Sarasota Memorial Unveils Plans for New Rehabilitation Pavilion at Venice Campus

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is expanding its award-winning rehabilitation services, approving a new, $82.5 million rehabilitation pavilion on its Venice campus and $5.6 million expansion of the rehabilitation pavilion on its Sarasota campus.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Return of the Leech

Insects and arachnids and bugs of all sorts have been part of traditional medicine for millennia but very few are considered modern medicine in the Western tradition. One, however, made a comeback in the late 20th century and remains, shall we say, firmly latched since.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

SMH-Sarasota Receives Emergency General Surgery Verification from American College of Surgeons

SMH-Sarasota is only the second hospital in Florida to earn this distinction, and the 13th in the nation.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Ask An Expert: All About Aortic Aneurysms

The aorta is the largest, strongest blood vessel in your body. But sometimes, due to age, genetics or poor cardiovascular health, even it can fail. There are no symptoms of an aortic aneurysm, and complications can be fatal, earning this condition the rather infamous name: “the silent killer.”

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and Cigna Healthcare Announce New Contract Agreement Effective Oct. 1, 2025

Sarasota Memorial and Cigna are pleased to announce that they have approved a new agreement that ensures Cigna commercial plan members have in-network access to SMH’s two acute-care hospitals, outpatient and urgent care centers and SMH First Physicians Group. The agreement takes effect on Oct. 1.

Monday, September 29, 2025