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ta bl e of c on t ent s 6 8 depar tmen ts 4 HEALTH BEAT The rise of interactive devices and apps in health and fitness; learning more about hereditary cancer risks; a new way to test for peripheral arterial disease; online connections for those with medical conditions and their caregivers; getting a good night’s sleep. 16 PLANNED GIVING The Professional Advisor Network learns how important updated documents can be, and gets a peek at Sarasota Memorial’s online medical library offerings. 20 NUTRITION Learn which nutritional supplements work, which don’t—and which could be downright dangerous. 23 NEWS AND EVENTS Author, actress and activist Carrie Fisher discusses bipolar disorder; Key to the Cure 2013; annual Women & Medicine Luncheon; upcoming programs at HealthSquare. 6 8 10 11 12 14 15 23 Features RESEARCH AND MEDICINE Clinical research at Sarasota Memorial helps physicians advance knowledge in healthcare without commercial bias. ENVISIONING THE FUTURE Sarasota Memorial unveils donor recognition wall in Courtyard Tower lobby. THE HEALTHIER HEALTH CLUB HealthFit complex combines fitness and wellness in one facility. PARKS AND RECOGNITION Employee Partners In Caring campaign celebrates 10th anniversary by dedicating a park in the new Courtyard Tower complex. HATS OFF TO EDITH BARR DUNN! This indomitable businesswoman’s trademark Stetsons and legendary legs don’t distract from her generous spirit. A LEGACY OF LEARNING Annual luncheon thanks donors and shows the important results of gifts such as theirs. THE BEST FOR BREAST CARE Sarasota Memorial is designated a “Gold Standard” Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. 17 18 EMAIL ARTICLES TO A FRIEND! Go to smh.com/envisiononline and click the issue. When you find the right article, just click the envelope icon. It’s free! SURVIVING LONGER, LIVING STRONGER A comprehensive care clinic has been shown to help patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, enjoy longer, easier lives. MEDICARE ABCs—AND MORE! Signing up for Medicare can be confusing, but it’s mandatory if you want to reap its benefits. We’ve got answers to the top questions. 19 22 5 TO THRIVE Learn the truth about treating back pain, from surgical risks to repeat procedures. GIVING, OF COURSE A sold-out tournament at Laurel Oak Country Club raises more than $65,000 to benefit the Healthcare Foundation’s Physicians Endowment. 3 http://www.smh.com/envisiononline

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Envision - Fall 2013

Envision - Fall 2013
Table of Contents
Health Beat
Research and Medicine
Envisioning the Future
The Healthier Health Club
Parks and Recognition
Hats Off to Edith Barr Dunn!
A Legacy of Learning
The Best for Breast Care
Planned Giving
Surviving Longer, Living Stronger
Medicare Abcs—and More!
5 to Thrive
Nutrition
Giving, of Course
News and Events

Envision - Fall 2013