Interventional Cardiology Specialists Join SMH’s First Physicians Group

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomed 4 new interventional cardiologists into its First Physician Group (FPG) network this month.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Hospital Board Installs New Officers for 2022

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board elected its new officers for 2022. The new chair of the Board is Sharon Wetzler DePeters, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has represented the Hospital Board’s at-large Seat 1 since 2016.

Monday, November 15, 2021

SMH Receives Straight A’s Again for Patient Safety

The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety report cards for Fall 2021 are out, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota once again has earned an 'A' for keeping patients safe from medical errors, infections, accidents and other harm to patients in their care. SMH-Sarasota has earned straight A’s since it began participating in Leapfrog’s voluntary hospital safety survey in 2016.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Forbes Names SMH Among America’s 'Best Employers for Women'

Sarasota Memorial has been named among America’s best employers for women, a designation given to less than 1% of large companies nationwide. Forbes, in partnership with research company Statista, developed a list of the 300 Best Employers for Women after independent surveys of 50,000 Americans, including 30,000 women, working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

SMH Earns Multiple Spots on U.S. News’ 'Best Hospitals' List

Sarasota Memorial earned top marks in U.S. News' 2021-2022 “Best Hospitals” list. This year’s rankings place SMH among the 50 “Best Hospitals” in America for specialized rehabilitation for people recovering from serious injuries and debilitating diseases. SMH also achieved “high performer” ratings in 15 procedures and conditions common among Medicare patients.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021