BayCare

02/10/2026

Whether you work in an office, from home or in a hybrid role, small daily habits can make a big difference in how you feel and perform. From adding movement to your day 🏃‍♀️💪 and optimizing your workspace to taking mindful breaks 🧘‍♀️ and staying hydrated 💧, workplace wellness doesn’t have to be complicated.

BayCare physician Dr. Keith Waldrep shares practical, easy-to-follow tips to help you stay focused, energized and balanced ⚖️ no matter where you log in.
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Discover simple workplace wellness strategies you can use in the office, at home or in a hybrid setting with insight from BayCare physician Dr. Keith Waldrep. From mindful breaks to healthier habits, these tips can help you boost focus, reduce stress and feel your best throughout the day.

02/09/2026

Stretch for 60 seconds. Your body will thank you. 🤸‍♀️⏱️💪

02/06/2026

As the region’s largest academic health system, we continue to grow, without losing the heart of who we are. 💙 You can lean on us to take care of you when you need us most. Watch our inspiring commercial and see what makes BayCare special: people who lift one another up and care guided by compassion and integrity.

02/05/2026

With the introduction of harm-reduction vending machines in Pasco County, BayCare and our community partners, Florida Department of Health (DOH) Pasco County, Florida, Government and Alliance for Healthy Communities-AHC are expanding access to potentially lifesaving tools to those who need it most. Read how BayCare is responding to the needs of the community by removing barriers and innovating new strategies to deliver on-time behavioral health care.

The innovative program, which aims to reduce the number of overdose deaths in the county, is the newest way BayCare is working with community partners to make behavioral health care more accessible.

02/04/2026

This Heart Month, we’re celebrating the life‑changing impact of BayCare’s Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR).

After open‑heart valve surgery, patient Randy Maxson joined our ICR program at Mease Countryside Hospital, and the results were incredible. Through monitored exercise, nutrition workshops and hands‑on lifestyle coaching, he regained strength, lost 53 pounds and even fit back into his Coast Guard uniform for a meaningful family moment.

Learn more about Randy’s journey and how comprehensive, compassionate care empowers patients to reclaim their health: https://bit.ly/3LTKaIq

After a major cardiac event, patients are often left wondering what comes next and what recovery will look like. The intensive cardiac rehabilitation program at Mease Countryside Hospital helps them rebuild strength, gain confidence and support long-term health.

02/03/2026

BayCare is proud to announce Deirdre Franzese, CPA, as our vice president of system financial shared services—a role that strengthens enterprise‑wide financial operations and long‑term sustainability.

In this position, Deirdre will lead net revenue management, financial reporting and finance‑related technology, while overseeing shared services including accounts payable and payroll. Her work will support consistency, transparency and operational excellence across our system.

Deirdre has been a key financial leader since 2017, guiding BayCare Medical Group’s financial operations and driving major gains in automation, efficiency and real‑time decision support.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aeToqR

Meet BayCare’s new financial shared services leader and learn about how she will help drive operational excellence and transparency across the health system.

02/02/2026

Take 3 deep breaths. Reset your nervous system. 🌬️😌🧠

02/01/2026

At BayCare, we honor the lived experience, profound legacy, and ongoing contributions of our Black team members this Black History Month. We are thankful for our team members who play a vital role in shaping our community's health. We recognize their stories, achievements and the value they bring to BayCare.

01/31/2026

Are you slouching or sitting up straight? Learn why good posture is important and how to build a strong foundation with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Streufert in this episode of BayCare HealthChat. 🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4t8fYtN

01/30/2026

Big news! ✨ BayCare Alliant Hospital has earned Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease‑Specific Care in Respiratory Failure.

When recovery takes longer, families need a care team that never stops showing up. 💙

As our region’s long‑term acute care resource, BayCare Alliant Hospital in Dunedin provides focused critical care, 24/7 respiratory support and comprehensive rehabilitation for patients who need more time and specialized attention between a hospital stay and the next step in recovery.

This certification follows a rigorous review of clinical practices, program management, team education and patient‑family engagement — affirming our commitment to safety, quality and compassionate care.

As a 48‑bed specialty acute care hospital, BayCare Alliant serves as a vital bridge for patients with complex respiratory needs, helping them move forward at their own pace.
See how the BayCare Alliant team is elevating respiratory care in our community: https://bit.ly/4rr630Q

BayCare Alliant Hospital’s latest certification underscores its commitment to delivering specialized care for patients with complex respiratory needs. The recognition highlights the hospital’s ongoing efforts to elevate safety, quality and patient-centered outcomes.

01/29/2026

We're committed to helping our community beat cancer, and our lung cancer screening programs are seeing great success. 🌟 The comprehensive, patient-centered care each patient receives facilitates prompt diagnosis and treatment. Joel Castor didn’t know he had a problem until his new doctor saw his CT scan. In less than two months, he saw specialists, had surgery and walked away cancer free. Read more: https://bit.ly/4k2fgKg

Morton Plant Hospital’s lung nodule clinic demonstrates BayCare’s commitment to delivering expert clinical care and innovative treatments to help more people beat cancer.

01/28/2026

After a devastating car accident left 12-year-old Charlotte critically injured, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and our on-campus Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay, Inc. became a lifeline for her family. 💙

From emergency trauma care to weeks in the pediatric ICU and inpatient rehab, our caregivers were by Charlotte’s side through every moment of her recovery. Thankfully her mom, Vivian, never had to choose between being close to her daughter and caring for herself. Just a short walk from Charlotte’s patient room, the Ronald McDonald House offered a quiet place to rest, recharge and stay connected through the toughest moments.

Charlotte is now recovering at home, and her family remains grateful for the lifesaving care from St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and the emotional support from the Ronald McDonald House staff. Watch the full video by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4k7pCc2