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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Since 1925, SMH has grown from 32-beds to a 2 hospital, full-service system - by & for the community. Since 1925, we've delivered high-quality healthcare.

SMH has grown from 32-beds to a 2 hospital, full-service care health system - by and for the community.

06/07/2026

Sarasota Memorial has been named an American Heart Association All-Star Training Center? A prestigious distinction awarded to a select group of training centers that demonstrate exceptional performance, quality and commitment to advancing CPR and lifesaving education.

SMH's network of 172 instructors provides Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training, helping enhance confidence, improve readiness and empower learners with the skills that save lives.

Congrats to our training team members on this incredible achievement! ❤️👏

06/06/2026

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is enrolling patients in a research study evaluating LINFU (Low-Intensity Non-Focused Ultrasound), an emerging screening technology designed to help doctors identify precancerous changes in people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, but who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.

🎙️🎧 In this episode of , Kenneth Meredith, MD, chief of gastrointestinal oncology at SMH’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute and principal investigator of the local study, says the screening represents an important step forward in pancreatic cancer research.

For the full episode, visit: www.smh.com/podcast

06/05/2026

✨ Congrats to award winner Maria Ramirez Hernandez, Food & Nutrition Services.

💙 Maria has been a dedicated member of since 2022, known for her professionalism, attention to detail and exceptional hospitality. Her commitment to excellence shines through in everything she does, she ensures every setup is thoughtfully organized and delivered with care. “The energy that she brings each day is contagious,” shared one colleague. "Her humility, warmth and friendly manner are a testimony to the person she is."

👏👏 Thank you, Maria, for all you do for SMH, our staff and the community.

06/04/2026

💙 This week, Sarasota Memorial proudly kicked off its 2026 Summer Employment Program, welcoming more than 140 future healthcare leaders to !

Throughout the summer, these participants will gain hands-on experience while working alongside our dedicated professionals in departments across the health system. From learning about patient care to exploring careers behind the scenes, this program provides valuable opportunities to develop skills, build confidence and discover the many paths available in healthcare.

We're excited to support the next generation of healthcare professionals and can't wait to see the impact they'll make in the future. Welcome to SMH! 🎉

06/03/2026

👏👏 🎉 We're proud to announce that SMH has once again been named to Newsweek's list of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care!

SMH is the only hospital on the Suncoast to be recognized on the 2026 list, earning national recognition in endocrine, neurological and orthopedic care. Sarasota Memorial was also named one of just eight "Standout" hospitals nationwide for its use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, which evaluates treatment success through the patient's perspective.

💬 “These rankings are a testament to the skill and commitment of our physicians, nurses and staff,” Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder. “Their diligence and dedication ensures our community has access to nationally recognized specialty care close to home."

06/02/2026

Hurricane season officially began June 1 — are you ready?
While we can’t control the weather, we can help you prepare! Here’s a quick checklist to help your family prepare before a storm:
✅First Aid Kit
✅Home Survival Kit
✅Travel Survival Kit
✅Stock Medications
✅Emergency Contact List

For the full checklist and more preparation tips, visit: https://www.smh.com/blog/practical-hurricane-prep-for-florida-families

06/01/2026

🎉 Congrats to M. Blair Marshall, MD, FACS, thoracic surgeon with First Physicians Group and member of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute on being named the recipient of the 2026 Morganroth Research Grant at this year’s Interprofessional Research Conference at the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute!

👏 Out of several impressive submissions, Dr. Marshall's study stood out for its innovative integration of physiologic testing and artificial intelligence to advance lung cancer care. Her research will use physiological testing and AI-driven imaging to evaluate changes in lung function among patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. By assessing pulmonary function before and after robotic segmentectomy or lobectomy, the study aims to improve predictions of postoperative recovery and support more personalized treatment planning.

💙 A heartfelt thank you to Joel Morganroth, MD, for generously donating $25,000 to the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation to support local clinician-initiated research and innovation.

05/31/2026

😴 Your sleep impacts everything, from your focus and mood to your energy and overall health.

Join experts at SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice to learn how sleep cycles, hormones and daily habits work together to shape the quality of your rest. Walk away with practical, realistic strategies to improve your sleep routine.

05/30/2026

Radiation Therapy, more formally known as External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT), uses targeted, high-energy radiation beams to destroy cancer cells while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue?

💬 “It's like virtual surgery,” says radiation oncologist Kunal Saigal, MD, Director of Radiation Oncology at Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute. “We can see exactly where we want to target, not just when we're planning, but in real time, to make sure the treatment is delivered as precisely as possible.”

Non-invasive, low risk and highly effective, radiation therapy is a rapidly advancing field in modern oncology, with technological advancements that enable radiation oncologists at SMH to wield gamma rays like a scalpel.

05/29/2026

👏🌷 Congrats to TULIP Award winner Cynthia Gonsalves, Respiratory Therapist Lead!

The TULIP Award is a peer-nominated honor recognizing outstanding technologists and therapists who exemplify exceptional clinical skills and compassionate care.

💙 Cynthia is known for her calm presence, exceptional skill and unwavering dependability during rapid responses and code blues. In some of the most critical situations, she helps bring reassurance to patients and families while ensuring the care team has everything needed to provide lifesaving treatment. Colleagues describe Cynthia as a true professional who is always prepared, anticipating needs, coordinating resources and helping keep high-pressure situations organized and focused.

Thank you, Cynthia, for all you do!

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1700 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
34239

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+19419179000

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http://www.smh.com/

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