Sarasota Memorial’s medical team honored interventional cardiologist Michael Mumma, MD, FACC, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at SMH’s annual medical staff meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Mumma, who joined the medical staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 1989, was recognized for 30+ years of clinical leadership, exemplary service and unwavering commitment to his patients and community.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Despite challenges to supply chains and uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarasota Memorial’s new oncology tower has crested its highest point — 233 feet — a construction milestone SMH leaders celebrated this week with inspiring messages of hope. Slated to open in the fall of 2021, the tower is the cornerstone of Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Today, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System opened a new outpatient care center with a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite and expanding specialty practice dedicated to early detection and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and other digestive diseases and disorders.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has once again been recognized as one of the world’s “Most Wired” hospitals, earning Level 9 certification and a Performance Excellence Award for 2020. SMH Chief Information Officer Pam Ramhofer said, “This award is a testament to SMH’s ongoing commitment to deploying the most advanced technology and innovative tools to enhance patient care, communication and connectivity.”
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Breast cancer is the deadliest form of cancer among women worldwide. But a 15-minute mammogram can help detect breast cancer early, at its most treatable stage. Find out who should get a screening mammogram and when in this blog post.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020