Sarasota Memorial Offers New Leadless Pacemaker Therapy for Select Heart Failure Patients

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the Tampa Bay region offering a new leadless pacing option for certain heart failure patients who are unable to benefit from traditional cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Named Among “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027”

Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was recognized among “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027” in national ratings released by Newsweek today.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

SMH Ranked No. 1 in Florida Among Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals

Sarasota Memorial has been recognized as the highest ranked healthcare employer in the state of Florida on Forbes’ 2026 list of “America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals.

Monday, September 28, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Moving Forward with New Outpatient Cancer Center in Venice

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.

Thursday, September 24, 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.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026