Sarasota Memorial Achieves 5-Star Rating from CMS for 8th Year Running

SMH has set a benchmark for Florida, as the only hospital in the state to earn a continuous 5-star designation from CMS since the federal government began the rating program in 2016.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

SMH Earns Magnet Status for Fifth Time, Recognizing 20 Years of Nursing Excellence

Only 10 percent of the more than 6,000 hospitals in the U.S. have achieved Magnet Recognition at least one time, but fewer than 1 percent have received the recognition 5 times or more. During an official notification call this morning, Commission on Magnet Recognition Chair Dr. Sharon Pappas announced Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota is part of that elite group, praising SMH as a "national and international role model.”

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

What To Do About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand foot and mouth disease (HMFD) is a very common childhood illness. It is not typically serious, but it is very contagious and can become serious if untreated. Read more from FPG Pediatrician Dr. Myers about how to spot, treat, and prevent HMFD in your family.

Monday, July 24, 2023

SMH Joins International Study of Novel Heart Failure Treatment

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has joined a global study of an investigational cardiac implant bringing a new treatment option and hope to people living with life-threatening symptoms of heart failure. Led by Hakim Morsli, MD, medical director of cardiac rehab at Sarasota Memorial, the study is open to qualifying patients whose symptoms cannot be controlled by current therapies

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Sarasota Memorial Recognized as Role Model for Best Practices and Life-Saving Care

Each year the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals as role models for best practices resulting in life-saving care. SMH is pleased to announce that both its Sarasota and Venice campus hospitals received awards with multiple honors in AHA’s 2023 annual review

Tuesday, July 11, 2023