veteran Helps Others With Rapid Resolution Therapy appeared first on SNN TV.
Narcan use in Manatee County continues to skyrocket in response to the opioid epidemic. 325 doses were used in all of 2013, but more than 400 were used this June alone. That’s putting stress on emergency services. Manatee County EMS used 458 doses of Narcan in June, that’s over 15 doses a day, more than one every other hour. “We’re seeing multiple patients on single calls,” Mark Jones said. “We’ve had calls with up to 4 patients and they are all overdosed, some of them take m...
Narcan use in Manatee County continues to skyrocket in response to the opioid epidemic. 325 doses were used in all of 2013, but more than 400 were used this June alone. That’s putting stress on emergency services. Manatee County EMS used 458 doses of Narcan in June, that’s over 15 doses a day, more than […] The post Narcan Use Increases In Manatee County appeared first on SNN TV.
Food allergies can be frustrating – even deadly and if you’re an adult who is allergy-free, you may think that you don’t have to worry about food allergies, but that’s not true. Here’s todays it’s your health. Most food allergies start in childhood – but they can develop at any point in one’s lifetime. Adults might get an allergy to a food they used to eat without any problem and a child might outgrow an allergy – only to have it reappear later in life. According to Mayo Clinic ...
Food allergies can be frustrating – even deadly and if you’re an adult who is allergy-free, you may think that you don’t have to worry about food allergies, but that’s not true. Here’s todays it’s your health. Most food allergies start in childhood – but they can develop at any point in one’s lifetime. Adults […] The post Food Allergies appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s easy to turn to food after a stressful workday or a loved one passing, but experts say comfort and stress eating can quickly become a habit. What do you reach for after a stressful day? Beer, chips? We all do it. In fact, human nature says we rarely eat based on hunger. “We eat because we’re in a social atmosphere, there’s music playing,” says Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Bonni London. London says even positive feelings lead to emotional eating. “Birthday ...
SARASOTA – It’s easy to turn to food after a stressful workday or a loved one passing, but experts say comfort and stress eating can quickly become a habit. What do you reach for after a stressful day? Beer, chips? We all do it. In fact, human nature says we rarely eat based on hunger. […] The post Stress eating – don’t fall into the trap! appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. According to the CDC, one in every 7 people living with HIV is unaware of their condition. HIV Testing is fast, free, and confidential. But many people at risk still haven’t been tested. Sarasota Department of Health’s Michael Drennon says National HIV Testing day looks to catch their attention. “Not let it get lost in the routine day to day things,” Michael Drennon said. “We want to let it draw our attention to it....
SARASOTA- The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. According to the CDC, one in every 7 people living with HIV is unaware of their condition. HIV Testing is fast, free, and confidential. But many people at risk still haven’t been tested. Sarasota Department of Health’s Michael Drennon says National HIV […] The post National HIV Testing Day appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – From the Sarasota Farmer’s Market to Marco Island, a local family is growing their health business. As a busy mom of two, Marjan Zaun knows how crazy life can be and how hard it is to eat healthy. So when the Punta Gorda based company P&J Nuts was closing in March, she bought it, changed the name to FlexX Bar and Snack Company, and made some ingredient modifications. “The bar is completely whole food, no additives, no sugar, we don’t use any type of binders or stabi...
SARASOTA – From the Sarasota Farmer’s Market to Marco Island, a local family is growing their health business. As a busy mom of two, Marjan Zaun knows how crazy life can be and how hard it is to eat healthy. So when the Punta Gorda based company P&J Nuts was closing in March, she bought […] The post Local business wants to make healthy eating easy appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – If negative thoughts often fill your mind you’re not alone, but too much negativity can lead to depression and anxiety. Does spilling your coffee or getting a flat tire put you in a bad mood all day? Psychologist Eddy Regnier says that’s because our brains are made to notice danger. Unlike prehistoric times where we were chased by predators, today’s threats are political, financial and emotional. If we don’t have those threats under control, our negative thoughts ca...
SARASOTA – If negative thoughts often fill your mind you’re not alone, but too much negativity can lead to depression and anxiety. Does spilling your coffee or getting a flat tire put you in a bad mood all day? Psychologist Eddy Regnier says that’s because our brains are made to notice danger. Unlike prehistoric times […] The post Don’t let negative thinking become your way of life appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Buzz kill from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. They say French-Fries are really unhealthy! Been through the drive–thru twice this week? I have some bad news. Those French-Fries may be killing you. “I’m not sure it comes as a huge surprise,” says Cardiologist Chippy Nalluri. She says it’s no secret they’re unhealthy. So it’s no shock the 8 year study found eating fried potatoes two or more times a week increases our risk of early death. “That may be relate...
SARASOTA – Buzz kill from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. They say French-Fries are really unhealthy! Been through the drive–thru twice this week? I have some bad news. Those French-Fries may be killing you. “I’m not sure it comes as a huge surprise,” says Cardiologist Chippy Nalluri. She says it’s no secret they’re unhealthy. […] The post Been through the drive-thru? Those French-Fries may be killing you appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota Memorial Hospital is hoping to help Alzheimer’s patients and families deal with the diagnosis through a free program in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association Program. It’s called base: Beginning Alzheimer’s Support and Education. “It’s typically for early stage individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment,” says Erin Killian, Program Specialist for the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. Killian says it’s a rigorous 9 week pr...
SARASOTA – Sarasota Memorial Hospital is hoping to help Alzheimer’s patients and families deal with the diagnosis through a free program in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association Program. It’s called base: Beginning Alzheimer’s Support and Education. “It’s typically for early stage individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment,” says Erin Killian, Program […] The post Alzheimer’s Association Program helping families cope appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – If you’ve been using coconut oil as a substitute for butter, this may come as a shock. A new study suggests it’s actually bad for you. “Coconut oil has one of the highest amounts of saturated fat, actually much more than butter and much more than lard,” says Cardiologist Chippy Nalluri. So it’s no surprise the American Heart Association is now calling coconut oil unhealthy, but Dr. Nalluri isn’t entirely convinced. “I’m having a little bit of a dilemma with this primar...
SARASOTA – If you’ve been using coconut oil as a substitute for butter, this may come as a shock. A new study suggests it’s actually bad for you. “Coconut oil has one of the highest amounts of saturated fat, actually much more than butter and much more than lard,” says Cardiologist Chippy Nalluri. So it’s […] The post What’s the deal with coconut oil? Healthy or unhealthy? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A summer BBQ means burgers, cake, and pasta salad. Experts warn that even if you think you’re picking the healthy options, you may still be packing on the pounds thanks to the hidden sugar effect. Hot dogs, pulled pork, and pound cake. All delicious, all pack on the pounds. Food expert Kelly Choi says it’s the hidden sugars that get you. “Having high amounts of sugars in our bodies at any given time can contribute to inflammation,” she says, “It definitely can contrib...
SARASOTA – A summer BBQ means burgers, cake, and pasta salad. Experts warn that even if you think you’re picking the healthy options, you may still be packing on the pounds thanks to the hidden sugar effect. Hot dogs, pulled pork, and pound cake. All delicious, all pack on the pounds. Food expert Kelly Choi […] The post Do you know what the hidden sugar effect is? appeared first on SNN TV.
Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, devices often costing thousands of dollars. But now, a bill making its way through congress could help provide some financial relief. The new bill cosponsored by Suncoast Congressman Vern Buchanan would make hearing aids available for sale Over the Counter at your local pharmacy and Big Box retailers, potentially driving down the price. “We have 145 thousand people with hearing loss just in Sarasota and Manatee County, three million in Flori...
Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, devices often costing thousands of dollars. But now, a bill making its way through congress could help provide some financial relief. The new bill cosponsored by Suncoast Congressman Vern Buchanan would make hearing aids available for sale Over the Counter at your local pharmacy and Big Box retailers, potentially driving […] The post Proposed Bill Would Make Hearing Aids Available Over The Counter appeared first on SNN TV.
