Sarasota Memorial Named Among Country’s Top 15 Health Systems

National recognition places SMH among the nation’s highest-performing health systems for clinical outcomes, patient experience and operational excellence.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Achieves New Milestone with Two 5-Star Hospitals

CMS released its 2026 hospital star ratings today, and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System hit a new milestone, with both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice earning the federal government’s highest 5-star ratings.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Launches Clinical Trial to Improve Prenatal Screening for Expecting Families

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is enrolling local patients in the international ADVANCE study, which aims to improve prenatal screening through a single maternal blood test that screens both mother and baby for a range of genetic conditions. Led locally by Larry Matsumoto, MD, an OB-GYN with SMH’s First Physicians Group, the study is designed to provide families with earlier, more accurate information during pregnancy.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Former Sarasota Memorial NICU Nurse Celebrating First Mother’s Day Back at SMH

As Mother’s Day approaches, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is celebrating the inspiring journey of former NICU nurse and new mother Tamika Isidore, a woman whose connection to the health system has come full circle through healing, motherhood and hope.

Friday, May 8, 2026

SMH Continues “Straight A” Safety Streak in Sarasota & Venice

The Leapfrog Group issued its hospital safety report cards today. We are pleased to share that both of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s hospitals earned “straight A” honors, reflecting Team SMH’s unwavering focus on quality and safety.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026