Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

The Rooftop Café at SMH-Sarasota just got even tastier. Now serving new favorites like citrus smoothies, juicy beef sliders, crispy buffalo chicken & even more mouthwatering entrées. Now open from 7 AM-8 PM, Monday-Friday, so you can enjoy great food with a great view—for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

SMH-Sarasota & SMH-Venice were recently recognized by the American Heart Association as role models for advanced treatments, safety protocols & evidence-based practices! Both campuses were honored with the top stroke award, Stroke Gold Plus, as well as additional life-saving resuscitation awards.

SMH Creates Pregnancy Care Team to Support Prenatal Care Amid Nationwide OB Shortage SARASOTA, Fla. (July 17, 2025) – The first trimester is a crucial time in a woman’s pregnancy, when obstetricians monitor fetal development, manage potential risks and help ensure a safe, healthy deli...

The first trimester is critical for a healthy pregnancy, but a nationwide OB shortage is making accessing prenatal care early a challenge. To close the gaps in care, SMH created a Pregnancy Care Team that is helping women access the vital care they need. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

💙 BIG thanks to Elizabeth Richter, MD, for her Community Specialty Clinic service! For 30+ years, the clinic has supported financially vulnerable residents in Sarasota. Thanks to volunteer physicians like Dr. Richter, CSC patients will always find expert care & compassion.

Earlier this year, Money ranked SMH as the #1 hospital in Florida & #25 nationwide for overall quality & care, with recognition in multiple specialties, including cardiac, cancer, maternity & pediatric care.

We're thrilled to announce that SMH has been ranked among the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitative care according to Money Magazine's 2025 “Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation” study! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

Sarasota Memorial's ortho team is taking hip replacement surgery to the next level with mixed reality technology!

Led by orthopedic surgeon Edward Stolarski, MD, SMH has successfully completed over 100 surgeries using HipInsight’s latest intra-operative guidance system. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

Newer Brain Scans Helping Doctors Detect, Treat Different Types of Dementia Earlier SARASOTA, Fla. (June 19, 2025) – If you or a loved one is experiencing early signs of dementia or cognitive impairment, specialized brain imaging used at Sarasota Memorial Hospital can help detect dif...

Radiology & neurology teams at SMH are using nuclear imaging & diagnostic tools like DaTscan & PET scans to detect early markers of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s-related dementia & other causes of cognitive impairment that might not be visible on traditional MRI or CT scans. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

🌀 8 months ago, Hurricane Milton made impact — taking the "M" in SMH-Venice with it. Coincidence? We think not.

Milton, your alphabet crime spree ends here. Next time, just take a brochure — not the branding.

3rd Annual Interprofessional Research Conference Draws Record Attendance as SMH/FSU Present 2025 Awards SARASOTA, Fla. (June 4, 2025) – The Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute and Florida State University College of Medicine held its 2025 Interprofessional Research Conference on May 7, showcasi...

Congrats to the 2025 Research Award Honorees, recognized at SMH's Interprofessional Research Conference—which brought together 350+ healthcare professionals at our brand-new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

🎉 We're proud to announce that SMH has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care! SMH earned national recognition in five high-performing specialties: Cardiac, Endocrine, Neurological, Orthopedic, and Pulmonary Care. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

👏 Thank you, Becker's Hospital Review, for highlighting SMH-Venice's recognition for Outstanding Patient Experience & Patient Safety Excellence, placing the hospital among the top 3% in the nation to be dual recipients of both awards!

Learn more: www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and...

Surgeons with Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute are among a leading group of oncology specialists using AI-powered, 3D surgical imaging to enhance precision and improve outcomes for cancer patients. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

#TeamSMH is proud to celebrate #NursesWeek — a time to honor the compassion & skill of the 3,500+ nurses & 1,100+ patient care/multi-skilled techs who care for our community every day. Since our founding in 1925, SMH has been built on the strength & heart of those who step up when it matters most.

