Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than a million patient visits across its two hospital campuses, freestanding ER, and network of outpatient care centers. Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 178 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
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1700 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida 34239, US
2600 Laurel Road E.
North Venice, Florida 34275, US
💙At SMH, serving our community goes beyond healthcare! Today, our team of volunteers spent the morning tidying up the 2.6 mile stretch of Pinebrook Rd. as part of the Adopt-A-Road Program. #KeepSRQCountyBeautiful #DoBeautifulThings #TeamSMH
👏 🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Alexa Kaminski on earning the #smhEXCEL Physician of the Quarter Award! 🙌 An anesthesiologist MD, Dr. Kaminski, has excelled in the anesthesiology group transition to First Physicians Group. She is well-known for her uplifting personality, dedication, and thorough care for patients. "She is not only kind and empathetic, but also has a genuine appreciation for others," said one of her colleagues. Thank you, Dr. Kaminski, for all you do! 🙌👏
8:15 am Update: While some phone and software applications have been impacted by the Microsoft-related global network outage, the health system is using manual and backup systems until service is fully restored. Both Sarasota Memorial hospitals, as well as all SMH and FPG facilities, are open and operating on our regular schedule. We are working to mitigate any affects of the global Microsoft-related outage throughout the system.
💙 Many thanks to #TeamSMH whose expertise in life-saving measures ensures the best outcomes for patients facing heart and stroke emergencies! 🎉 SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice are celebrating recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering life-saving treatment, reducing recovery times, and decreasing hospital readmissions. Both SMH campuses were honored with the AHA's top stroke award, Stroke Gold Plus, as well as additional awards, including Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, in this year's "Get With The Guidelines" quality review. Learn how these awards translate to better patient care ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eyvkzSr8
🙌 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that SMH-Sarasota has earned top marks in U.S. News' 2024-2025 "Best Hospitals" list released today! 💙 Congratulations to all of #TeamSMH! Your unwavering diligence and dedication to our patients and community have consistently placed SMH among the top hospitals in the nation. 👏 This year's rankings place SMH among the nation's 50 "Best Hospitals" in America for rehabilitation and among the nation's top 10% for 23 other "high-performing" specialties, procedures and conditions. https://lnkd.in/eFnPPvEC
Dr. Karjoo, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Sarasota, is bravely battling end-stage renal disease and raising awareness not only for herself, but also for the countless others who are waiting for their life-saving donor match. 💬 "In someone that young, such as this particular person, you could give her another 40-45 years of life," said James Fiorica, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Sarasota Memorial.
🌼🏆 Congrats to #smhVenice nurse Trevor Williams, RN, DNP for earning the #DAISYaward by going above & beyond to make a difference in the lives of our patients & their families! 🙌 Trevor received recognition for his exceptional care towards a patient in the ICU, as well as their loved one. The patient's family member nominated him for the Daisy Award, commending his remarkable level of support and compassion that went above and beyond. "My trust in him gave me a sense of calm and strength to make important decisions," said the patient's loved one. 👏 Thank you, Trevor, for all you do for SMH, our patients & our community! #smhNursesRock #MagnetNurses #BestOfTheBest
A message from Sarasota Memorial’s President & CEO, David Verinder: 💬 “As Sarasota Memorial approaches its 100th anniversary in 2025, we are proud of our long tradition of health care excellence. Thanks to the strong support of our community and Hospital Board and the tireless efforts of our exceptional staff and volunteers. Amid our dramatic growth, our team remains committed to providing the best possible experience for each and every patient who comes through our doors, whether it’s in the hospital, emergency room, outpatient center, clinic or physician office. All of us at Sarasota Memorial are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to providing you with the highest level of care for decades to come.” 🙌 Learn more about Sarasota Memorial’s commitment to patient-centered, patient-safe care, https://lnkd.in/e3UVKnuX
👏 🏆 Congrats to #smhEXCEL Award winner Edward “Eddie” Williams, Advanced Practice Senior Technical Systems Analyst! 🙌 Eddie always exceeds expectations with his positive attitude and expertise. He takes pride in his work and sets a high standard for excellence. An exceptional problem-solver, Eddie never fails to impress. One of his colleagues put it best: "Eddie comes to work every day with a cheerful outlook, a willing spirit, a ready smile, and a strong work ethic.” 👏👏 Thank you, Eddie, for all you do!
🎉 We're excited to announce that SMH-Sarasota was ranked among America’s 10 Best Hospitals in a 2024 hospital quality study released by MONEY Magazine. 🙌 This national recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of #TeamSMH, who strive tirelessly to ensure patient satisfaction and provide high-quality, world-class care! Learn what this recognition means for patients, https://lnkd.in/eEbfyhWP