SMH NICU Celebrates Kangaroo Care Awareness Day

May 15th is Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, an internationally recognized day to celebrate and recognize the benefits of skin-to-skin contact for newborns, especially those in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Monday, May 15, 2023

Sarasota’s Babymoon Boom

Planning a last minute getaway before the due date? Healthcare professionals warn that this may cause more stress than it relieves, especially if that little bundle of joy decides to make an early arrival. At the very least, choose your babymoon destination wisely.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Sarasota Memorial Honors its 3,000+ Nurses

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is celebrating Nurses Week and honoring the commitment of its more than 3,000 nurses and 1,000-plus patient care and multi-skilled technologists who support nursing care.

Monday, May 8, 2023

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS @ SMH VENICE

This eight-hour class is designed to help you and your partner prepare for your birth experience. Topics include development of a birthing plan, how to know when you are in labor, comfort techniques, labor positioning, stages of labor, labor variations, delivery of your baby, pain relief options, and care of mother after delivery. Plan to finish this class at least 4 weeks in advance of your due date. COST: $80 per couple + processing fee

11/16/2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

SMH Continues Straight “A” Safety Streak

SMH has once again earned both a 5-star rating for overall quality from the federal government and an “A” for patient safety in The Leapfrog Group’s hospital report cards .

Wednesday, May 3, 2023