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Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Despite 90% Drop in Heart Attack Deaths, Heart Disease Remains # Killer

As American Heart Month comes to a close this week, Sarasota Memorial’s cardiac team is spotlighting the progress made – the rate of people dying from heart attacks has dropped nearly 90% – but also the work that remains: Despite decades of innovation, heart disease remains the #1 killer of both men and women, but now with arrhythmias, hypertension and heart failure making up the larger share of heart-related deaths.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2026

Innovative Trial Using Robotic Pets Enhances Dementia Care, Patient Outcomes at SMH

An innovative study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital has found that interactive robotic pets can help hospitalized patients with dementia feel safer, more engaged and improve clinical outcomes. One of the first studies of its kind conducted in a hospital setting, the results highlight the value of using innovative, non-pharmacologic strategies to support dementia care.

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Posted: Feb 10, 2026

Sarasota Memorial CIO Pam Ramhofer Receives Florida’s Prestigious ORBIE Award

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CIO Pamela Ramhofer was one of six leading CIOs in Florida to receive a prestigious ORBIE award for leadership, innovation and industry impact at a statewide ceremony this month. 

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Posted: Feb 10, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Ranked Among Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers”

Sarasota Memorial is pleased to share that it has once again been ranked among “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes/Statista.

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Posted: Feb 9, 2026

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.

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