New Gastroenterologist Joins First Physicians Group Network

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is excited to welcome board-certified gastroenterologist Sooyun Chun, MD, to our expanding First Physicians Group team of specialists dedicated to gastrointestinal health.

Thursday, January 7, 2021

SMH to Host Special Vaccination Event for People 65 & Older this Weekend

With the COVID-19 vaccine in very short supply locally, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is partnering with the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Sarasota to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations to community members age 65 and older at a special immunization event taking place this weekend at SMH. The vaccination event at SMH is by appointment only.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

BABY BUNDLE CLASS @ SMH VENICE

We’ve ‘bundled’ Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding Basics and Infant CPR into a one-day class.

Class is from 9am – 4pm. Parents will have time to take a lunch break in the middle of the day.

Fee: $120 per couple (+ a payment processing fee).

12/14/2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Minutes Matter: How to Identify & Respond to a Stroke

What are the red flag signs for stroke? What should you do if you or someone else experiences them? Sarasota Memorial Vascular Neurologist David Stone, MD, and SMH Stroke Program Coordinator Ben Doepker, RN, discuss how to identify a stroke, when to call 9-1-1, how to prevent one and why COVID-19 is no cause for delay in this Q&A video blog post.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

SMH Welcomes the First Baby of 2021

Sarasota Memorial celebrated the start of a new year, welcoming the first baby of 2021 at 1:39 a.m. on Jan. 1. Born to new parents Jordan Sawmiller and Quay Mays from Bradenton, Fla., New Year Baby Messiah Mays entered the world at 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Friday, January 1, 2021