Sarasota Memorial to Open New Pregnancy and Wellness Center Amid Florida's Maternity Care Crisis

With a nationwide shortage of OB-GYNs and number of Florida counties now classified as maternity care deserts, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is doubling down on its efforts to help bridge the gap. Today, it opened a new Pregnancy and Wellness Center to support women lacking essential prenatal care, and to build on the efforts of the Pregnancy Care Team SMH launched last summer.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Financing the Future of Care in Our Community

Sarasota Memorial is moving forward with more than $1 billion in capital projects that will greatly expand and enhance the community’s access to its 5-star care

Friday, January 30, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Ranked Among Money’s Best Hospitals in America for 2026

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has once again been recognized as a national leader in healthcare, earning a spot on Money magazine’s list of the Best Hospitals in America for 2026.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

SMH Achieves What No Other Florida Hospital Could: Perfect 5-Star Rating, 10 Years in a Row

Sarasota Memorial kicked off 2026 achieving a feat no other Florida hospital can claim: a perfect 5-Star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — every year — for 10 years straight. To celebrate the milestone, SMH is honoring its 2,500 physicians and 11,000 staff members, the people behind the stars, and their unwavering dedication to put their patients’ health and safety above all else.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

SMH’s New Sleep Disorder Center Can Help Improve Quality of Sleep, Daytime Alertness and Long-term Health

The multidisciplinary team at Sarasota Memorial’s new, accredited Sleep Disorder Center provides comprehensive evaluations, at-home or overnight diagnostic sleep studies and individualized treatment plans for a wide range of conditions disrupting essential sleep.

Monday, January 12, 2026