Suncoast High Schoolers are getting a jump start on medical training this week at Manatee Technical College’s Health Career’s camp. What do you want to be when you grow up? Every high schooler has heard this question before, and the health careers camp is helping students like Andrew Carrillo find an answer. “The thing that really draws me to the medical field is the job security of it,” Carrillo said. “Because there is always going to be jobs needed, and there is always going ...
Suncoast High Schoolers are getting a jump start on medical training this week at Manatee Technical College’s Health Career’s camp. What do you want to be when you grow up? Every high schooler has heard this question before, and the health careers camp is helping students like Andrew Carrillo find an answer. “The thing that […] The post Students Get Hands-On Look At Health Care Careers appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON- While there’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, a Suncoast physical therapy clinic has a program to help make it more manageable. “Parkinson’s disease is one of those diseases that is a movement disorder,” says Toya Crutchfield, Co-Owner of Therapeutic Lifestyle Solutions. She says these patients are missing the chemical dopamine, which allows us to move. Medication helps, but Crutchfield says it’s not enough. “Now you have to figure out from a physical standpoint, how ...
BRADENTON- While there’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, a Suncoast physical therapy clinic has a program to help make it more manageable. “Parkinson’s disease is one of those diseases that is a movement disorder,” says Toya Crutchfield, Co-Owner of Therapeutic Lifestyle Solutions. She says these patients are missing the chemical dopamine, which allows us to […] The post Local physical therapy clinic helping Parkinson’s patients appeared first on SNN TV.
An update in the UnitedHealthcare and John’s Hopkin’s All Children’s Hospital health care negotiations. After new negotiations, All Children’s is now back In-Network for UnitedHealthCare customers. Over 900 John’s Hopkins All Children’s Patients and their families living in Sarasota and Manatee Counties got some good news tonight. “Actually SNN was the one that informed me,” Schwarz said. “That UnitedHealthcare had come to an agreement, I was ecstatic I was crying. I was so hap...
An update in the UnitedHealthcare and John’s Hopkin’s All Children’s Hospital health care negotiations. After new negotiations, All Children’s is now back In-Network for UnitedHealthCare customers. Over 900 John’s Hopkins All Children’s Patients and their families living in Sarasota and Manatee Counties got some good news tonight. “Actually SNN was the one that informed me,” […] The post John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, UnitedHealthcare Reach Agreement appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON- Therapeutic Lifestyle Solutions is hoping to help as many patients with back pain as possible, using a spinal decompression table to pro–long or prevent surgery. A year ago, Michael Harris was walking with a heavy limp in excruciating pain. “I was a mess,” he says. After two back surgeries, he was heading towards a third on his neck. Then his doctors found Toya Crutchfield, the co-owner of Therapeutic Lifestyle Solutions. Harris was treated with Russian stim, manual ...
BRADENTON- Therapeutic Lifestyle Solutions is hoping to help as many patients with back pain as possible, using a spinal decompression table to pro–long or prevent surgery. A year ago, Michael Harris was walking with a heavy limp in excruciating pain. “I was a mess,” he says. After two back surgeries, he was heading towards a […] The post Decompression table pulls apart spine, helping back pain appeared first on SNN TV.
Before Flu season you get a flu vaccine, and soon you may be able to get a vaccine to prevent a common healthcare associated infection before a hospital stay. Now a vaccine being developed to fight C. diff. While recovering from surgery, or taking strong anti-biotics, your risk of developing C. diff is even higher. “Clostridium Difficile is a bacteria that causes sometimes a really severe infection,” Dr. Swor said. “In your intestines, and people actually die from it or have...
Before Flu season you get a flu vaccine, and soon you may be able to get a vaccine to prevent a common healthcare associated infection before a hospital stay. Now a vaccine being developed to fight C. diff. While recovering from surgery, or taking strong anti-biotics, your risk of developing C. diff is even higher. […] The post New Vaccine Fight C. diff Infections appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A Suncoast physical therapy clinic is taking a different approach to treating patients than the typical strength training machines and electric stim. Think quiet and private, working one on one with patients. Call it Hands-On Physical Therapy, combining PT with acupuncture and massage. “When I finish with a patient, the acupuncturist comes and he does his treatment and then massage therapist comes at the end to wrap up the treatment,” says Owner Ofer Nissan. Nissan say...
SARASOTA – A Suncoast physical therapy clinic is taking a different approach to treating patients than the typical strength training machines and electric stim. Think quiet and private, working one on one with patients. Call it Hands-On Physical Therapy, combining PT with acupuncture and massage. “When I finish with a patient, the acupuncturist comes and […] The post Suncoast clinic takes a unique approach to physical therapy appeared first on SNN TV.
Over 900 John’s Hopkins All Children’s Patients in Sarasota and Manatee Counties are being told in the middle of treatment, the Hospital is no longer covered by their insurance Contract negotiations between United Healthcare and All Children’s stalled earlier this month, now the hospital is out-of-network for United Healthcare members. 4-year-old McKinley Moore is fighting Leukemia and receives treatment at John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital about once a week. Last Week, sh...
Over 900 John’s Hopkins All Children’s Patients in Sarasota and Manatee Counties are being told in the middle of treatment, the Hospital is no longer covered by their insurance Contract negotiations between United Healthcare and All Children’s stalled earlier this month, now the hospital is out-of-network for United Healthcare members. 4-year-old McKinley Moore is fighting […] The post John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital No Longer In Network At United HealthCare appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A new study suggests a baby aspirin a day will keep breast cancer at bay, but before you reach for the bottle, not all oncologists are on board. After following about 57-thousand women for 7 years, the California Teacher’s Study found baby aspirin reduces the risk of breast cancer, but don’t get excited just yet. Oncologist Steve Mamus is not impressed. He says there are two previous studies that contradict this one. “The Nurse’s Study and also the Health Care Professi...
SARASOTA – A new study suggests a baby aspirin a day will keep breast cancer at bay, but before you reach for the bottle, not all oncologists are on board. After following about 57-thousand women for 7 years, the California Teacher’s Study found baby aspirin reduces the risk of breast cancer, but don’t get excited […] The post Can baby aspirin lower your risk of breast cancer? appeared first on SNN TV.
Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the rates of people dying from Alzheimer’s continue to grow. In the last 15 years, deaths from Alzheimer’s rose 55%, according to the CDC. Clinical Director of the Roskamp Clinic Dr. Andrew Keegan, says many factors could contribute to the drastic increase. “It’s hard to say what the reason of the rise in number, is that because people are more aware of it, so people are actually putting it down on the...
Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the rates of people dying from Alzheimer’s continue to grow. In the last 15 years, deaths from Alzheimer’s rose 55%, according to the CDC. Clinical Director of the Roskamp Clinic Dr. Andrew Keegan, says many factors could contribute to the drastic increase. […] The post Deaths From Alzheimer’s Disease Rising appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Are you a daily diet soda drinker? You may be three times at risk for stroke and dementia. That’s according to a new study from the Boston University School of Medicine. Neurologist Alan Grindal with the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic says that while the study is alarming, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a direct correlation between diet soda and dementia. “People who drink soft drinks with artificial sweeteners may more likely be for example ove...
SARASOTA – Are you a daily diet soda drinker? You may be three times at risk for stroke and dementia. That’s according to a new study from the Boston University School of Medicine. Neurologist Alan Grindal with the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic says that while the study is alarming, it doesn’t necessarily mean […] The post Will diet soda lead to dementia? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The FDA has just cleared an entirely new approach to treating cancer, but one Suncoast oncologist has been successfully using the treatment, off–label with a compassionate care basis, for almost two years. “Without this drug I would not be here,” says Lorayne Walsh. She was diagnosed with carcinoma sarcoma in her kidney on September 17, 2015. Thanks to Keytruda immunotherapy, she’s been cancer free for a year and half. “My treatments have been painless, the staff here ...
