95 Years: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future

Sarasota Memorial is honoring its past, while celebrating its future as the hospital marks 95 years serving the Suncoast region.

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SMH Celebrates 95 Years of Caring for the Community

On Nov. 2, 1925, the 32-bed Sarasota Hospital opened its doors. Ninety-five years later, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System is a thriving regional medical center, with a network of outpatient and urgent care centers, a physician practice group, a Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, a behavioral health hospital and plans under way to open a new hospital in Venice. As a community hospital, our greatest strength comes from the community we serve and our greatest pride comes from that service. Here’s a look back at 95 years of hospital history.

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Mammograms: A Simple, 15-minute Screening Can Save Your Life

The science is clear: Yearly mammograms should be a regular practice for all women starting at age 40, possibly younger for those at higher risk. Breast cancer surgeon Sarah Kimball, MD, explains.

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Neurology Specialists Join First Physicians Group

Sarasota Memorial is excited to welcome 2 neurology specialists to its First Physicians Group network this month: Joshua Pankratz, MD, who specializes in general neurology and epilepsy, and Zsofia Szabo, MD, who specializes in general neurology and neuromuscular disease. Both are now accepting new patients at Waldemere Medical Plaza in Sarasota.

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SMH Installs New Physician Leaders

Sarasota Memorial’s medical staff on Tuesday installed its new executive officers for the upcoming year. Jack Wazen, MD, was named chief of staff, serving as the top representative of Sarasota Memorial’s 1,400-plus medical staff members and advanced practice providers.

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