Preventing Cervical Cancer ~ Ask an Expert

The bad news: All women are at risk for cervical cancer. The good news: Cervical cancer is highly preventable, and when found early, it’s highly treatable. In this Ask An Expert Q&A post, gynecological oncologist Beverly Long, MD, talks cervical cancer prevention and screening.

Monday, January 25, 2021

NFL Super Bowl Surprise for SMH Patient Care Team

The patient care team from 5 Waldemere Tower at Sarasota Memorial was the first group of front-line health care heroes to be invited by the NFL to Super Bowl LV!

Friday, January 22, 2021

SMH Cancer Team Offering Advanced Chemotherapy Procedure

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is the first medical center on the Suncoast and among a progressive group of leading cancer centers around the country providing Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), a process in which heated chemotherapy is infused directly into a patient's abdomen during surgery.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

SMH Receives COVID-19 Vaccine 2nd Dose Shipment

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System received roughly 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, the same number of doses in its initial allotments. The “just in time” delivery will ensure the health system can begin administering a second round of doses to all of the healthcare workers and community members who received their initial injection from SMH over the last 3 weeks.

Friday, January 15, 2021

Flu & Heart Failure: What’s the Risk?

Did you know that heart disease increases a person’s risk of complications from influenza? Flu complications can range from pneumonia and bronchitis to lung failure, heart attack and even death. It can also worsen some medical conditions, including heart failure. Getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent getting sick with the flu.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021