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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomed a new obstetrics and gynecology physician to the health system’s First Physicians Group (FPG) network this month. (more…)

These symptoms experienced by women make it less likely they’ll get immediate medical care. (more…)

Here’s how your race or ethnicity may increase your risk for these diseases. (more…)

Now is the time to use those vacation days that have been accumulating all year. (more…)

By FPG Pediatrician Deirdra Myers, MD

Viral respiratory infections are on the rise across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). And in our own community, we’ve seen an uptick in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at our First Physicians Group (FPG) practices. (more…)

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has reached a new, 3-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield/Florida Blue (BCBS). (more…)

If your mental health has taken a hit during the pandemic, these tips can help. (more…)

Take this quiz to find out what daily habits improve the quality of your sleep.

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These small lifestyle changes can help keep your heart healthy. (more…)

With summer on the way, it’s a great time for kids to get outdoors and get active. FPG Pediatrician Dr. Deirdra Myers has some advice for keeping kids safe in the sun: (more…)

All talk may be about COVID-19 vaccines now, but you need to get these other vaccines, too. (more…)

Here are 5 ways to communicate and connect with someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s. (more…)

Cleaning hands and surfaces reduces exposure to germs, but here’s why you need to be careful. (more…)

There are many reasons you may feel more tired than usual. Here are some to consider. (more…)

Ear infections, while not as common in adults as in children, can lead to various problems when left without proper medical care. Know the signs and symptoms of the various common ear infections. (more…)

If you were vaccinated for COVID-19 in Florida and your vaccination card is lost or damaged, here’s how to request a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record: (more…)

Separate fact from fiction with these answers to common COVID-19 vaccination questions. (more…)

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomed the ear, nose and throat specialists of the Silverstein Institute into its First Physician Group (FPG) network today, bringing the institute and all 4 of its locations under the FPG umbrella and within the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, effective March 15, 2021. (more…)

Sinus infections may be caused by a cold, the flu or allergies, but they can also be triggered by bacteria, including streptococcus pneumonia or staphylococcus aureus. Sometimes it can be difficult for patients to determine if they have a cold or a sinus infection because they share similar symptoms. (more…)