MESSENGER

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE STAFF OF SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

June 14, 2021

June 11, 2021
Your Opinion Counts in Gallup Survey!
What takes only a few minutes to complete, yet has a significant impact on our workplace? It’s the 2021 Sarasota Memorial Employee Opinion Survey, which will kick off July 12…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
Path Clears for New Era in Behavioral Health Care
Demolition of the old Bayside East office building has begun, making way for a new Behavioral Health Pavilion SMH is moving forward with plans to replace its aging behavioral health…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
Food & Nutrition Set to Unveil New Patient Meal Service, Updated Kitchen
Next week, Food & Nutrition Services will begin rolling out its new patient meal delivery service along with a fully renovated kitchen. In addition to giving patients a greater number…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
Apheresis Center Opens
Last week, Sarasota Memorial launched its in-house apheresis program, which employs advanced technology to separate and remove, exchange or modify a blood component to treat conditions such as kidney disease,…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
Trauma Center Marks 5th Anniversary of Full State Designation
Five years ago, Sarasota Memorial received long-awaited word from the Florida Department of Health that it had successfully completed the application process to become a Level II Trauma Center. In…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
EPIC Events Now Under Way!
The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation has launched the 2021 Employee Partners In Caring (EPIC) campaign! EPIC’s success relies on the participation and generosity of SMHCS staff. Since 2003, employees have…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
Hurricane Season is Here, Are You Ready?
Hurricane Season began this month. Now’s the time to make your preparations for a safe storm season. Staff should take time to review Sarasota Memorial’s Hurricane Response Plan as well…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
SMH Again Earns Awards for Quality and Safety
Sarasota Memorial continues to lead the region in quality and safety, earning a 5-star rating for overall quality from the federal government and another “A” for patient safety in hospital…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
On-Site Wellness Programs & Classes
Looking for a stress-relieving break at work? Check out these in-person activities at SMH: Gentle Yoga: Yoga sessions take place every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon in the Community…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
Staff Help Host Unforgettable Wedding
When SMH Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow Caitlin Bass, MD, and the staff on 7ET/Cardiac Progressive 4 heard that patient Frank Rode had been planning to get married before his…
Read more...
June 11, 2021
SMH Urgent Care Centers Top Local Poll
SMH’s Urgent Care Centers were recently named the No. 1 Urgent Care/ Walk-in Center in the 2021 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards. Congratulations to the approximately 100 staff and physicians…
Read more...
Modify your subscription    |    View online