SMH research study enrolling patients with advanced skin cancer

In search of improved treatment outcomes, Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is part of an international clinical trial enrolling qualified patients with advanced stage squamous cell skin cancer, also called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). It is one of the most common types of skin cancer, often found in areas exposed to the sun, such as the head, neck and arms.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

8 Simple Rules … for Riding an E-Bike Safely

E-bikes—as well as e-scooters, hoverboards, and other similarly e-motorized options—have emerged as the eco-conscious, convenient, and cost-efficient transportation of choice for many, especially in a sunny beachside town like Sarasota. But just as e-bike popularity has skyrocketed, so have e-bike injuries.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Sarasota Neurosurgeons Join SMH’s First Physicians Group

Sarasota Memorial is pleased to announce that Sarasota-based Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists has joined the health system’s First Physicians Group network.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Common Questions for the Pediatrician: Cold, Flu & Allergies

Kids don’t come with a manual, but they sure do come with lots of questions. So we sat down with two of Sarasota Memorial's FPG Pediatricians—Dr. Jennifer Scheer and Dr. Susan Mihm—for a quick primer on some common concerns

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

SMH Chief Medical Officer Honored Among ‘CMOs to Know’

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) is proud to announce that Chief Medical Officer James Fiorica, MD, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 list of “Chief Medical Officers to Know.”

Tuesday, March 3, 2026