Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

About the Company

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a public, non-profit healthcare system based in Sarasota, Florida, continuously operating since 1925. Its main hospital serves as a regional referral center and trauma center, and is the central coordination point for services across the entire system. The system serves residents of Sarasota County and Manatee County, providing a wide range of hospital and outpatient services.

Services and Scope of Care

The system offers full-profile hospital care, including diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment, and postoperative care in various medical specialties. It includes hospitals, emergency centers, specialist clinics, laboratories, diagnostic imaging facilities, and other outpatient facilities, ensuring continuity of care from primary to high-specialty services. As a regional public system, it also functions as a 'safety net' for the community, providing access to care for uninsured or underinsured individuals.

For Whom

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System targets its services at residents and visitors of the region, particularly in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, who require comprehensive hospital and outpatient care within a single, cohesive system. Patients seeking emergency care and hospital treatment, as well as those looking for specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, or long-term care, all benefit from its offerings. As a public healthcare system, it also prioritizes patients in financial need, ensuring access to necessary medical services.

Mission and Role in the Community

Since its founding in 1925, the system has grown alongside the needs of the local community, expanding its service offerings and medical infrastructure. As the only public hospital system in the area, it plays a key role in ensuring equitable access to healthcare services and supporting the health of residents through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The system collaborates with numerous local partners to facilitate access to primary, specialist, and surgical care in a highly integrated manner.