SMH Honors Pioneering Newtown Nurses

“For almost a third of Newtown’s 100-year history, the African American community supplied most of their own medical care using cobwebs, cotton balls, turpentine, and castor oil as internal and external cure-alls.
Midwives helped pregnant women to give birth.” -- Newtown Historic Marker

Monday, February 24, 2025

SMH Appoints Jen Rosati as its new Chief Financial Officer

Born and raised in south Sarasota County, Rosati is joining SMH’s leadership team during a period of critical growth.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Tiny Hearts, Big Love SMH NICU Babies Feeling Cupid’s Love

Cupid has arrived at SMH-Sarasota, and the celebration is heartwarming.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Outperforms Most Hospitals in National Survey of Maternal and Infant Care

Both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice scored 98 out of a 100 on the annual assessment measuring hospitals’ commitment to post-partum care, parental education and support.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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