SMH Creates Pregnancy Care Team to Support Prenatal Care Amid Nationwide OB Shortage

The first trimester is a crucial time in a woman’s pregnancy, when obstetricians monitor fetal development, manage potential risks and help ensure a safe, healthy delivery. A shortage of OB physicians, however, is making accessing prenatal care early a challenge for women here and across the nation. Sarasota Memorial is pleased to announce the formation of a Pregnancy Care Team and OB nurse navigators to help women access the vital care they need throughout their pregnancy

Thursday, July 17, 2025

SMH Adopts TMINI Hand-Held Robots to Fine-Tune Knee Replacement Surgery

Orthopedic surgeons Sean Dingle, MD, and Edward Stolarski, MD, began pioneering the use of a next-generation robotic tool in select knee replacement cases at Sarasota Memorial Hospital this week. The TMINI robots, which fit easily into a surgeon’s hand, allow orthopedic surgeons to easily add the precision of robotic technology to knee replacement surgery at SMH.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SMH Ranked by Money Among Nation’s Stand-Out Hospitals for Rehabilitative Care

Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranks among the top five hospitals in Florida and top 75 nationally in Money magazine’s “Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation” 2025 study.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

SMH Orthopedic Team Using Mixed Reality Technology to Optimize Hip Replacement Surgery

SMH and Dr. Stolarksi are pioneering a new mixed reality surgical system that overlays 3D holograms of a patient's pelvis onto the hip during surgery. Cleared by the FDA in 2024, HipInsight’s 2.0 is the latest intra-operative guidance system developed to help orthopedic surgeons customize hip implant placement, verify accuracy during surgery, and anticipate and safeguard against potential complications.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

SMH Recognized for Ongoing Excellence in Heart Valve Repair and Reconstruction

Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation shows commitment to best practices, high-quality care for degenerative mitral valve surgery

Tuesday, June 24, 2025