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There are many options for parents when deciding where to deliver their babies. Pam Beitlich, Executive Director of SMH Women and Children's Services explains the benefits of delivering in a hospital with a NICU, while also allowing parents choices for their birth plan.

Patients with sleep apnea are often recommended lifestyle changes, and prescribed at CPAP for sleeping. However, what happens to patients who cannot tolerate the CPAP? Peter Vosler, MD, a head and neck surgeon at Sarasota Memorial discusses a surgical option for these patients.

Ensuring patients receive the best possible care, multidisciplinary care conferences at Sarasota Memorial gather dozens of experts to review each patient's diagnosis and treatment plan. Richard Brown, MD, medical director for the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute explains what exactly these "tumor boards" are, how they work, and why they improve patient outcomes.

Minimally invasive spine surgery isn't right for every patient but when it is used, these procedures are muscle sparing, and often have faster recovery time. Sasha Vaziri, MD, is a neurosurgeon in Sarasota trained in minimally invasive spine surgery, and discusses the advancements made to help patients have great outcomes.

According to the CDC, about 6.2 million adults in the U.S. have heart failure. Thomas Archer, MD, a cardiologist in Sarasota, discusses what the diagnosis means, and how patients are treated.

There are numerous causes for shortness of breath, but some require referral to a thoracic surgeon. Blair Marshall, MD, a thoracic surgeon at SMH, discusses what patients come to see her, and what their treatment options are.