✨ Congrats to #smhEXCEL award winner David Moon, Central Distribution Lead in Supply Chain Operations! Thank you, David, for all you do for SMH, our staff and the community.

Congrats to William Buscemi, BSN, RN, for earning the #DAISYaward by going above & beyond to make a difference in the lives of our patients & their families! “His presence provided both comfort and confidence to us during a challenging period,” shared a patient’s loved one.

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

Congrats to Sarah Osoria-Ruiz, BSN, RN, on earning the #DAISYaward! A standout role model, Sarah is compassionate, professional and an exceptional charge nurse. Always putting patients, families and coworkers first, she inspires everyone around her. Thank you, Sarah!

Last week at the Town of LBK Fire Rescue’s 7th annual Medal Day, Chief Paul Dezzi presented Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute & Ambulatory teams with the Chief’s Award for their work supporting firefighter health through the Firefighter Cancer Collaborative.

SMH’s Robotics Team is celebrating a remarkable milestone — 20,000+ da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries! Here's to the surgeons, surgical teams and cutting-edge technology powering our commitment to bringing the most advanced care to our community. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

This week, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board named its new officers for 2026. Kevin Cooper, who represents the Board’s at-large Seat 2, will serve as the new chair. Learn more: www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

Congrats to SMH's Medical Staff Award winners & the new Medical Executive Committee officers for 2025-2026! Lifetime Achievement, Roger Shea, MD Physician of the Year, Eyad Almallouhi, MD Sarasota Chief of Staff, Daniel Kaplon, MD Venice Chief of Staff, Daniel Murphy, MD www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

👻 No tricks, just treatment! Sarasota Memorial's Urgent Care Centers have you covered with seven convenient locations for all your boo-boos, 7 days a week, from 8 AM-8 PM.

Congrats to Fredric Jarrett, MD, volunteer physician at Sarasota Memorial’s Community Specialty Clinic, who was recognized by the Society for Vascular Surgery with the 2025 Excellence in Community Practice Award! Learn more about Dr. Jarrett’s service & recognition: www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

SMH is bringing its nationally recognized inpatient & outpatient rehab services to South Sarasota County with a new state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Pavilion featuring 50 private inpatient suites, slated to open in early 2028 on its SMH-Venice Campus. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

Congrats to Jillian Stroud, MSN, RN, on earning the #DAISYNurseEducatorAward! Known for her calm, steady presence, Jillian “inspires confidence, ignites curiosity & reminds us why we chose nursing,” one teammate shared. Thank you, Jillian, for all you do!

SMH is celebrating being named to Forbes' first-ever list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals! Ranked among the top five healthcare employers in FL — & #1 in the Suncoast region — this recognition celebrates the incredible work of 10,000+ members of #TeamSMH.

Big news for #TeamSMH & our patients! SMH’s Logistics Center has expanded into a new, state-of-the-art space at SMH-Sarasota — designed to make your care even more seamless. Today, staff got an exclusive first look during an open house, touring the center & meeting the team who makes it all happen!

Earlier today, SMH was honored with two Seven Seals Awards from the Department of Defense’s ESGR, recognizing our commitment to supporting members of #TeamSMH who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves & National Guard. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

SMH's cardiac team continues to demonstrate what excellence in heart care looks like — nationally recognized by the federal government and Becker's Hospital Review for achieving the lowest rate of unplanned hospital visits following coronary artery bypass graft surgery! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

👏🌷 Congrats to TULIP Award winner Angela Duffy, BS, RDMS, RVT, Multi-Skill Ultrasound Tech Lead! Angela is known for her compassion, professionalism and ability to make every patient feel comfortable and cared for. Thank you, Angela, for all you do!

SMH breaks ground on SMH-North Port this November—and is already planning ahead! A $57M expansion will add 3 floors of shell space to the 100-bed hospital. This will allow the hospital to quickly double its inpatient capacity to 208 beds in the future. Learn more: www.smh.com/NorthPortUpd...

A Decade of 5-Star Care! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🎉 For the 10th year in a row, SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

🎉 👶 Congratulations to Natalia & Sean, proud parents of the first #smhBaby of the new year: Isaiah Lisinski. Their precious baby boy arrived at 3:36 am on January 1, 2025, at SMH-Sarasota! Learn more about this #NewYearsBaby story, www.smh.com/.../smh-welc...

In the cartoon world of Whoville, a heart suddenly growing three sizes in a single day may be a reason for joy. But in reality, this condition is known as cardiomegaly, and it's a significant medical concern. Learn the causes and symptoms of cardiomegaly, www.smh.com/blog/after-t...