As of the latest FDA studies, tobacco use remains the #1 cause of preventable death in the US. And each day, roughly 1,600 youth smoke their first cigarette. Fortunately, studies also show that smoking cessation programs work, which is why Sarasota Memorial partners with the Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center to promote The Great American Smokeout every year.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service recently named Sarasota Memorial Health Care System as one of their 2023 “Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors of Excellence.”
Friday, November 10, 2023
SMH-Venice received national recognition this month, earning designation as an “Age-Friendly” health system
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Uncomfortable, unsightly and quite possibly the sign of a serious circulatory issue, varicose veins are very common but also very treatable. Learn more about where they come from and how you and your doctor can manage or even get rid of them
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit driving a movement for patient safety, released its fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grades, assigning a letter grade to nearly 3,000 general hospitals on how well they prevent medical errors, accidents and infections. We are pleased to share that Sarasota Memorial Hospital has continued a straight-A streak it has held since 2016.
Monday, November 6, 2023