SARASOTA – The FDA has just cleared an entirely new approach to treating cancer, but one Suncoast oncologist has been successfully using the treatment, off–label with a compassionate care basis, for almost two years. “Without this drug I would not be here,” says Lorayne Walsh. She was diagnosed with carcinoma sarcoma in her kidney on […] The post FDA approves new cancer drug and it’s already on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
Over $15 Billion dollars in funding to Health and Human Services is being slashed in President Trumps proposed 2018 budget. HIV Prevention, Chronic Disease Prevention, and Environmental Health are just a few of the targeted programs. Florida leads the US in new cases of HIV, and those most in need use government programs to get treatment. “We are seeing about 300 of those individuals that access the Ryan White Care Act for Services,” But the safety net of the Ryan White Ca...
Over $15 Billion dollars in funding to Health and Human Services is being slashed in President Trumps proposed 2018 budget. HIV Prevention, Chronic Disease Prevention, and Environmental Health are just a few of the targeted programs. Florida leads the US in new cases of HIV, and those most in need use government programs to get […] The post Potential Budget Cuts To Health Programs appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s the most common type of inflammatory arthritis and one of the most painful, going after our feet. “Especially the big toe, the middle of the foot, the ankle, sometimes the knee,” says Rheumatologist Theodore Fields. “It’s very intense it gets hot and red, often people can’t even bear the touch of a sheet on the foot.” You may not know it as arthritis. Dr. Fields is talking about gout. Despite a reputation of being caused by drinking too much and eating rich foo...
SARASOTA – It’s the most common type of inflammatory arthritis and one of the most painful, going after our feet. “Especially the big toe, the middle of the foot, the ankle, sometimes the knee,” says Rheumatologist Theodore Fields. “It’s very intense it gets hot and red, often people can’t even bear the touch of a […] The post Doctors trying to do away with misconceptions about gout appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Lumber Spinal Stenosis is a debilitating condition. It develops overtime and it’s something we can’t prevent, but a new, minimally invasive treatment is on the Suncoast. Paul Daniel tried it all. “For about a year and a half getting cortisone shots,” he says. He had lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition when soft tissue between vertebrae is worn down, causing pain in the back and down the legs. Daniel couldn’t walk more than 500 feet without sitting down, until he heard ...
SARASOTA – Lumber Spinal Stenosis is a debilitating condition. It develops overtime and it’s something we can’t prevent, but a new, minimally invasive treatment is on the Suncoast. Paul Daniel tried it all. “For about a year and a half getting cortisone shots,” he says. He had lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition when soft tissue […] The post New treatment for spinal stenosis comes to Sarasota Memorial Hospital appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – You’re loved one is in the hospital, your racing to be by their side, but you find yourself lost and helpless in the halls. With brand new technology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is hoping to prevent that from ever playing out. “You tap the screen, you click on the directory, pick where you need to go, and the map comes up and shows you your path to get you to your destination,” explains Tricia Mazzola, the Director of Marketing at LogicJunction, one of the companies who ...
SARASOTA – You’re loved one is in the hospital, your racing to be by their side, but you find yourself lost and helpless in the halls. With brand new technology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is hoping to prevent that from ever playing out. “You tap the screen, you click on the directory, pick where you need […] The post Innovative technology comes to Sarasota Memorial Hospital appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – More than three million Americans have a potentially fatal disease, and about half of them don’t know they’re living with it. “In the last three and a half years we’ve probably cured over 500,000 Americans who had Hepatitis C,” says Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Liver Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine. That’s the good news, but Dr. Dieterich says Hepatitis C, a liver destroying infection, is on the rise. The CDC reports new case...
SARASOTA – More than three million Americans have a potentially fatal disease, and about half of them don’t know they’re living with it. “In the last three and a half years we’ve probably cured over 500,000 Americans who had Hepatitis C,” says Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Liver Diseases at […] The post Opioid epidemic is to blame for more cases of Hepatitis C appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Genetics control your race, hair, eye color, and even diseases you’re at risk of developing. Now researchers with the Platinum Diversity Study are finding that race and gender play a big role in cardiovascular care. One in four women will die of heart disease, and female minorities are at an even greater risk. In the Platinum Diversity Study, doctors looked at patients of coronary stent procedures across 52 sites nationwide. Just one year after the operation, “What we...
SARASOTA – Genetics control your race, hair, eye color, and even diseases you’re at risk of developing. Now researchers with the Platinum Diversity Study are finding that race and gender play a big role in cardiovascular care. One in four women will die of heart disease, and female minorities are at an even greater risk. […] The post Does race and gender impact your health care? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – You may want to cover up if you’re going outside this summer, experts are predicting a bad season for Lyme disease. The CDC estimates 300,000 cases of Lyme disease each year, and thanks to a mild winter, they expect that number to rise. “What you see in milder winters is less tick and bug die–off,” says Director of Sarasota County Mosquito Management, Matt Smith. You also see less deer and mice die–off, both animals who carry ticks. Scientists anticipate more cases of ...
SARASOTA – You may want to cover up if you’re going outside this summer, experts are predicting a bad season for Lyme disease. The CDC estimates 300,000 cases of Lyme disease each year, and thanks to a mild winter, they expect that number to rise. “What you see in milder winters is less tick and […] The post Prepare for a bad season of Lyme disease appeared first on SNN TV.
An upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, the flu? What exactly is going around the Suncoast? If no medicine is working you might have what one local doctor is calling it the 90-Day- Cough, symptoms come on quick and make people very sick. But it’s not your typical infection. Dr. Joaquin Aristimuno says the cough is lasting weeks and the normal treatments are doing little to make people feel better. “Nothing we have tried so far has helped,” Dr. Aristimuno said. “Whether we try...
An upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, the flu? What exactly is going around the Suncoast? If no medicine is working you might have what one local doctor is calling it the 90-Day- Cough, symptoms come on quick and make people very sick. But it’s not your typical infection. Dr. Joaquin Aristimuno says the cough is lasting […] The post 90 Day Cough Hits The Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
Suncoast Veterans listen up; Roskamp Institute is looking for Veterans of the Gulf War to participate in research that could help improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of Veterans. Over 25 years after the last troops returned from the Gulf War, Veterans are still suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. Roskamp Institute is working to solve some of the mysteries surrounding the illness. Almost 700 thousand troops deployed during the Gulf War, and according to the National Academy o...
Suncoast Veterans listen up; Roskamp Institute is looking for Veterans of the Gulf War to participate in research that could help improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of Veterans. Over 25 years after the last troops returned from the Gulf War, Veterans are still suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. Roskamp Institute is working to […] The post Roskamp Institute Studying Gulf War Illness appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The juicing fad continues to grow, but a Suncoast nutritionist says it’s not all it’s cracked up to be, and too much of it can be harmful. We may think we’re being healthy by grabbing that kale banana smoothie, but Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Bonni London says think again. “When you’re juicing you’re getting rid of at least a bunch of the fiber that’s broken down, we can get some insoluble fiber, so that can definitely lead to an increase in blood sugar,” she expl...
SARASOTA – The juicing fad continues to grow, but a Suncoast nutritionist says it’s not all it’s cracked up to be, and too much of it can be harmful. We may think we’re being healthy by grabbing that kale banana smoothie, but Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Bonni London says think again. “When you’re juicing you’re getting […] The post That juicing fad may not be so healthy appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Is Florida’s medical marijuana industry up in smoke? 72% of voters voted in favor of legalizing Medical Cannabis, but Florida’s legislative session ended without passing any bills to regulate the growing industry. Failing to enact medical marijuana legislation means establishing rules to implement Amendment two, now falls to the Department of Health. “It sounds to me like the can is just being kicked down the road additionally until such time that everyone feels comfo...
SARASOTA- Is Florida’s medical marijuana industry up in smoke? 72% of voters voted in favor of legalizing Medical Cannabis, but Florida’s legislative session ended without passing any bills to regulate the growing industry. Failing to enact medical marijuana legislation means establishing rules to implement Amendment two, now falls to the Department of Health. “It sounds […] The post Lawmakers Fail To Pass Medical Marijuana Legislation appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – We’ve all heard the conflicting weight loss advice. Eat this, don’t eat that, you know the drill. Now a Suncoast psychotherapist is changing the game with a book she co–wrote giving weight loss tips to physicians. Psychotherapist Karen Koenig has a new approach to weight loss, suggesting success lies with the physician as much as the patient, and that it starts with motivational interviewing. “Why has it been hard for you to keep weight off, what would motivate you, what...
