Morton Plant Hospital

12/25/2025

From our family to yours, wishing you a joyous and healthy holiday!

12/21/2025

In lieu of individual holiday parties, teams could opt in for our fifth annual holiday food truck extravaganza. Nine food trucks offered a variety of yummy food. Even a few rain sprinkles couldn’t dampen the mood as ugly sweaters, festive decorations and fun conversations helped make spirits bright!

12/19/2025

This year we had the privilege of helping brighten the holiday season for 25 families who delivered babies here. Our sister hospital, Mease Countryside, also helped 25 families. The families participate in the home visitation program through the Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas. Our maternity unit has been sponsoring holiday wish lists for families for 20 years, and it became a hospital wide initiative 8 years ago.

12/14/2025

Team members enjoyed a special treat when hospital leadership provided a delicious brunch to celebrate the holidays. Leaders had the privilege of serving team members to show appreciation for all they do each day to ensure our patients receive excellent care. We are grateful for the dedication of our Food and Nutrition Services team members who worked extra hours to prepare and help serve all the meals.

12/12/2025

What a year! 🎉✨ BayCare reached new heights in 2025—thanks to our incredible team, innovative partnerships and a shared commitment to compassionate care. We’re proud of every milestone and excited for what’s ahead. Watch our special video recap and also read more here: https://bit.ly/3XO5scL

12/11/2025

BayCare provided four patients without insurance a wonderful holiday gift – a free joint replacement. Read more:

BayCare physicians provided four free joint replacement surgeries for patients without insurance as part of a national charitable program.

12/06/2025

BayCare Medical Group is proud to welcome Maria Skopis, DO, who is board certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. Dr. Skopis sees patients 18 and older at the BayCare Medical Group practice at 430 Morton Plant St., Suite 100. Clearwater.

She provides comprehensive care and specializes in autoimmune and arthritic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. She works with her patients to create personalized treatment plans that support their goals toward well-being.

Dr. Skopis earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. She completed an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where she also served as chief resident, and completed a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital/Miami VA Hospital in Miami. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Women’s Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Rheumatology and the Association of Women in Rheumatology. She is fluent in Greek.

Dr. Skopis’ office phone number is (727) 461-8970. She accepts most major insurance plans.

Learn more: https://baycare.org/doctors/maria-skopis-1235641663

12/02/2025

If you happen to be in the hospital waiting for a loved one or visiting someone, why not stop by our gift shop? Located on the first floor of the Doyle Tower, our gift shop features some adorable holiday items and great gifts. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

Shannon, a registered dietitian II, was recently selected as a 2025 WOW! Team Member of the Month.

This honor recognizes team members who go beyond job descriptions and expectations while supporting other team members and taking care of our patients and customers.

Shannon began her BayCare journey in the Food and Nutrition Services Contact Center as a food representative while she was pursuing her degree in food and nutrition sciences to become a registered dietitian. After completing internships here and at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, we hired her as a registered dietitian.

Her manager wrote, “Shannon’s dedication and passion for her work is unparalleled. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every task is completed to the highest standard. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring.”

Shannon is described as the ultimate team player who is willing to jump in and help in any situation. She is an innovative thinker and creative problem solver who regularly comes up with creative solutions to challenges.

Congratulations, Shannon! We are proud to have you on our team!

11/21/2025

To raise awareness of the dangers of smoking and offer support to quit, Frankie, our pulmonary patient navigator, teamed with Demi from the Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center to host an information table outside our cafeteria for the Great American Smoke Out. Several team members and visitors stopped by to get more information on how to start the journey to a smoke-free life.

11/20/2025

As the leading provider of behavioral health services in West Central Florida, we’re excited to announce that the state of Florida has recognized BayCare’s commitment to excellence in behavioral health by designating St. Joseph’s Hospital as the BayCare Behavioral Health Teaching Hospital at St. Joseph’s. Read how this new designation, made possible through a partnership with the Florida State University College of Medicine’s Center for Behavioral Health Integration, is working to train the next generation of behavioral health professionals.

Addressing West Central Florida’s ongoing behavioral health needs, the State of Florida has designated BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Hospital as a behavioral health teaching hospital. The move reinforces BayCare’s commitment to advancing behavioral health care throughout the region.