About Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, an 839-bed regional medical center, is among the largest public health systems in Florida. With over 6,400 staff, it is Sarasota County’s largest employer. The hospital's Medical Staff includes more than 1,400 credentialed providers who represent 60 specialties. Over 750 members of the community contribute their time and skills as volunteers.

A community hospital, founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial is governed by the nine-member elected and unpaid Sarasota County Public Hospital Board.

Sarasota Memorial is a full-service health system, with specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedic and neuroscience services, as well as a network of outpatient centers and a network of outpatient and urgent care centers, laboratories, diagnostic imaging, physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among its many programs. It is the only hospital in Sarasota County providing obstetrical services, pediatrics, Level III neonatal intensive care, psyciatric services for patients of all ages and a Level II Trauma Center.