2026 Community Report: SMH Expands Services, Sets New Benchmarks for Quality Care and Innovation

2026 Community Report: SMH Expands Services, Sets New Benchmarks for Quality Care and Innovation

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) marked another milestone year in its 2026 Community Report, highlighting its work to expand access to nationally recognized care and invest in medical innovation and research, while setting new benchmarks as one of the nation’s highest-performing health systems. The new report provides an overview of initiatives, investments and community partnerships that are improving health outcomes, expanding lifesaving services and ensuring residents have access to advanced care close to home.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Achieves New Milestone with Two 5-Star Hospitals

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Achieves New Milestone with Two 5-Star Hospitals

CMS released its 2026 hospital star ratings today, and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System hit a new milestone, with both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice earning the federal government’s highest 5-star ratings.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SMH Continues “Straight A” Safety Streak in Sarasota & Venice

SMH Continues “Straight A” Safety Streak in Sarasota & Venice

The Leapfrog Group issued its hospital safety report cards today. We are pleased to share that both of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s hospitals earned “straight A” honors, reflecting Team SMH’s unwavering focus on quality and safety.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Hospital Board Approves Plan for Outpatient Endoscopy Center next to SMH-Venice Campus

Hospital Board Approves Plan for Outpatient Endoscopy Center next to SMH-Venice Campus

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is moving forward with plans to open an outpatient endoscopy and digestive health center next to its SMH-Venice Campus, part of a continuing effort to address community needs in the rapidly growing south Sarasota County region.

Monday, February 9, 2026
Sarasota Memorial Continues Straight “A” Safety Streak

Sarasota Memorial Continues Straight “A” Safety Streak

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System continued its straight “A” safety streak today with The Leapfrog Group’s  Fall 2025 release of hospital safety grades.

Thursday, November 13, 2025
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