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Welcome to the Fall 2009 Issue of Vim & Vigor
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc

Contents
Fall 2009

Features
In Every Issue

2 Opening Thoughts

8 Foundation News & Events

56
SMHCS Updates


Vim and Vigor Fall 2009

Cover Story
Musician Sheryl Crow beat breast cancer and emerged with a new attitude on health and life. Read about her personal journey and her message on early detection.
Page 24.

 

4 only the best
Sarasota Memorial's new patient care tower will bring unsurpassed comfort, safety and technology to the community.

7 breaking the stigma
A recent visit from Tipper Gore helped educate more than 1,000 Sarasotians about mental illness.

10 take five
Better health is just five minutes away with these easy-to-implement tips.

16 root causes
Give the gift of wellness to your kids, grandkids and future generations by creating a medical family tree.

18 bouncing back from boomeritis
DAvoid injury and maintain an active lifestyle with this boomer-tailored fitness advice.

32 eat to beat cholesterol
Stock up on these foods to help keep your numbers in check.

34 men: don't duck the doc
A guide to screenings and early diagnosis to make sure you're in top form..

39 diabetes decoded
Diabetes myths abound-find out what's fact and fiction from a writer who has the condition.

42 view masters
Discover the wonders of medical imaging tests and what they mean for your care.

46 small change, big results
You'll be surprised to learn how charities can benefit from the most modest of donations.

50 key to the cure
Meet the new oncology research coordinator for SMHCS Caner Care Services, who, thanks to local funds from a national program, will focus on supporting women in need of cancer trial enrollment.

55 an epic campaign
They've done it again! Sarasota Memorial Health Care System employees continue to raise funds for technology, education and research. Learn how much.

   

 

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