Sarasota Memorial Healthcasts

Unfortunately, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer. The traditional categories of lung cancer were small and non-small cell cancers. But advancements in science and research have redefined treatment - and potentially - cure it.

SMH Orthopedics Program Coordinator Lisa Kennedy answers some of the most common questions for before, during and after surgery.

The teen volunteer program has been a great success - and it allows teens with an early interest in the healthcare field. They bring excitement and thirst for knowledge to the whole hospital. Also, one of the most popular groups of volunteers is Pet Therapy! They visit many units and bring joy and unconditional love to so many patients & visitors!

From the first face-to-face meeting to the final orientation, becoming a volunteer at SMH requires a commitment of time, dedication... and empathy! The new volunteer will shadow a veteran to become more comfortable with directions in the hospital - and everything else will come with experience.

Volunteers make a big difference in our visitor's & patient's lives. Their dedication, caring and talents are on display every day. Listen and meet one of our awesome volunteers!

Delivering gifts, helping people feel more comfortable, handing out free coffee, helping people get to a destination... just a few of the tasks the volunteers perform. They are often the first friendly face people see when they arrive on campus. Listen how you can volunteer too!

In our on-going "Ask an Expert" series, we spoke with Sarasota Memorial's Director of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr. Jonathan Hoffberger about minimally invasive surgery.

When someone is going through inpatient rehab - or anyone who needs support - the Mobility Support Group can visit with a wheelchair user to help them get accustomed to a new life situation. They can also help educate caregivers and family members and providing them with essential resources. Listen to find out how to contact John Berkey.

Whether it's getting out on the links, the baseball diamond or even the tennis courts... there are there are multiple options for participating while being in a wheelchair. Listen in and find out how adaptive sports are popping up everywhere!

We live in a golfer's dreamland. Just because a person is in a wheelchair, that doesn't mean that playing golf is not possible. Listen to find out about how technology and community support has made golf accessible.

John Berkey is a co-founder of a local support group that helps those people using wheelchairs lead a fuller more robust life. Whether it's a physical, emotional or financial hurdle, John and the group can help find solutions.

It's gift-giving season, and some of those electronics use button batteries - the little coin-sized batteries. Button battery ingestion is on the rise and can lead to serious complications and even death. Listen to learn what to do if a child swallows one.

Difficult times makes the good times more enjoyable. Whether it's depression, stress, anxiety or a combination of each - you can find help. There are healthy amounts of each in everyone's life, but if it becomes too much, do not deny it's impact.

In most cases, the "blues" are triggered by situations like stress, conflict or unmet expectations which can make someone feel down. However, depression is present when the the situations are absent and someone feels down. Learn more about the differences and solutions to both.

There are many ways to help reduce stress during the holidays - including delegation, changing expectations and making time for yourself. Listen in to find out where these stresses come from and a few more tips.

Visiting & celebrating is on the menu for many people at this time of year - but what if you aren't in the spirit of he holidays? Maybe you are feeling blue - or depressed? Listen in.

Learn what to look for in inpatient stroke rehab, what can be expected & what the latest advancements in stroke rehab are in this recorded "Ask An Expert" Q&A.

Red Tide is a big topic right now, especially in Southwest Florida. But what exactly are red tide's health effects? Should we skip the beach during red-tide blooms? SMH Pulmonary Disease specialist Dr. Kirk Voelker explains.

In a nutshell, a healthy lifestyle. But in reality, they all add into the formula. Eating well, which provides nutrients for bone health; regular exercise to reduce the weight stress on the joints; and not smoking (yes - that affects your bones!). Listen & learn more.

Indirect Posterior Spinal Decompression, a new procedure performed by Sarasota Memorial's Dr. Eugene Pereira, may help you. Once a detailed discussion & review of your specific situation is done, you may be a candidate. One of the benefits? It's covered by Medicare. Listen for more benefits.