SARASOTA – We’ve all heard the conflicting weight loss advice. Eat this, don’t eat that, you know the drill. Now a Suncoast psychotherapist is changing the game with a book she co–wrote giving weight loss tips to physicians. Psychotherapist Karen Koenig has a new approach to weight loss, suggesting success lies with the physician as […] The post Weight loss tips for physicians appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – A diabetes diagnoses means needles, blood sugar, and managing your diet. What if a surgical procedure could stop it all and cure the disease? When we think of gastric bypass we think of surgery to help the overweight lose weight, but it may also be a cutting–edge treatment for diabetes. “Even before you start to lose weight the surgery can actually start to cure, treat your diabetes,” says Bariatric Surgical Coordinator for Venice Regional Bayfront Health, Paige Patman. ...
VENICE – A diabetes diagnoses means needles, blood sugar, and managing your diet. What if a surgical procedure could stop it all and cure the disease? When we think of gastric bypass we think of surgery to help the overweight lose weight, but it may also be a cutting–edge treatment for diabetes. “Even before you […] The post Can weight loss surgery cure diabetes? appeared first on SNN TV.
It’s been called a crisis and an epidemic, and now opioids are officially a statewide public health emergency. “We’re dealing with a situation that is comparable to a major influenza strain coming into a community,” P.J. Brooks said. “Right now, what we’re dealing with here is we’re dealing with overdose deaths that are incomparable to anything we’ve ever experienced before.” According to the Florida Medical Examiners Commission Drug Report, Manatee and Sarasota Counties are Nu...
It’s been called a crisis and an epidemic, and now opioids are officially a statewide public health emergency. “We’re dealing with a situation that is comparable to a major influenza strain coming into a community,” P.J. Brooks said. “Right now, what we’re dealing with here is we’re dealing with overdose deaths that are incomparable to […] The post Opioid Epidemic Now A Florida Public Health Emergency appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – Summer is almost here and many of us will spend our days off at the beach, but while we’re enjoying the sun let’s keep skin cancer away, shall we? One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. It’s up to all of us to look for the signs. “Melanoma is one of the most common forms of skin cancer and it’s definitely the most deadly,” says Board Certified Dermatologist, Kate Ross. Ross says follow the ABCDE’s. Moles should be asymmetrical, have a clean boa...
BRADENTON – Summer is almost here and many of us will spend our days off at the beach, but while we’re enjoying the sun let’s keep skin cancer away, shall we? One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. It’s up to all of us to look for the signs. “Melanoma is […] The post Enjoy the sun, skip the skin cancer! appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Experts are calling it a game changer. A drug designed not to treat HIV, but to protect someone from contracting it. More than 70 million diagnosed since the start of the epidemic. Still no cure for HIV, but with a preventative drug, there’s hope to stop the spread. Truvada, a drug used to treat HIV is now being used as a one a day pill to prevent it. “Whether it’s with a monogamous partner who is HIV positive or they have multiple partners, it is a tool for them to us...
SARASOTA – Experts are calling it a game changer. A drug designed not to treat HIV, but to protect someone from contracting it. More than 70 million diagnosed since the start of the epidemic. Still no cure for HIV, but with a preventative drug, there’s hope to stop the spread. Truvada, a drug used to […] The post HIV prevention drug – experts call it a game changer appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – You can do everything right to have a health happy baby, but sometimes it’s out of your control. Doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital are raising money through a promise walk, for a disorder comes on quick and can cause organ failure and even death for mom and the baby. 300,000 pregnancies are affected. One in four ends in the mother’s death. “Preeclampsia is kind of a fancy word for high blood pressure in pregnancy that progresses past just high blood pressure,” say...
SARASOTA – You can do everything right to have a health happy baby, but sometimes it’s out of your control. Doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital are raising money through a promise walk, for a disorder comes on quick and can cause organ failure and even death for mom and the baby. 300,000 pregnancies are affected. […] The post This disorder affects 300,000 pregnancies – one out of four ends in death appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – 22,000 opioid related deaths in 2015. That’s 62 deaths per day, according to the CDC. But the epidemic may be worse than we thought. Disease detectives now believe deaths from infections are masking opioid deaths, but Dr. Steven Kamm with Sarasota Memorial Hospital believes otherwise. “That’s distracting us from the real issue, which is the deaths from the opioids themselves,” he says. Still, researchers say opioids suppress the immune system, making it harder to fight...
SARASOTA – 22,000 opioid related deaths in 2015. That’s 62 deaths per day, according to the CDC. But the epidemic may be worse than we thought. Disease detectives now believe deaths from infections are masking opioid deaths, but Dr. Steven Kamm with Sarasota Memorial Hospital believes otherwise. “That’s distracting us from the real issue, which […] The post Are deaths from infections masking opioid deaths? appeared first on SNN TV.
When I played Doctor as a kid, it usually involved a plastic stethoscope, a doll, and maybe a Band-Aid. But the lucky kids who went to work with their parents at Doctor’s Hospital, got a chance to play doctor with some of the experts. Tiny hands put on gloves, surgical masks, and hair nets, to help heal the broken bones of one of every child’s best friends… a fluffy teddy bear. “It was really fun,” Claire Steiner said. “And we also got to see the different instruments, and w...
When I played Doctor as a kid, it usually involved a plastic stethoscope, a doll, and maybe a Band-Aid. But the lucky kids who went to work with their parents at Doctor’s Hospital, got a chance to play doctor with some of the experts. Tiny hands put on gloves, surgical masks, and hair nets, to […] The post Kids Learn How to Heal “Patients” On Take Your Kids To Work Day appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – New health store Fitlife Foods comes to Sarasota. If you want to improve your health, eat fresh and work out, right? Not always easy in our busy lives. “I started on this mission to create Fitlife Foods to really get people excited and addicted to the way that they feel, so we can help save time and help people manage their weight in a very busy lifestyle,” says Founder and CEO, David Osterweil. 68 portioned meals make it easy for active Sarasota to eat healthy on the ...
SARASOTA – New health store Fitlife Foods comes to Sarasota. If you want to improve your health, eat fresh and work out, right? Not always easy in our busy lives. “I started on this mission to create Fitlife Foods to really get people excited and addicted to the way that they feel, so we can […] The post Fitlife Foods comes to Sarasota appeared first on SNN TV.
Hepatitis-C is curable, but the youngest patients haven’t been able to benefit from groundbreaking treatment, until now. Hepatitis-C drugs were just approved by the FDA for pediatric use. Plenty of Public Service Announcements tell Baby Boomers to be tested for Hepatitis-C, but parents might not know kids can have it. “I have a 4-year-old son,” Patricia Dore said. “And he falls down and bleeds all the time, so I can understand it. It was a surprise to me, but I could totally...
Hepatitis-C is curable, but the youngest patients haven’t been able to benefit from groundbreaking treatment, until now. Hepatitis-C drugs were just approved by the FDA for pediatric use. Plenty of Public Service Announcements tell Baby Boomers to be tested for Hepatitis-C, but parents might not know kids can have it. “I have a 4-year-old son,” […] The post Hepatitis-C Drugs Approved For Pediatric Use appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Tuesday is national DNA day, but knowing which diseases you’re genetically predisposed to is important every day. So what do you do if you find out you’re at a high risk of developing cancer? You have cancer, words no one wants to hear. What if it’s your mom and your sister, are you next? “About 90% of all cancer is not genetic, only 10% of cancer is actually due to a gene that we inherit from our mom or a dad,” says Nicole Wood, Certified Genetic Counselor at Sarasota...
SARASOTA – Tuesday is national DNA day, but knowing which diseases you’re genetically predisposed to is important every day. So what do you do if you find out you’re at a high risk of developing cancer? You have cancer, words no one wants to hear. What if it’s your mom and your sister, are you […] The post Do you know your risk for developing cancer? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Parents, you may want to read that medicine bottle extra carefully before giving a dose to your child, it may be life threatening. A strong warning about meds with potentially deadly effects on our children: the FDA warns children under 18 shouldn’t take tramadol and children under 12 shouldn’t take codeine, both drugs used to treat pain. Pediatrician Robert Weiss outlines the dangerous side effects. “Respiratory depression, vomiting, lethargy, and cardiac problems th...
