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Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Moving Forward with New Outpatient Cancer Center in Venice

New center marks next phase in expansion of Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute

At Tuesday’s Sarasota County Public Hospital Board meeting, the Board also approved moving forward with plans for a new outpatient cancer center next to the SMH-Venice campus, bringing more advanced cancer care closer to patients in south Sarasota County and surrounding communities. The center is the next phase in the growth of SMH’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute and will include radiation oncology, physician clinics, infusion, imaging and supportive services.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Invests in Future Healthcare Access for One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Communities

Yesterday, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved the purchase of 120 acres of undeveloped land along the SR64/I-75 corridor, one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing communities. The critical growth project will allow Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) to better serve the four-county Suncoast region, which is expected to grow from approximately 1.2 million residents today to nearly 1.8 million over the next 25 years. 

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Posted: Sep 21, 2026

SMH CEO David Verinder Tapped to Lead Safety Net Hospital Alliance for Second Time

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CEO David Verinder, has been selected to lead Florida’s Safety Net Hospital Alliance for a second time. This appointment reflects David’s longstanding commitment to advancing access to high-quality care and advocating for the vital role safety net hospitals play in serving communities across Florida. 

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Posted: Aug 27, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Named One of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers

We're happy to share that Newsweek today named Sarasota Memorial one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2026, highlighting the exceptional care and outcomes provided by our rehabilitation teams.

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Posted: Aug 25, 2026

New Stroke Recovery Study at Sarasota Memorial Evaluates Therapy to Improve Arm and Hand Function

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute is enrolling stroke survivors in a new study testing a therapy designed to improve arm and hand function for patients whose recovery has been limited by lasting weakness. 

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