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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · 6d

👻 No tricks, just treatment! Sarasota Memorial's Urgent Care Centers have you covered with seven convenient locations for all your boo-boos, 7 days a week, from 8 AM-8 PM.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · 15d

Congrats to Fredric Jarrett, MD, volunteer physician at Sarasota Memorial’s Community Specialty Clinic, who was recognized by the Society for Vascular Surgery with the 2025 Excellence in Community Practice Award!

Learn more about Dr. Jarrett’s service & recognition: www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · 22d

SMH is bringing its nationally recognized inpatient & outpatient rehab services to South Sarasota County with a new state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Pavilion featuring 50 private inpatient suites, slated to open in early 2028 on its SMH-Venice Campus. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · 27d

Congrats to Jillian Stroud, MSN, RN, on earning the #DAISYNurseEducatorAward! Known for her calm, steady presence, Jillian “inspires confidence, ignites curiosity & reminds us why we chose nursing,” one teammate shared. Thank you, Jillian, for all you do!

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Sep 26

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SMH Ranked Among America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025

SARASOTA, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) was recognized today in Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. Forbes, in collab...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Sep 26

SMH is celebrating being named to Forbes' first-ever list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals! Ranked among the top five healthcare employers in FL — & #1 in the Suncoast region — this recognition celebrates the incredible work of 10,000+ members of #TeamSMH.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Sep 19

Big news for #TeamSMH & our patients! SMH’s Logistics Center has expanded into a new, state-of-the-art space at SMH-Sarasota — designed to make your care even more seamless. Today, staff got an exclusive first look during an open house, touring the center & meeting the team who makes it all happen!

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Sep 9

Earlier today, SMH was honored with two Seven Seals Awards from the Department of Defense’s ESGR, recognizing our commitment to supporting members of #TeamSMH who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves & National Guard.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Sep 4

SMH's cardiac team continues to demonstrate what excellence in heart care looks like — nationally recognized by the federal government and Becker's Hospital Review for achieving
the lowest rate of unplanned hospital visits following coronary artery bypass graft surgery!
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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Aug 22

👏🌷 Congrats to TULIP Award winner Angela Duffy, BS, RDMS, RVT, Multi-Skill Ultrasound Tech Lead!

Angela is known for her compassion, professionalism and ability to make every patient feel comfortable and cared for. Thank you, Angela, for all you do!

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Aug 12

SMH breaks ground on SMH-North Port this November—and is already planning ahead!

A $57M expansion will add 3 floors of shell space to the 100-bed hospital. This will allow the hospital to quickly double its inpatient capacity to 208 beds in the future. Learn more: www.smh.com/NorthPortUpd...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Aug 6

A Decade of 5-Star Care! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🎉 For the 10th year in a row, SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Rooftop Café at SMH-Sarasota just got even tastier. Now serving new favorites like citrus smoothies, juicy beef sliders, crispy buffalo chicken & even more mouthwatering entrées. Now open from 7 AM-8 PM, Monday-Friday, so you can enjoy great food with a great view—for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jul 25

SMH-Sarasota & SMH-Venice were recently recognized by the American Heart Association as role models for advanced treatments, safety protocols & evidence-based practices! Both campuses were honored with the top stroke award, Stroke Gold Plus, as well as additional life-saving resuscitation awards.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jul 17

The first trimester is critical for a healthy pregnancy, but a nationwide OB shortage is making accessing prenatal care early a challenge. To close the gaps in care, SMH created a Pregnancy Care Team that is helping women access the vital care they need. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

SMH Creates Pregnancy Care Team to Support Prenatal Care Amid Nationwide OB Shortage

SARASOTA, Fla. (July 17, 2025) – The first trimester is a crucial time in a woman’s pregnancy, when obstetricians monitor fetal development, manage potential risks and help ensure a safe, healthy deli...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jul 11

💙 BIG thanks to Elizabeth Richter, MD, for her Community Specialty Clinic service! For 30+ years, the clinic has supported financially vulnerable residents in Sarasota. Thanks to volunteer physicians like Dr. Richter, CSC patients will always find expert care & compassion.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jul 1

Earlier this year, Money ranked SMH as the #1 hospital in Florida & #25 nationwide for overall quality & care, with recognition in multiple specialties, including cardiac, cancer, maternity & pediatric care.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jul 1

We're thrilled to announce that SMH has been ranked among the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitative care according to Money Magazine's 2025 “Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation” study! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sarasota Memorial's ortho team is taking hip replacement surgery to the next level with mixed reality technology!

Led by orthopedic surgeon Edward Stolarski, MD, SMH has successfully completed over 100 surgeries using HipInsight’s latest intra-operative guidance system. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jun 19

Radiology & neurology teams at SMH are using nuclear imaging & diagnostic tools like DaTscan & PET scans to detect early markers of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s-related dementia & other causes of cognitive impairment that might not be visible on traditional MRI or CT scans. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

Newer Brain Scans Helping Doctors Detect, Treat Different Types of Dementia Earlier

SARASOTA, Fla. (June 19, 2025) – If you or a loved one is experiencing early signs of dementia or cognitive impairment, specialized brain imaging used at Sarasota Memorial Hospital can help detect dif...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌀 8 months ago, Hurricane Milton made impact — taking the "M" in SMH-Venice with it. Coincidence? We think not.

Milton, your alphabet crime spree ends here. Next time, just take a brochure — not the branding.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · Jun 4

Congrats to the 2025 Research Award Honorees, recognized at SMH's Interprofessional Research Conference—which brought together 350+ healthcare professionals at our brand-new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute! www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

3rd Annual Interprofessional Research Conference Draws Record Attendance as SMH/FSU Present 2025 Awards

SARASOTA, Fla. (June 4, 2025) – The Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute and Florida State University College of Medicine held its 2025 Interprofessional Research Conference on May 7, showcasi...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · May 28

🎉 We're proud to announce that SMH has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care! SMH earned national recognition in five high-performing specialties: Cardiac, Endocrine, Neurological, Orthopedic, and Pulmonary Care. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · May 21

👏 Thank you, Becker's Hospital Review, for highlighting SMH-Venice's recognition for Outstanding Patient Experience & Patient Safety Excellence, placing the hospital among the top 3% in the nation to be dual recipients of both awards!

Learn more: www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and...

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System @smhcs.bsky.social · May 16

Surgeons with Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute are among a leading group of oncology specialists using AI-powered, 3D surgical imaging to enhance precision and improve outcomes for cancer patients. www.smh.com/Home/News-Ev...

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