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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 31 MIN

Weight Loss Medications and Forming Healthy Habits | HealthCasts Season 8, Episode 14

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Are GLP-1 medications right for you? Karen Hamad, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer of SMH First Physicians Group's Primary Care, and Mikka Ipri, RDN, the RENEW program coordinator, discuss how today's prescription weight loss medications work, who may benefit and why long-term success depends on more than the medication alone. Learn how nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ongoing support from your healthcare team can help maximize results, protect your health and build sustainable habits for lasting weight management. You can also watch the video recording on our Vimeo channel here. For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial’s monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters.

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