CHIME Names SMH One of World’s ‘Most Wired’ Hospitals

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been recognized among the world’s “Most Wired” hospitals in 2021. Of 2,286 acute-care facilities participating nationwide, SMH was among the 5 Florida hospitals and fewer than 100 to achieve the highest certification.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Sarasota Memorial Appoints New Leaders

As Sarasota Memorial continues its evolution into a regional health system with multiple campuses and facilities, we are pleased to announce that Critical Care Pulmonologist Joseph Seaman, MD, and Obstetrician-gynecologist Kyle Garner, MD, have been named associate chief medical officers for the SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice campuses, respectively.

Monday, October 4, 2021

Surface Guided Radiation Safer for Breast Cancer Patients

Radiation can be a powerful treatment for breast cancer, but because it is so close to the heart and lungs, radiation oncology specialists at Sarasota Memorial’s Radiation Oncology Center are using advanced technology to make sure the treatment does not lead to other health issues in the future. Called Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT), the technology can be used to treat nearly every cancer type, but is especially useful when treating patients with breast cancer.

Monday, September 20, 2021

World Leader in Thyroid, Parathyroid Surgery Joins SMH

Ralph P. Tufano, MD, a widely recognized leader in the management of thyroid/parathyroid disease, recently joined Sarasota Memorial to oversee its first multi-specialty practice dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with thyroid nodules, cancer and other diseases and disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

SMH Announces Cancer Institute's Inaugural Community Physician Team

Sarasota Memorial is pleased to announce the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute's inaugural team of community physicians, an expert and diverse team of 70-plus community physicians that include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other specialists.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021