SARASOTA – Parents, you may want to read that medicine bottle extra carefully before giving a dose to your child, it may be life threatening. A strong warning about meds with potentially deadly effects on our children: the FDA warns children under 18 shouldn’t take tramadol and children under 12 shouldn’t take codeine, both drugs […] The post Do you know which medications may have deadly side effects on your children? appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON- A tragic accident leaves a loved one brain dead, it’s one of the worst days of your life, but there are still more questions to answer, could their life help save just a few of the over 5,000 patients in Florida waiting for an organ transplant? Blake Medical Center honored the donors, families of donors, and recipients for National Donate Life Day. “I can see colors,” Miguel Carreras said. “I could see people I could see smiles, I smiled, I hadn’t had a smile in a long...
BRADENTON- A tragic accident leaves a loved one brain dead, it’s one of the worst days of your life, but there are still more questions to answer, could their life help save just a few of the over 5,000 patients in Florida waiting for an organ transplant? Blake Medical Center honored the donors, families of […] The post Donors Honored On National Donate Life Day appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Suncoast is growing, and these precious little ones are touching the hearts of everyone in the NICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The Suncoast just got bigger and cuter, 40 little toes and 4 loud cries bigger. Meet the Corcoran quadruplets nicknamed the Quad Squad, born March 28, 2017. “Tears of joy, very happy, and we’re so happy they’re finally here,” says the proud father, Kyle Corcoran. They’re pretty special. This is the fifth set of quadruplets delivered a...
SARASOTA – The Suncoast is growing, and these precious little ones are touching the hearts of everyone in the NICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The Suncoast just got bigger and cuter, 40 little toes and 4 loud cries bigger. Meet the Corcoran quadruplets nicknamed the Quad Squad, born March 28, 2017. “Tears of joy, very […] The post Meet the Quad Squad appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE- What is the solution to the rising heroin epidemic? Arresting more people, expanding access to treatment? What about Marijuana? In 2014, the Journal of the American Medical Association found states with Medical Cannabis laws had an opioid overdose rate almost 25% lower than average. Federal Law blocks most research into medical cannabis, but Dr. Barry Gordon, Medical Director at the Compassionate Cannabis Clinic of Venice says using cannabis to fight addiction has been su...
VENICE- What is the solution to the rising heroin epidemic? Arresting more people, expanding access to treatment? What about Marijuana? In 2014, the Journal of the American Medical Association found states with Medical Cannabis laws had an opioid overdose rate almost 25% lower than average. Federal Law blocks most research into medical cannabis, but Dr. […] The post Treating Addiction With Marijuana? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s national stress awareness month. According to a the American Psychological Association, more than one third of Americans experience chronic work stress. Something a Suncoast doctor says is in our own control. If you think putting in a few extra hours at the office will get you that bonus or job security, think again. Clinical Psychologist Eddy Regnier says it’s actually working against you. “Some people work around the clock and never take a break and think that’s...
SARASOTA – It’s national stress awareness month. According to a the American Psychological Association, more than one third of Americans experience chronic work stress. Something a Suncoast doctor says is in our own control. If you think putting in a few extra hours at the office will get you that bonus or job security, think […] The post National Stress Awareness Month – are you overworking your body? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Smoking kills, but that knowledge isn’t always enough to get someone to quit. Sarasota County’s adult smoking rate is at a record low of 13%, the third lowest rate in the state of Florida. And getting a rate that low takes more than just scare tactics. “It’s is a very, very difficult thing to do,” Tobacco Program Manager for the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County Hillary Woodcum said. “So, that’s something we always have sympathy for people who are smokers...
SARASOTA – Smoking kills, but that knowledge isn’t always enough to get someone to quit. Sarasota County’s adult smoking rate is at a record low of 13%, the third lowest rate in the state of Florida. And getting a rate that low takes more than just scare tactics. “It’s is a very, very difficult thing […] The post Smoking rates at record low in Sarasota County appeared first on SNN TV.
A heart attack or a stroke leaves you unable to make decisions, cancer is progressing rapidly, do your loved ones know what to do next? Planning for end of life care might not be something you want to do, but experts say it’s necessary to prevent stress and ensure your wishes are heard. Planning for the end of your life could seem depressing, but Action Team Leader for Compassion and Choices Sarasota Winnie Downes says it’s empowering. “We live in a world now where we have opin...
A heart attack or a stroke leaves you unable to make decisions, cancer is progressing rapidly, do your loved ones know what to do next? Planning for end of life care might not be something you want to do, but experts say it’s necessary to prevent stress and ensure your wishes are heard. Planning for […] The post Planning For End Of Life Care Could Reduce Stress appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Calling all baby boomers. Doctors say you’re especially at risk for a disease that many times, comes without symptoms. Approximately 3.5 million people are infected, 75 percent are baby boomers. We’re talking about hepatitis C. “That’s first because we didn’t know about the virus in early years, in early decades, and unfortunately many people in that age category did things in their youth that might have led to get infected,” says Dr. Stephen Nicholas, Chief Medical Di...
SARASOTA – Calling all baby boomers. Doctors say you’re especially at risk for a disease that many times, comes without symptoms. Approximately 3.5 million people are infected, 75 percent are baby boomers. We’re talking about hepatitis C. “That’s first because we didn’t know about the virus in early years, in early decades, and unfortunately many […] The post Baby Boomers! You’re especially at risk for this disease appeared first on SNN TV.
When a Dementia patient is not following directions, pacing, or shutting down while performing an everyday task. It could stress out family members or caregivers that have a busy day ahead. But a Virtual Tour can help those caregivers learn just what it’s like walking in a patient’s shoes. Gloves impair motor skills, glasses make it impossible to see, and headphones blast loud noises. Participants are then led to a room, given 6 simple tasks and 5 minutes to do it. Most have tr...
When a Dementia patient is not following directions, pacing, or shutting down while performing an everyday task. It could stress out family members or caregivers that have a busy day ahead. But a Virtual Tour can help those caregivers learn just what it’s like walking in a patient’s shoes. Gloves impair motor skills, glasses make […] The post Virtual Tour Provides Insights For Dementia Caregivers appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – If you don’t have a primary care physician or the best insurance, you may come across this dilemma: when should you go to urgent care verses the ER? Long wait times and a room full of germs. That’s likely what you’ll find when you visit urgent care or the ER. Is one better than the other? Not necessarily, but Dr. Diana Krblich with a Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Urgent Care facility says urgent care is usually quicker. “I think you have less of a wait time, mos...
SARASOTA – If you don’t have a primary care physician or the best insurance, you may come across this dilemma: when should you go to urgent care verses the ER? Long wait times and a room full of germs. That’s likely what you’ll find when you visit urgent care or the ER. Is one better […] The post Urgent care or the ER? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – According to the World Health Organization, the leading risk factor for global disease burden is high blood pressure, but the key to maintaining a healthy heart is about more than just salt. Familiar with the phrase high blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer? We all know salt plays a role, but potassium is just as vital. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology finds maintaining healthy blood pressure comes down to your sodium–potassium ratio...
SARASOTA – According to the World Health Organization, the leading risk factor for global disease burden is high blood pressure, but the key to maintaining a healthy heart is about more than just salt. Familiar with the phrase high blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer? We all know salt plays a role, but […] The post Want a healthy heart? Potassium is just as vital as salt appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY – How far would you go to buy a product developed right here on the Suncoast? Arizona, Puerto Rico? That’s the case for one Sarasota Company. Alt-Med produces the MüV line of medical cannabis products, and now that Amendment 2 has passed the company is working to ensure their products are available in Florida, but it may not be that easy. Alt Med developed metered Dose Inhalers and Transdermal patches with Florida patients in mind, but right now it’s not Florida P...
