Five Sisters Among First to Enroll in Novel Pancreatic Cancer Screening Study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Five Florida sisters with a family history of pancreatic cancer were among the first to enroll in a Sarasota Memorial study evaluating LINFU (Low-Intensity Non-Focused Ultrasound), a novel screening technology designed to detect pancreatic abnormalities that later could become cancer. Their family history and participation highlights both the personal impact of pancreatic cancer and the hope that earlier detection tools like this may benefit other at-risk families in the future.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

4th Annual Interprofessional Research Conference Draws Largest Audience to Date as SMH/FSU Recognizes 2026 Award Honorees

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute and Florida State University College of Medicine held its 2026 Interprofessional Research Conference on May 6, showcasing interprofessional research and clinical innovation.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Deploys New, Non-Surgical Treatment to Destroy Inoperable Liver Tumors

Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is among the first wave of hospitals and cancer centers introducing a breakthrough, non-surgical treatment for liver tumors – a major advance in cancer care that offers new hope for people with limited options. A low-risk, ultrasound procedure that can target and destroy inoperable and hard-to-reach liver tumors, the Edison Histotripsy System is completely non-invasive, making it a safe, viable option for patients whose tumors cannot be surgically removed, or who may not be good candidates for surgery.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

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