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Posted: May 13, 2026

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.

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Posted: May 6, 2026

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.

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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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Posted: Nov 13, 2025

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.

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Posted: Nov 6, 2025

SMH Honors Physicians, Installs 2026 Medical Staff Leaders

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System recognized two outstanding physicians for their exemplary service and leadership, honoring Eyad Almallouhi, MD, as 2025 Physician of the Year and Roger Shea, MD, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The health system also announced its newly appointed 2026 Chiefs of Staff for the Sarasota and Venice campuses.

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