SARASOTA COUNTY – How far would you go to buy a product developed right here on the Suncoast? Arizona, Puerto Rico? That’s the case for one Sarasota Company. Alt-Med produces the MüV line of medical cannabis products, and now that Amendment 2 has passed the company is working to ensure their products are available in […] The post AltMed Hoping Their Products Will Soon Be Offered In Florida appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s esophageal cancer awareness month and if you have frequent heartburn, you’re at risk for a condition that can double your chance of developing cancer. Doctor Blair A. Jobe is one of the nation’s leading specialists treating esophageal cancer and the Director of Esophageal and Lung Institute Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh. He says heartburn is linked to a disease called Barrett’s Esophagus. “What Barrett’s is, is if you’re dumping acid onto the esophagus it...
SARASOTA – It’s esophageal cancer awareness month and if you have frequent heartburn, you’re at risk for a condition that can double your chance of developing cancer. Doctor Blair A. Jobe is one of the nation’s leading specialists treating esophageal cancer and the Director of Esophageal and Lung Institute Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh. He […] The post Frequent heartburn? You may be at risk for esophageal cancer appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Promising research published in Chest Journal finds that treating sepsis with vitamin C could be an effective solution, but some doctors are arguing that it’s just one study. So what should we make of this? Internal medicine physician Kinga Porter says it’s a great idea, but it’s just one study. “That’s been shown to actually improve the chance of surviving sepsis,” she says. “It’s been shown decreasing the amount of time on antibiotics and the amount of time on me...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Promising research published in Chest Journal finds that treating sepsis with vitamin C could be an effective solution, but some doctors are arguing that it’s just one study. So what should we make of this? Internal medicine physician Kinga Porter says it’s a great idea, but it’s just one study. “That’s been […] The post Will vitamin C be the new treatment for sepsis? appeared first on SNN TV.
Just as the rates of overdose deaths are staggering, so are the rates of those seeking medical help. Emergency Rooms and treatment centers have been seeing more and more people seeking help from overdoses and addiction. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is dealing with a dramatic rise in overdoses from injectable narcotics. “Myself, in an 8 hour shift, I’ve had as many as 3 people from the same type of opiate overdose.” Emegency Physician Dr. Brian Garby says treatment needs to ha...
Just as the rates of overdose deaths are staggering, so are the rates of those seeking medical help. Emergency Rooms and treatment centers have been seeing more and more people seeking help from overdoses and addiction. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is dealing with a dramatic rise in overdoses from injectable narcotics. “Myself, in an 8 hour […] The post Rising Drug Overdoses Leading To More Needing Treatment appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota leads the way in many categories, but this isn’t one to be proud of. Sarasota County had the third highest percentage of babies born with NAS in the state in 2015, Manatee County was the fourth. A clinic funded by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Sarasota is working to change that. Today Kinsley looks like your typical happy toddler, but for Kinsley and her family, it’s been a long road to typical. “She had a lot of tremors when we first brought her h...
SARASOTA – Sarasota leads the way in many categories, but this isn’t one to be proud of. Sarasota County had the third highest percentage of babies born with NAS in the state in 2015, Manatee County was the fourth. A clinic funded by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Sarasota is working to change that. […] The post Babies born with drug withdrawal appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Having laugh lines means a life filled with joy and good memories, but do we really need the wrinkles to prove it? SkinSmart Dermatology is bringing a new treatment to the Suncoast: the next-generation facial fillers. Dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan has been using facial fillers for 12 years, but these are different. “February of this year, Restylane Refyne and Restylan Defyne were FDA approved,” says Callahan. “What makes them different from all the other fillers o...
SARASOTA – Having laugh lines means a life filled with joy and good memories, but do we really need the wrinkles to prove it? SkinSmart Dermatology is bringing a new treatment to the Suncoast: the next-generation facial fillers. Dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan has been using facial fillers for 12 years, but these are different. “February of […] The post Next-generation facial fillers come to the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
When a doctor suspects liver disease, the only option used to be an invasive biopsy, but those who hate needles are in luck. New technology can check for liver damage with a non-invasive Fibroscan machine. The first portable Fibroscan Machine in the state of Florida is right here on the Suncoast at Community AIDS Network (CAN). A little wet, cold, and a bit of pressure is all patients feel with the new Fibroscan machine. “You don’t have to use a needle,” Dr. Tanya Schreibman ...
When a doctor suspects liver disease, the only option used to be an invasive biopsy, but those who hate needles are in luck. New technology can check for liver damage with a non-invasive Fibroscan machine. The first portable Fibroscan Machine in the state of Florida is right here on the Suncoast at Community AIDS Network […] The post Testing For Liver Damage Without a Biopsy appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The gift of hearing is one not all of us are born with, or can afford. A Suncoast non–profit is working to restore hearing potential in our community and a week from Thursday marks their biggest fundraising event of the year. “In Sarasota County we have over 11,000 people that have hearing loss and they’re living in poverty,” says Eileen Olson, Director of Operations for HearCare Connection. With their second annual Wine&Stein fundraiser, Olson says HearCare Connection...
SARASOTA – The gift of hearing is one not all of us are born with, or can afford. A Suncoast non–profit is working to restore hearing potential in our community and a week from Thursday marks their biggest fundraising event of the year. “In Sarasota County we have over 11,000 people that have hearing loss […] The post Wine&Stein Fundraiser helping to give the gift of hearing appeared first on SNN TV.
Back Pain is the second most common reason people visit the doctor’s office, according to the American Chiropractic Association, and for most chronic pain the only options are therapy, surgery, or medication. But one Suncoast Doctor is working on a spinal cord study, for a new device that may help alleviate pain without medication. Just a few months ago, Roger Daughtrey was in so much pain he was almost completely disabled. “I like to do a lot of outdoor, recreation type thi...
Back Pain is the second most common reason people visit the doctor’s office, according to the American Chiropractic Association, and for most chronic pain the only options are therapy, surgery, or medication. But one Suncoast Doctor is working on a spinal cord study, for a new device that may help alleviate pain without medication. Just […] The post New Technology Helping To Reduce Pain In Spinal Cord Study appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – You go on vacation, explore another country or even the other side of the U.S. but when you come back to work, instead of feeling well rested, you’re hit with a wall of jet lag. No matter where you fly, beating jet lag is a tough task. Sarasota sleep specialist Dr. Matthew Edlund says it all comes down to your internal clock. “Let’s say you fly from Tampa to Rome, what you’re basically doing is you’re taking a 24 hour day and now it’s a 19 hour day and your body doesn’...
SARASOTA – You go on vacation, explore another country or even the other side of the U.S. but when you come back to work, instead of feeling well rested, you’re hit with a wall of jet lag. No matter where you fly, beating jet lag is a tough task. Sarasota sleep specialist Dr. Matthew Edlund […] The post Want to get the most of your vacation without the jet lag? appeared first on SNN TV.
Your doctor can tell you it’s important to have a colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer, so can family or friends, or even news stories, but you still may be putting it off. In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Manatee Memorial is trying a new way to make sure people are both engaged and informed. Sure, Pamphlets can tell you about different types of Colon Cancer, and pins may help raise awareness. But they might not catch your attention like a Giant Colon. “Cause...
Your doctor can tell you it’s important to have a colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer, so can family or friends, or even news stories, but you still may be putting it off. In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Manatee Memorial is trying a new way to make sure people are both engaged and informed. […] The post Take A Walk Through A Colon, And Learn About Colorectal Cancer appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – What if there was a way to figure out which form chemotherapy would successfully treat your cancer before trying? Well there is, but many physicians and insurance companies are resistant to trying it. Lisa Vince was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2015. A death sentence. But Sarasota Oncologist Steve Mamus gave her a second chance with a new treatment: GPS cancer. “The GPS test is a simple test which can predict whether a patient will respond to a particular t...
SARASOTA – What if there was a way to figure out which form chemotherapy would successfully treat your cancer before trying? Well there is, but many physicians and insurance companies are resistant to trying it. Lisa Vince was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2015. A death sentence. But Sarasota Oncologist Steve Mamus gave […] The post Breakthrough cancer treatment comes with many obstacles appeared first on SNN TV.
