SMH #1 in World for “Watchman” Treatment

SMH #1 in World for “Watchman” Treatment

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has earned the #1 spot in the global WATCHMAN program, implanting the cardiac implant in more than 3,000 patients. 

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Money “Best Hospitals” Report  Ranks SMH #1 in Florida, #25 in Nation

Money “Best Hospitals” Report Ranks SMH #1 in Florida, #25 in Nation

Of more than 6,000 hospitals across the nation, SMH’s flagship Sarasota campus made Money’s shortlist of high-performing facilities for 2025.

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Celebrating Heroes in Medicine: Vivien Thomas

Celebrating Heroes in Medicine: Vivien Thomas

A decade before the Civil Rights Movement began, a young black man named Vivien Thomas made history at Johns Hopkins, helping to save countless lives. To those in the field today, he’s a legend. But it would be decades before his full story was told—and even more before he received the full credit he deserved.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
SMH Board Approves $450M, Sumter Site for North Port’s First Hospital

SMH Board Approves $450M, Sumter Site for North Port’s First Hospital

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved a $450 million plan today to build North Port’s first hospital on North Sumter Boulevard in North Port.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Limitations of the 23andMe BRCA1/2 Test

Limitations of the 23andMe BRCA1/2 Test

As the accessibility of genetic testing expands, companies like 23andMe sell tests claiming to identify increased risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers. But it’s crucial to understand the very real limitations of these direct-to-consumer tests and why a certified genetic counselor is the gold standard.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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