Community Celebrates Opening of Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion
SARASOTA, Fla. (June 15, 2026) – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomed several hundred community members, supporters, physicians and staff to a series of grand opening events last week celebrating the opening of the new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion, a transformative addition to the health system’s nationally recognized Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.
(VIDEO) Novel Screening for Pancreatic Cancer
SMH’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is enrolling patients in a research study evaluating LINFU (Low-Intensity Non-Focused Ultrasound), an emerging screening technology designed to help doctors identify precancerous changes in people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, but who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Kenneth Meredith, MD, chief of gastrointestinal oncology at […]
Sarasota Memorial Welcomes Interventional Radiologists to First Physicians Group Care Network
First Physicians Group was pleased to recently welcome a distinguished team of board certified diagnostic and interventional radiologists, further expanding access to advanced, minimally invasive care across our award-winning healthcare system.
FPG Surgical Oncologists Moving To New Office Location
The following First Physicians Group practices will be moving from their current office locations onto the 6th Floor of the Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion on the SMH-Sarasota campus: Thoracic Surgery and Lung Cancer Phone number: (941) 917-8791 Dr. M. Blair Marshall Spencer Bouton, PA-C Phaylinh Smith, PA-C Linda Kessel, APRN Colon/Rectal Surgery Phone number: (941) 262-1400 […]
Sarasota Memorial Launches Clinical Trial to Improve Prenatal Screening for Expecting Families
SARASOTA, Fla. (May 12, 2026) – Pregnant women on the Suncoast have the opportunity to take part in a global study aimed at improving prenatal screening and helping families understand their baby’s health before birth.
(VIDEO) The Rise in Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Colorectal cancer is making headlines — and increasingly, it’s affecting younger adults. Stephen Kucera, MD, FPG Gastroenterologist and Medical Director of Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Oncology at SMH, explains why diagnoses are rising in people under 55, what may be driving the trend, and the warning signs no one should ignore. He also shares the lifesaving […]
(VIDEO) Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders
No matter the sleep disorder a person may be experiencing, getting an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment is essential, as quality sleep plays a critical role in overall health. Rabih Loutfi, MD, FPG Pulmonologist and Medical Director of Sarasota Memorial’s Sleep Disorder Center, explains how sleep impacts overall well-being and highlights the comprehensive diagnostic services […]
(VIDEO) Treating Colorectal Cancers
Cancers of the colon or rectum are more common than many people think. Alexander Casella, MD, discusses how the cancers are different and treatment options available to patients.
Sarasota Memorial Joins International Study to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Heart Surgery
Clinical trial explores whether adding procedures during planned heart operations can reduce a common and serious complication.
The Connection Between HPV and Throat Cancer
With FPG Head & Neck Surgeon and Cancer Specialist Peter Vosler, MD, PhD, FACS