Sarasota Memorial Enrolls First Patient in Novel Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Sarasota Memorial is one of two research sites evaluating the effectiveness of a novel, minimally invasive treatment for papillary thyroid cancer. The study is led locally by Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA, FACS, thyroid and parathyroid surgeon with Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, in collaboration with SMH’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute and principal investigator Victoria Banuchi, M.D., associate professor of Head & Neck Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. A total of 30 patients will be enrolled across the two study sites.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Breaking Down the Brain

That three pounds of thinking inside your skull may be 60% fatty tissue but it’s far from lazy, capable of transmitting information through the body faster than 250mph and powering a 25-watt bulb.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Tai Chi-Inspired Group Exercise

9/15/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Maternity Care

Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) has been named among America’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to mothers and newborns.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

How To Talk about Hanging Up the Keys

Whether the result of a chronic disease, such as Alzheimer’s, or just the product of normal aging, most of us will have to hang up our car keys eventually. Having a discussion about the eventual decision to stop driving is something that all families should do — just like drafting a will and making other end of life preparations. Here are some tips to help start the conversation.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026