Yoga provides stress Management, body toning, and routine making it a good workout for anyone, but those benefits are critical for those battling and recovering from cancer. A new partnership with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare systems and Jewish Family and Children’s services will expand free wellness services like yoga to those affected by cancer. Peggy Dessaint is a breast cancer survivor, and regularly attends specialized therapeutic yoga classes. “The stretching, the strengt...
Yoga provides stress Management, body toning, and routine making it a good workout for anyone, but those benefits are critical for those battling and recovering from cancer. A new partnership with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare systems and Jewish Family and Children’s services will expand free wellness services like yoga to those affected by cancer. Peggy Dessaint […] The post Therapeutic Classes For Those Affected By Cancer appeared first on SNN TV.
“Put your best Fork Forward” That’s what the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are asking people to do this March for National Nutrition Month. When it comes to eating healthier, Registered Dietician Bonni London says the best place to start is the start of your day, by staying away from high-carb foods like muffins and cereal for breakfast. “Add protein,” London said. “Like maybe some fantastic omelets and eggs would be great to help them feel better, and also what they show ...
“Put your best Fork Forward” That’s what the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are asking people to do this March for National Nutrition Month. When it comes to eating healthier, Registered Dietician Bonni London says the best place to start is the start of your day, by staying away from high-carb foods like muffins and […] The post Put Your Best Fork Forward This March appeared first on SNN TV.
Patients look to their primary care doctors for disease prevention, medical testing, and management of chronic diseases, but when you call for an appointment it could be weeks before you’re able to see a doctor. That’s because of primary care shortage, it’s a problem Nationwide and here in Sarasota. But Sarasota Memorial Hospital is hoping a new residency program can help put more doctors to work in the area and keep them here. Graduating Medical Students were hoping the luck of ...
Patients look to their primary care doctors for disease prevention, medical testing, and management of chronic diseases, but when you call for an appointment it could be weeks before you’re able to see a doctor. That’s because of primary care shortage, it’s a problem Nationwide and here in Sarasota. But Sarasota Memorial Hospital is hoping […] The post Sarasota Memorial Hospital Looking To Improve Doctor Shortage appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – We count on doctors and surgeons to get our loved ones back on their feet and healthy again, but one Suncoast snow bird says we have an important job too. Here’s the scenario: your loved one is in and out of hospitals for nearly 24 years. “At one point in one of my illnesses I had, I believe 23 different doctors and specialists and unfortunately doctors don’t like to communicate with one another,” says Bob Friedman. What to do? If you’re Bob’s wife, Bonnie Friedman, ...
BRADENTON – We count on doctors and surgeons to get our loved ones back on their feet and healthy again, but one Suncoast snow bird says we have an important job too. Here’s the scenario: your loved one is in and out of hospitals for nearly 24 years. “At one point in one of my […] The post Hospital Warrior, the book on how to advocate for your loved one appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – You walk out of the nail salon polished and pretty with a fresh new color to show off, but it comes at a cost. We’re not talking about your wallet; we’re talking about your health. Who knew manicures could be hazardous to your health? Michele Schlossberg and her husband Mark opened Paint Nail Bar in Downtown Sarasota two years ago, when they saw a need for safe and affordable nail care. “Prior to opening Paint my nails, my mother’s nails, and every other woman that I k...
SARASOTA – You walk out of the nail salon polished and pretty with a fresh new color to show off, but it comes at a cost. We’re not talking about your wallet; we’re talking about your health. Who knew manicures could be hazardous to your health? Michele Schlossberg and her husband Mark opened Paint Nail […] The post Who knew manicures could be hazardous to your health? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s safe to say no one really wants to have surgery or deal with the recovery that comes with it, but platelet rich plasma therapy may help avoid that. Jason Richards is very active and has the arthritis to prove it, but when the pain got in the way of his sleep and daily routine, Dr. Daniel Kassicieh recommended PRP. “Platelet rich plasma therapy is a natural way to get healing of a torn meniscus or a torn rotator cuff,” says Kassicieh. By injecting two ounces of the...
SARASOTA – It’s safe to say no one really wants to have surgery or deal with the recovery that comes with it, but platelet rich plasma therapy may help avoid that. Jason Richards is very active and has the arthritis to prove it, but when the pain got in the way of his sleep and […] The post Platelet rich plasma therapy – the alternative to surgery appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Finding a dentist is hard enough as it is, but what about finding a dentist when you’re HIV positive? When Debbie Sergi–Laws was diagnosed with HIV, her main concerns were things like treatment and how long she had to live, but finding a dentist never crossed her mind. “I had an appointment for a routine cleaning and it was cancelled 5 times,” says Sergi-Laws. “I got a call from the dentist himself who said he refused to see me in his office and treat me because of my ...
SARASOTA – Finding a dentist is hard enough as it is, but what about finding a dentist when you’re HIV positive? When Debbie Sergi–Laws was diagnosed with HIV, her main concerns were things like treatment and how long she had to live, but finding a dentist never crossed her mind. “I had an appointment for […] The post Finding a dentist with this diagnosis is no easy task appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Alarming news from the American Cancer Society. A study finds rates of colon and rectal cancer are rising in people in their 40’s, 30’s, and even 20’s! Colon cancer is something we don’t have to worry about until we’re 50 right? Wrong. A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds people born in the 1990’s have double the risk of colon cancer and 4 times the risk of rectal cancer than those born around 1950. What the study doesn’t find is why. “People...
SARASOTA – Alarming news from the American Cancer Society. A study finds rates of colon and rectal cancer are rising in people in their 40’s, 30’s, and even 20’s! Colon cancer is something we don’t have to worry about until we’re 50 right? Wrong. A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds […] The post Colon cancer on the rise in a younger population! appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Doctors are calling it a major breakthrough in the battle against cancer. It’s a treatment designed to target and defeat each patient’s cancer. For Lisa Vince it was a death sentence. Diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2015, “I knew that getting the diagnosis that I had gotten was basically hopeless, that there was really nothing that could be done for me,” she says. But Suncoast Oncologist Steve Mamus is not a man who gives up. Rather, he offered hope with a ne...
SARASOTA – Doctors are calling it a major breakthrough in the battle against cancer. It’s a treatment designed to target and defeat each patient’s cancer. For Lisa Vince it was a death sentence. Diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2015, “I knew that getting the diagnosis that I had gotten was basically hopeless, that […] The post Breakthrough cancer treatment targets each patient’s unique tumor appeared first on SNN TV.
Florida Law makes it a misdemeanor or even a felony to knowingly have an HIV or another STD and have sex with another person without first disclosing your status. Bills currently pending in in a Florida Legislature subcommittee may update some of the language in the laws currently on the books. But according to some on the Suncoast these changes may not be the best way to help reduce the risk of spreading HIV and other STDs. Valerie Wojciechowicz has been living with HIV for o...
Florida Law makes it a misdemeanor or even a felony to knowingly have an HIV or another STD and have sex with another person without first disclosing your status. Bills currently pending in in a Florida Legislature subcommittee may update some of the language in the laws currently on the books. But according to some […] The post Do Reporting Laws Stop the Spread of HIV? appeared first on SNN TV.
Turning Points One Stop Clinic for homeless and low-income patients in Manatee County is now providing free Hepatitis C testing for qualified patients. With the help of Grants from the state and the Community Coalition for the Homeless in Manatee County, Turning Points clinic is helping cure patients living with Hepatitis C through free testing and treatments. Homeless living in Manatee County frequently have more than one risk fact for Hepatitis C, like drug use, having a tattoo...
Turning Points One Stop Clinic for homeless and low-income patients in Manatee County is now providing free Hepatitis C testing for qualified patients. With the help of Grants from the state and the Community Coalition for the Homeless in Manatee County, Turning Points clinic is helping cure patients living with Hepatitis C through free testing […] The post Free Treatment For Hepatitis C At Turning Points appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Here’s some trivia for that post–workout conversation in the locker room. Back in the 1800’s the tread wheel was used on British prisoners as a form of punishment, which may explain why the modern day treadmill shares a similar feeling of torture. What started out as the harshest form of punishment, just short of death, has become an intricate part of daily workouts. Some might say it’s the torture we pay for. “I definitely agree,” says Orangetheory Fitness Head Coach,...