Physician Grateful for Life-Saving Kidney Transplant, and Her SMH Colleagues SARASOTA, Fla. (April 30, 2025) – As Donate Life Month comes to an end, Sarasota Memorial is celebrating a remarkable story of compassion, medical collaboration, and the power of living donation. Sara...

As #DonateLifeMonth ends, we’re celebrating a powerful story of hope at SMH. Last Nov., Dr. Sara Karjoo, a pediatric gastroenterologist, received a life-saving kidney transplant — thanks to the incredible generosity of Debra Pagan, RN, a NICU nurse at SMH. Learn more: www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

This week, we celebrated the opening of the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute — a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in modern medicine!

Learn how SMH is shaping the healthcare of tomorrow through innovation today: www.smh.com/news/sarasot...

Congrats to Robert Lovelace, BSN, RN, for earning the #DAISYaward by going above & beyond to make a difference in the lives of our patients & their families! As one family member shared, “Robert is a blessing to the profession & a gift to the patients he serves.”

Sarasota Memorial has joined 30 research sites testing the effectiveness of Olvi-Vec, an experimental immunotherapeutic drug aimed at optimizing treatment outcomes for patients with late-stage ovarian cancer resistant to standard treatment therapies. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

💙 For 100 years, Sarasota Memorial physicians have been at the heart of it all. From house calls to the latest digital innovations, we’re so grateful for the doctors who have made a difference every step of the way. Thank you, doctors, for a century of care & commitment! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

Sarasota Memorial is among 10 research sites studying Gore’s InnAVasc immediate-usage graft, an investigational device designed to reduce the risk of bleeding complications in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

🎉 Each year, Sarasota Memorial selects an exceptional staff member & leader from its 10,500-member team to be honored as the EXCEL Employee and Leader of the Year. This year’s Employee of the Year recipient is Diane Troupe-Bryant, & the Leader of the Year is Jackie Gould! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

SMH-Sarasota received a PAWsitively special visit from Dogs Inc puppies in training! It was a training day like no other, as the pups explored various hospital environments & helped melt away the stress of the day for 160+ members of #TeamSMH, one tail wag at a time!

🎉 #TeamSMH is celebrating SMH-Sarasota's 7-year reign as one of the World's Best Hospitals!

David Verinder, President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial, commends #TeamSMH for providing the world-class care that led to this well-deserved recognition! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

#DYK Many avoid seeking mental health services due to privacy concerns in shared rooms? At the Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion, admitted patients reside in private rooms—reducing stress, anxiety, & potential sleep disturbances—because at SMH, patient comfort & confidentiality are a top priority!

Construction is underway on the Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion. Today, we welcomed a significant delivery of concrete — a total of 16,800 cubic yards will be poured. The Pavilion will provide a full array of outpatient oncology services, all under one roof. smh.com/cancer

Congrats to the SMH heart team for completing 3,000+ Watchman implants—making SMH the first provider in the world to reach this incredible milestone! & shoutout to Dr. Robert Eckart, who performed his 1,500th Watchman procedure at SMH yesterday. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

Congrats to TEA ROSE Award winner: Jeremy Martin, MST.

Jeremy is known for his gentle nature, artistic talent, & clinical expertise. He comforts patients with engaging conversations and builds trust while bringing joy and laughter to the team. Thank you, Jeremy, for all you do!

#DYK in 1925, SMH opened its doors to patients with only a dozen physicians and 10 caregivers?

✨ Today, Sarasota Memorial is the largest employer in Sarasota County, with 10,500 staff members, including over 3,500 nurses and more than 640 providers. hashtag#Throwback hashtag#TBT hashtag#smh100

Sarasota Memorial is proud to be recognized as a center of excellence for its early detection initiatives. Over half of SMH lung cancer patients are diagnosed in the most treatable Stage I or II phases—more than double the state and national averages! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

We are thrilled to announce the opening of Sarasota Memorial's full-service, freestanding ER at Lakewood Ranch, which opened its doors earlier today! Thanks to everyone who joined us for the community preview & ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday; we had a great turnout! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...