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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.

08/13/2026

What makes pediatric emergency care different from adult emergency care?

🎙️🎧 In this episode of , Sarasota Memorial’s pediatric emergency care coordinators from both the Sarasota and Venice campuses share how specialized teams prepare to care for children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents. Learn what sets pediatric emergency care apart, including pediatric readiness, child-friendly emergency spaces, 24/7 access to pediatric physician expertise, simulation training and specialized resources for children with autism, sensory processing disorders and other neurodevelopmental differences.

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

08/12/2026

👏 A heartfelt thank you to Hakim Morsli, MD, FACC, cardiologist, for his dedicated volunteer service at Sarasota Memorial's Community Specialty Clinic!

💙 For 30+ years, the clinic has provided specialized healthcare assistance to financially vulnerable residents in Sarasota County.

Thanks to volunteer physicians like Dr. Morsli, our clinic community will always find an expert hand, a sympathetic ear and the high-quality medical care it deserves.

08/11/2026

💙 Childhood obesity is influenced by many factors, including genetics, environment and lifestyle. But parents can play an important role in helping children build healthy habits that can last a lifetime!

First Physicians Group pediatrician Susan Mihm, MD, shares simple ways families can support healthy growth and well-being, from prioritizing sleep and daily activity to limiting screen time, creating a healthy relationship with food and understanding nutrition from a young age.

💬 “If we, as parents, model a healthy lifestyle and include our children in this, they'll value those things as well," shared Dr. Mihm. "So play with your kids and spend quality active time with them. There are lifelong benefits for you and your children.”

08/10/2026

🎉💙🙌 We're celebrating being named the #1 Employer for Women in Florida! Sarasota Memorial earned the highest ranking of any employer headquartered in Florida on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Women 2026.

SMH also ranked #8 nationally among healthcare organizations, highlighting our commitment to creating a workplace where women can build meaningful, rewarding careers through professional development, leadership training, wellness resources, competitive benefits, onsite childcare and programs that support work-life balance.

💬 “Women play an essential role in every aspect of our health system, from patient care and research to leadership and innovation, and we are honored to be recognized for fostering an environment where they can thrive,” said Laurie Bennett, vice president of Human Resources at Sarasota Memorial.

08/09/2026

📚✏️💙 At SMH-Venice, caring for the community goes beyond the hospital walls.

Since opening in November 2021, SMH-Venice has proudly partnered with The Salvation Army of Sarasota County to host annual back-to-school drives, helping local students head into the new school year with the supplies they need to succeed.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible members of for making this tradition possible and helping our youngest neighbors start the school year strong!

08/08/2026

🌼🏆 Congrats to Lisa Baumgartner, BSN, RN, MED SURG- BC, for earning the !

🙌 Lisa was nominated by a patient's loved one for the extraordinary compassion and care she showed during one of the family's most difficult moments. More than providing exceptional clinical care, Lisa made the patient feel seen and cared for as a person. Her calming presence brought comfort in the midst of uncertainty, and her unwavering support left a lasting impression on both the patient and their loved ones.

"With kindness, patience and even moments of laughter, she helped break down complicated information into manageable pieces," the family shared. "Our family will never forget the impact she had not just on my father’s care, but on all of us."

👏 Thank you, Lisa, for all you do for SMH, our patients and our community!

08/07/2026

💜 Every member of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute has a story that answers one question: Why oncology?

For Dawn Moore, SMH Volunteer, Breast Health Services and Thrive Program Ambassador, her "why" is rooted in her own breast cancer journey.

After surviving a breast cancer diagnosis 20 years ago, Dawn made a promise to herself: when she made it through treatment, she would give back to others facing the same journey. That promise led her to 12 years ago, where she's become a source of comfort, compassion and hope for countless patients.

Watch as Dawn shares the passion behind her purpose.

08/06/2026

🚒❤️ Some calls change lives forever. While responding to a structure fire, on Sunday, Aug. 2, Sarasota County Firefighter Lt. Clay Huber suffered a cardiac arrest. In an instant, Lt. Huber, who had been helping others, became the one in need of help.

Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Sarasota County Emergency Services personnel, Lt. Huber was resuscitated and rushed to SMH-Sarasota for rapid intervention and critical care.

Today, he was greeted by nearly 100 fellow firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and other first responders who filled our Sarasota campus with applause, cheers and emotion as they celebrated the survival of one of their own.

It was a powerful reminder that behind every uniform is a family, a team and an entire community standing together.

🙏 To our first responders: You show up for us on our hardest days. It was our honor to be there for one of yours. Wishing Lt. Huber and his family continued strength and healing.

08/05/2026

⚾ Wondering what a Cardiac Athletic Screening for Adolescents (CASA) involves? It's quick, painless and non-invasive.

The free screening begins with the American Heart Association’s 14-point questionnaire, followed by a blood pressure check and an electrocardiogram (EKG) to help detect potential heart abnormalities.

Each year, nearly 2,000 seemingly healthy people under age 25 die from sudden cardiac arrest in the U.S., often without warning. 💬 “But about 90% of them can be prevented with a simple cardiac screening,” says Miranda Sturgeon, Manager of Cardiovascular Diagnostics at SMH. “To get that peace of mind knowing your child is safe, that they’re good to go on the field,” it’s a cause close to Sturgeon’s heart.

That's why SMH and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Specialty Physicians team up each year to present Cardiac Athletic Screening for Adolescents, giving parents peace of mind and helping ensure young athletes are ready to safely take the field.

08/04/2026

🏆 🎉 💙 Proud to continue setting the standard for exceptional patient care!

Named among the nation's best by U.S. News and World Report, Sarasota Memorial once again ranked #1 in the region, earning national recognition for excellence across multiple complex conditions and procedures.

⭐ SMH-Sarasota earned 17 High Performing ratings for, among other areas, rehabilitation, cancer, cardiac, orthopedic and stroke care.
⭐ SMH-Venice earned High Performing ratings for cardiac, orthopedic and diabetes care.

🙌 Congrats to every member of for providing award-winning, patient-centered care to our community every day!

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1700 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
34239

Telephone

+19419179000

Website

http://www.smh.com/

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