Innovative Trial Using Robotic Pets Enhances Dementia Care, Patient Outcomes at SMH

An innovative study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital has found that interactive robotic pets can help hospitalized patients with dementia feel safer, more engaged and improve clinical outcomes. One of the first studies of its kind conducted in a hospital setting, the results highlight the value of using innovative, non-pharmacologic strategies to support dementia care.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Sarasota Memorial CIO Pam Ramhofer Receives Florida’s Prestigious ORBIE Award

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CIO Pamela Ramhofer was one of six leading CIOs in Florida to receive a prestigious ORBIE award for leadership, innovation and industry impact at a statewide ceremony this month.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Ranked Among Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers”

Sarasota Memorial is pleased to share that it has once again been ranked among “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes/Statista.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Hospital Board Approves Plan for Outpatient Endoscopy Center next to SMH-Venice Campus

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is moving forward with plans to open an outpatient endoscopy and digestive health center next to its SMH-Venice Campus, part of a continuing effort to address community needs in the rapidly growing south Sarasota County region.

Monday, February 9, 2026

SMH Named One of Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

Sarasota Memorial is honored to be named one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals. The independent quality analysis, announced by Premier Inc. and published in Modern HealthCare today, evaluated a wide range of care provided to heart patients and highlighted hospitals with the best results

Tuesday, February 3, 2026