Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sarasota Memorial Comprehensive Stroke Center

The most advanced stroke interventions are available at SMH-Sarasota, the only nationally recognized, state-certified                      Comprehensive Stroke Center in Sarasota County.  Comprehensive Stroke Centers offer a wider range of specialists and the latest          treatment options for people who suffer complex strokes, severe deficits or multiple organ challenges.

SMH-Venice is designated as a Primary Stroke Center.  This designation signifies that SMH-Venice completed a rigorous onsite survey and met or exceeded all requirements for advanced stroke care.

SMH’s ER in North Port is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Center.  All three SMH facilities follow the same emergency care protocols to diagnose and stabilize patients experiencing stroke emergencies, with helipads to speed transport time for patients who need to be airlifted from outlying areas or transported to SMH-Sarasota.  The system-of-care approach ensures stroke patients receive the right care at the right time, regardless of which SMH facility initially treats and stabilizes.