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Since 1925, SMH has grown from 32-beds to a 2 hospital, full-service system - by & for the community. Since 1925, we've delivered high-quality healthcare.

SMH has grown from 32-beds to a 2 hospital, full-service care health system - by and for the community.

04/03/2026

✨ Congrats to award winner Jessica DePaulo, DNP, RN, Advanced Practice Program Coordinator for Simulation at Sarasota Memorial's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute.

💙 Jessica has been a driving force behind the development of SMH’s simulation center, helping transform the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute into a world-class hub for training and innovation. Guided by her passion for education and innovation, she has studied best practices while collaborating with an interprofessional team to build a state-of-the-art, patient-centered simulation program — making a lasting impact on both our care teams and the patients we serve.

👏👏 Thank you, Jessica, for all you do for SMH, our staff and the community.

04/02/2026

Approximately 65-99% of people are infected with HPV?

In this blog, Peter Vosler, MD, PhD, FACS, head and neck surgeon with First Physicians Group sheds light on the critical connection between HPV and oral and throat cancers — including how common HPV-related oral and throat cancers are, how it spreads and who’s most at risk.

04/01/2026

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03/31/2026

🎉 🙌 Sarasota Memorial is proud to be named one of the nation’s “Best Workplaces for Nurses 2026” by NurseGrid, an honor driven by the voices of over 50,000 frontline nurses nationwide!

This recognition reflects SMH’s longstanding commitment to nursing excellence — from nationally recognized nurse residency programs to achieving Magnet designation and maintaining it for 20 years and counting, a distinction held by fewer than 2% of hospitals nationwide!

💬 “We are incredibly proud of our nurses and the culture they have helped create," said Jean Lucas, Chief Nursing Officer at Sarasota Memorial. “We remain deeply committed to providing an environment where nurses can truly thrive — professionally and personally — and be part of a collaborative team that delivers outstanding care to our community."

03/30/2026

✨💙 This Doctors’ Day, Sarasota Memorial is proud to honor the physicians who dedicate their lives to caring for our community with skill, compassion and dedication. Join us in celebrating these leaders, healers, innovators and the trusted hands that guide us through life’s most important moments!

🙌 To our physicians, thank you for showing up when it matters most. For the long days, the late nights and the care you provide — you make a difference in every life you touch.

03/29/2026

✨ Congrats to award winner Audrey Haut, Administrative Assistant 2 in Critical Care.

💙 Known for her reliability, creativity and positive energy, Audrey helps create an environment where both patients and team members feel supported. Her colleagues share that she plays an essential role in keeping the team running seamlessly — anticipating needs before they arise and stepping in without hesitation. Through her involvement in councils, committees and volunteer drives, Audrey makes a meaningful difference across SMH and within the community.

👏👏 Thank you, Audrey, for all you do for SMH, our staff and the community.

03/28/2026

Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury, and should be taken seriously and treated accordingly.

🎙️🎧 In this episode of , Casey Howell, RN, SMH’s Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, breaks down the signs and symptoms of concussions, why they’re often overlooked and what proper care should look like.

For the full episode, visit: www.smh.com/podcast

03/27/2026

🎉 🏆 Congrats to Jordan Bramuchi, Leader of the Quarter!

👏 Jordan has been a dedicated member of since 2016 and currently serves as Assistant Administrator at the SMH-Sarasota Campus. Known for her clear, effective communication, strong support of her colleagues and unwavering professionalism, Jordan leads by example. Thoughtful, approachable and deeply committed to her work, she consistently makes a meaningful and lasting impact.

💙 Thank you, Jordan, for all you do for SMH, our staff and the community.

03/26/2026

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute has enrolled the first patient in a clinical study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a novel, minimally invasive treatment for papillary thyroid cancer using Pulse Biosciences' nPulse™ technology.

The study is led locally by thyroid and parathyroid surgeon Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA, FACS, with Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute and First Physicians Group, in collaboration with principal investigator Victoria Banuchi, MD, associate professor of Head & Neck Surgery at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Patients will receive ultrasound-guided nanosecond pulsed field ablation (nsPFA™) using Pulse Biosciences’ nPulse™ Vybrance™ Percutaneous Electrode System. The technology delivers ultra-short bursts of electrical energy to targeted cells in a precise, non-thermal manner. Unlike treatments that rely on heat, nsPFA™ does not cause thermal damage to surrounding tissue, helping preserve nearby critical structures.

03/25/2026

The brain is the only thing in the world that named itself?

🧠 While it works nonstop to keep the rest of the body functioning, brain, spine and nerve conditions can disrupt every part of daily life, from movement and speech to memory and independence. If the brain is busy looking out for the rest of the body, who’s looking out for the brain?

That’s why SMH has expert teams like Sarasota Memorial’s First Physicians Group Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists and its Neurology practice who provide expert care for stroke, brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, complex spine disorders, peripheral nerve conditions, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and more.

When patients need highly specialized neurological care, SMH is here with the expertise to diagnose, treat and guide them forward.

03/24/2026

🎉 SMH has once again been ranked among America’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” by MONEY, recognizing our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care for mothers and newborns!

💬 “This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses and care teams who support families through one of life’s most important moments,” said Sarasota Memorial Chief Medical Officer James Fiorica, MD. “At Sarasota Memorial, we are committed to providing a safe, compassionate and personalized experience for every mother and baby we serve.”

💙 To our incredible mother-baby teams, thank you for your compassion and expertise. Because of you, families begin their journey feeling safe, supported and truly cared for!

03/23/2026

🎉💙 Congrats to Sarasota Memorial's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute team on achieving national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Re**al Cancer (NAPRC)!

🙌 As a NAPRC-accredited institution, SMH and the Jellison Cancer Institute are also recognized as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner — reflecting a commitment to continuously improving procedures and approaches, while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step.

The Surgical Quality Partner designation signals to patients that SMH is dedicated to quality care and ongoing improvement. Our patients can feel confident knowing their care meets some of the nation’s most rigorous standards for surgical quality.

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1700 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
34239

Telephone

+19419179000

Website

http://www.smh.com/

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