Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomed 4 new interventional cardiologists into its First Physician Group (FPG) network this month.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board elected its new officers for 2022. The new chair of the Board is Sharon Wetzler DePeters, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has represented the Hospital Board’s at-large Seat 1 since 2016.
Monday, November 15, 2021
The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety report cards for Fall 2021 are out, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota once again has earned an 'A' for keeping patients safe from medical errors, infections, accidents and other harm to patients in their care. SMH-Sarasota has earned straight A’s since it began participating in Leapfrog’s voluntary hospital safety survey in 2016.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
For many, the winter holidays bring to the forefront — even worsen — feelings of depression, sadness, anxiety or loneliness. Know the warning signs of depression and what to do if you have concerns you or a loved is struggling with mental health.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Did you know lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.? According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the 5-year survival rate of a lung cancer diagnosis is typically about 20%. In an effort to improve these odds and help ensure more lung cancer success stories, federal health officials have made lung cancer screening accessible to more people by expanding eligibility criteria.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021