On Friday, March 27, 2026, nearly 450 guests attended Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon at The ORA. The event featured an interactive panel discussion titled “Real Words: A Candid Conversation About Health, Hormones, and Happiness.” Proceeds were raised to help Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring world-class healthcare to our community.

The program opened with a welcome from event co-chairs Barbara Rodkin, Healthcare Foundation board member, and Audrey Stewart, followed by an update on Sarasota Memorial from Jen Rosati, Chief Financial Officer, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.The educational program was moderated by Lulu, co-host of the CMA-nominated Maverick and Lulu in the Morning show on 92.1 & 103.1 WCTQ, and featured a panel of female healthcare experts: Angela Boldo, M.D., Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Endocrinologist; Kelly Hamel, M.D., Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist; and Sarah Kimball, M.D., Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgical Oncologist.

The panel explored the realities of menopause, addressing common misconceptions, its impact on women’s overall health, and offering actionable insights for managing this transition with confidence. To conclude the event, the panel held a question-and-answer session with attendees.

“Women & Medicine continues to resonate by offering relevant, trusted health information,” said Healthcare Foundation President Stacey Corley. “The event creates a space for learning, conversation and empowerment, while supporting Sarasota Memorial.”

 2026 Women & Medicine-Sarasota Lead Sponsors

Scientist: Kimberly and Michael Wedge Family Fund; Barbara Rodkin and Audrey Stewart

Researcher: Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation; Deb Kabinoff Fund, Charmaine Downie and Angelia Wood; First Horizon Foundation; Lorraine and Richard Schwarz Family Foundation, Gwen MacKenzie and Angelia Wood; MITER Foundation and PGT; Natera Inc.; Sandi Stuart and Mike Murray; Charlie Ann Syprett

Special Sponsor: STROLL West of Trail

For more information about Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, visit smhf.org.

 

About Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation is the philanthropic partner that helps Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring world-class healthcare to our community. For 50 years, the Healthcare Foundation has provided Sarasota Memorial with support for patient care, facilities, technology, ongoing clinical education and medical research. smhf.org