Sarasota Memorial Hospital: Medical Freedom on the Ballot

Mary Flynn O’Neill, Tanya Parus, Dr. Stephen Guffanti, Dr. Tamzin Rossenwasser
Sarasota Fl has seen an explosion in population catapulting this sleepy sw florida community to one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. It is home to a growing population of new Floridians who require a myriad of services with healthcare being one of the most necessary.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a publicly funded hospital that has serviced that growing community since its founding in 1925. It has achieved numerous awards for excellence. But when Covid happened, and 32 families had loved ones died alone due to the stringent covid protocols, the public hospital board meetings became a rally cry for people from all over to state their concerns and demand accountability.