![Manatee Memorial Hospital Receives Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program Certification for Comprehensive Stroke](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/MMH_Certification_for_Comprehensive_Stroke_0.jpg?itok=FmnmqLbX)
November 30, 2020
This certification confirms that the stroke specialty of Manatee Memorial Hospital is providing high quality care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.
![Manatee Memorial Is First Hospital in Florida to Reach 500 WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implants](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/MMH_500_Watchman_Implants.jpg?itok=D4f2bdZ7)
November 05, 2020
The implant is designed for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) as an alternative to long-term blood thinners.
![Manatee Memorial Hospital Receives Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/MMH_GWTG_Target_Stroke_Steering_Committee.jpg?itok=jN7ChScZ)
September 09, 2020
Awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
![Manatee Memorial Hospital Doctors and nurses holding Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Quality Achievement](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/MMH_Mission_Lifeline_Chest_Pain_Committee.jpg?itok=rMCWfcgu)
August 28, 2020
Hospital honored for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association® for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
![Manatee Memorial Is First Hospital on Florida West Coast To Implant Next-Generation WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Manatee_WatchmanFLX.jpg?itok=sGNMnVZw)
August 20, 2020
The WATCHMAN FLX device is the only FDA-approved implant proven to reduce stroke risk in people with AF not caused by a heart valve problem.
![Wellington Regional Medical Center Names Level III NICU After Manatee Memorial Hospital CEO Kevin DiLallo](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Wellington_NICU_Kevin_DiLallo.jpg?itok=DTKF1I8v)
February 20, 2020
DiLallo served as CEO of WRMC from 2000 to 2010 and oversaw the growth of the NICU. Today, the NICU is being named in his honor.
![Manatee Memorial Hospital Breast Care Center](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/MMH_Breast_Committee_NAPBC_Award.jpg?itok=XZk_NY5j)
January 31, 2020
Breast Care Center Receives Accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
Manatee Memorial is the first hospital in Manatee and Sarasota Counties to receive this accreditation.
January 15, 2020
Manatee Memorial Hospital became the first hospital on the Florida West Coast to perform a new procedure that offers a non-surgical way to prepare patients for kidney dialysis.
![manatee surgical weight loss program](https://www.manateememorial.com/sites/manateememorial.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Manatee_weight_loss_program.jpg?itok=UBqmnaay)
October 11, 2019
Hospital recognized for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.
July 02, 2019
These awards recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.