BayCare

11/19/2025

We had the privilege of joining with thousands this past weekend for the American Heart Association’s Tampa Bay Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. So many of our team members came out to support this annual event that brings Tampa Bay together to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, as well as funds for lifesaving research and education.

We are so proud of Ava, a pediatric patient at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, who received a survivor’s cape. When she was just five weeks old, doctors diagnosed Ava with genetic dilated cardiomyopathy. Thanks to her fighting spirit and the care she has received from Dr. Jeremy Ringewald and the team at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Ava is a survivor, enjoying life and dancing competitively.

11/18/2025

We are proud to once again stand with law enforcement in their efforts to keep our children safe by providing medical and mental health care to children recovered during “Operation Home for the Holidays”.

The two-week, multi-city operation conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service, targeted human trafficking operations in Jacksonville, Ft. Myers, Orlando and Tampa, resulting in the rescue of 122 children, 57 of whom were located in the Tampa Bay area.

Read how BayCare provided care for these critically endangered youth, and how we are lending our expertise to other hospital systems across the state as they develop their own strategies to assist law enforcement during special operations.

The two-week, multi-city operation recovered 122 children, including 57 from the Tampa Bay area. Read about how BayCare is working with law enforcement to serve endangered youth by providing medical and mental health care.

11/17/2025

Check out the highlights from an event at St. Joseph's Hospital to celebrate progress on the BayCare Proton Center! Guest speakers and patient stories underscored the importance of bringing this advanced cancer treatment to our community, while guided tours offered a behind-the-scenes look at the center’s construction progress. We look forward to treating our first patients next year.

11/17/2025

"You have to have the bad days to appreciate the good ones." - Unknown. 🥰

11/14/2025

A Beautiful Day for BayCare Kids at The ANNIKA! ⛳

On Wednesday, BayCare Kids patient ambassadors and their families enjoyed an unforgettable day at The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Pro-Am through the new Kicks for a Cause partnership. 👟

Nine young artists saw their custom shoe designs come to life on the course — worn by LPGA athletes, special guests and Annika Sörenstam and her family. Seeing their artwork celebrated in such a big way brought smiles, pride and a few happy tears. 💙

Families watched the Pro-Am, shared their stories, met the athletes and guests wearing their designs, and connected with Laced by Liv, the artist who transformed each child’s artwork into meaningful wearable art. 🎨

It was a heartfelt day filled with joy, courage and community, all while shining a light on BayCare Kids and the compassionate pediatric care we provide across Tampa Bay. ☀️

🔗Learn more: https://bit.ly/485fv1U
Morton Plant Mease Foundation

11/13/2025

🎉 Awesome news! Eleven BayCare acute-care hospitals earned an “A” for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, which collects and analyzes patient safety data at nearly 3,000 general hospitals, nationwide. We’re thrilled to be recognized among the nation's best with this top rating for our team's commitment to quality and safety. 🏅💙 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pcgm7R

BayCare's dedication to patient safety and high-quality care is recognized by data released today by The Leapfrog Group.

11/12/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ Your family’s health history is more than a record — it’s a roadmap to wellness. Learn how talking about inherited conditions this Thanksgiving can help you and your loved ones stay ahead of health risks.🩺 Read more: https://bit.ly/4r0LQzu

This Thanksgiving, sharing your family health history can be just as meaningful as sharing a favorite dish. Even a small conversation can support better health for you, your family and generations to come.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor all veterans, the brave heroes who served our country.🦅 Behind every uniform is a story of love, sacrifice and resilience. Thank you for giving so much so we could live freely. ❤️

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."
– Joseph Campbell

11/10/2025

"Fall seven times, stand up eight." – Japanese Proverb 💙

11/07/2025

At BayCare, compassion is at the heart of everything we do. 💙 For 89-year-old Anthony Fabrizio, that compassion became something extraordinary — the chance to marry the love of his life.

Anthony often shared stories with his care team, but one subject always made him light up: Nancy Woodard, the woman he had loved since childhood. As his health declined, he shared his final wish to marry Nancy before the end of his life. The team quickly came together, transforming his hospital room at Mease Countryside Hospital into a celebration space with garland, balloons, rose petals and candles. Team members gathered to witness the blessing of their union.

Moments like these remind us that healing extends far beyond medicine.

📖 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/47LZqxI

A hospital room became a wedding chapel as the Mease Countryside Hospital team honored a patient’s final wish to marry his lifelong love.

11/06/2025

Third space endoscopy offers minimally invasive treatment for many ailments including precancerous and cancerous lesions, swallowing disorders, gastroparesis and Zenker’s diverticulum, among other gastrointestinal conditions. Sunny Wilson said the third space endoscopy procedure she received earlier this year at St. Anthony's Hospital changed her life. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qJW5bh

This minimally invasive procedure, performed within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, can treat a variety of conditions and often allows for faster patient recovery.

11/05/2025

The “strong, silent type” works in the movies, but not in the doctor’s office. Your health depends on speaking up. Ask questions, even the uncomfortable ones, about prostate health, colonoscopies, sexual health and mental well-being. There’s no shame in saying, “I’ve never felt like this before.” Your life could depend on it. 💪