SARASOTA – Here’s some trivia for that post–workout conversation in the locker room. Back in the 1800’s the tread wheel was used on British prisoners as a form of punishment, which may explain why the modern day treadmill shares a similar feeling of torture. What started out as the harshest form of punishment, just short […] The post If the treadmill feels like torture, there’s a good reason why appeared first on SNN TV.
Signups for the open enrollment of the Affordable Care Act ended on January 31st, and more than 15,000 more people in the Sarasota-Tampa Bay Area enrolled this year compared to last year. Since the Affordable Care Act was implemented in 2013, Sarasota County has seen a 10% reduction in the uninsured. President Donald Trump has promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and that has patients and doctors on the Suncoast wondering what that means for those currently in...
Signups for the open enrollment of the Affordable Care Act ended on January 31st, and more than 15,000 more people in the Sarasota-Tampa Bay Area enrolled this year compared to last year. Since the Affordable Care Act was implemented in 2013, Sarasota County has seen a 10% reduction in the uninsured. President Donald Trump has […] The post Affordable Care Act Enrollment Increases On The Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Millions tuned in for the biggest football game of the season Sunday. On Monday, one team is celebrating, while many Americans are feeling the Monday Blues, or could it be the ‘Post–Super Bowl Depression?’ “Of course,” laughs Sarasota Psychologist Eddy Regnier. He calls the Super Bowl the American spirit of competition. “People have very strong emotions, they identify with their teams immensely,” says Regnier. With a team loss comes anger, frustration, despair, a...
SARASOTA – Millions tuned in for the biggest football game of the season Sunday. On Monday, one team is celebrating, while many Americans are feeling the Monday Blues, or could it be the ‘Post–Super Bowl Depression?’ “Of course,” laughs Sarasota Psychologist Eddy Regnier. He calls the Super Bowl the American spirit of competition. “People have […] The post Monday Blues or Post-Super Bowl Depression? appeared first on SNN TV.
February 3rd is National Wear Red Day for women to raise awareness for women’s heart disease. Today in “It’s Your Health,” Sarasota’s early cardiovascular disease prevention conference to discuss the need for early detection of heart disease risk. Every 34 seconds someone has a heart attack, and every minute someone dies from heart disease. According to the Cardiovascular Center of Sarasota heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Dr. Mafouz El Shahawy, program d...
February 3rd is National Wear Red Day for women to raise awareness for women’s heart disease. Today in “It’s Your Health,” Sarasota’s early cardiovascular disease prevention conference to discuss the need for early detection of heart disease risk. Every 34 seconds someone has a heart attack, and every minute someone dies from heart disease. According […] The post Early Detection Is Key In Heart Disease Prevention appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Hip replacement surgery is a big deal to begin with, but it’s even more challenging when the patient is awake. A Sarasota patient chose to have the procedure at Sarasota Memorial Hospital with just an epidural because she doesn’t react well with general anesthesia. “Mom tends to come up with a lot of hair brained plans sometimes,” says Matt McHugh, the patient’s son. Including hip replacement surgery while she’s wide awake, with only an epidural. Jeffery Swartz, the...
SARASOTA – Hip replacement surgery is a big deal to begin with, but it’s even more challenging when the patient is awake. A Sarasota patient chose to have the procedure at Sarasota Memorial Hospital with just an epidural because she doesn’t react well with general anesthesia. “Mom tends to come up with a lot of […] The post Would you have hip replacement surgery while you’re awake on the table? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A Suncoast man lost more than 100 pounds and reversed sleep apnea on his own. Now, he hopes to inspire and help others make healthy changes to their lifestyle. “I lost 105 pounds and reversed sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and advanced gum disease,” says Michael Tamez. His journey started 15 years ago. Now, as a holistic health advocate, he’s sharing his weight loss story hoping to inspire others to start theirs. “Around New Year’s 2001, I was getting winded walk...
SARASOTA – A Suncoast man lost more than 100 pounds and reversed sleep apnea on his own. Now, he hopes to inspire and help others make healthy changes to their lifestyle. “I lost 105 pounds and reversed sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and advanced gum disease,” says Michael Tamez. His journey started 15 years ago. […] The post Man loses 100 pounds, inspires others to take back their health appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first of Florida hospitals to offer this procedure. It’s a less invasive treatment for high risk patients with plaque buildup in their carotid arteries. TransCarotid Artery Revascularization. A big word for less invasive surgery. “For many years the standard of surgery for people that have a bad blockage, is to open up the neck, clean out the blockage, sew the artery back together again,” says Sarasota Memorial Hospital Vascular ...
SARASOTA – Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first of Florida hospitals to offer this procedure. It’s a less invasive treatment for high risk patients with plaque buildup in their carotid arteries. TransCarotid Artery Revascularization. A big word for less invasive surgery. “For many years the standard of surgery for people that have a bad […] The post Revolutionary procedure for deadly blocked carotid arteries appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – You’ve heard of probiotics, but have you heard of prebiotics? A Suncoast dietitian says they help keep your stomach and your overall health happy. Bacteria is generally not a good thing. Not unless we’re talking about our gut. With the help of probiotics and prebiotics, Suncoast Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Bonni London says we can control which bacteria our body makes. “Probiotics again is the beneficial bacteria in our gut, and the prebiotics are the undigested ...
SARASOTA – You’ve heard of probiotics, but have you heard of prebiotics? A Suncoast dietitian says they help keep your stomach and your overall health happy. Bacteria is generally not a good thing. Not unless we’re talking about our gut. With the help of probiotics and prebiotics, Suncoast Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Bonni London says we […] The post What are prebiotics? appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Amendment Two took effect January 3rd, allowing the use for medical marijuana to treat certain medical conditions, but physicians are finding it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds. Doctor Christopher Newcomb is an M.D. on the Suncoast, and one of a handful of doctors certified by the state of Florida to prescribe medical marijuana. He says it’s been a long road filled with restrictions. “There’s two essentially indications for medical marijuana. The first is low T...
SARASOTA – Amendment Two took effect January 3rd, allowing the use for medical marijuana to treat certain medical conditions, but physicians are finding it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds. Doctor Christopher Newcomb is an M.D. on the Suncoast, and one of a handful of doctors certified by the state of Florida to prescribe […] The post Medical marijuana treatment delays appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It’s a trend becoming more and more popular: permanent makeup. A new salon in Sarasota is offering complimentary and special priced procedures to help women who have lost their hair to chemotherapy. Liz Goodman and Gilda Hilton opened Dermagraffix on January 13th. “Dermagraffix is a permanent makeup salon,” says Goodman. But it’s more than just that. Permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, and starting in February, areola reconstruction. “For women who have had breast reco...
SARASOTA – It’s a trend becoming more and more popular: permanent makeup. A new salon in Sarasota is offering complimentary and special priced procedures to help women who have lost their hair to chemotherapy. Liz Goodman and Gilda Hilton opened Dermagraffix on January 13th. “Dermagraffix is a permanent makeup salon,” says Goodman. But it’s more […] The post Dermagraffix permanent makeup and areola reconstruction appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – It acts like the flu, but left untreated it can linger on and cause problems with your heart and your brain. According to the CDC 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme Disease, the tick-borne illness, each year. 56% of patients test negative. Dr. Michael Dunn is an M.D. with the Comprehensive Care Center in Sarasota. He says the diagnosis is not clear–cut. “Typically the symptoms that are there are kind of vague, and unless you’re particularly looking for that, it’s n...
SARASOTA – It acts like the flu, but left untreated it can linger on and cause problems with your heart and your brain. According to the CDC 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme Disease, the tick-borne illness, each year. 56% of patients test negative. Dr. Michael Dunn is an M.D. with the Comprehensive Care Center […] The post 300,000 are diagnosed each year – 56% test negative appeared first on SNN TV.
