Mease Dunedin Hospital

03/13/2026

BayCare is committed to meeting the wide-ranging health needs of our neighbors in Pinellas County. 💙

Every three years, BayCare conducts a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the most significant health needs across our region and develop strategies to address them.

Access the CHNA for Pinellas County and learn how BayCare and its community partners are responding to meet your community’s needs here: bit.ly/3PemoIa

03/03/2026

Happy Women's History Month! We're proud to recognize the incredible women who make a difference in our community and beyond. Let's take a moment to appreciate and honor their contributions this month and always.

03/02/2026

Applications Are Now Open for Camp Nurse Jr. at Mease Dunedin Hospital! 🏥✨

Do you know a middle school student who dreams of working in health care — or is simply curious about what happens inside a hospital? The Diane Rauch Camp Nurse Jr. is returning to Mease Dunedin Hospital this summer, offering a fun, hands-on introduction to nursing and other health care careers — right here in our community.

This three-day experience is designed for students entering 7th or 8th grade and features interactive activities, behind-the-scenes hospital exposure, and opportunities to explore both clinical and non-clinical health care roles.

📅 Dates: July 15–17, 2026
📍 Location: Mease Dunedin Hospital
💙 Who: Students entering 7th or 8th grade in August 2026

Interested in learning more? 📧 Email campnursejr@baycare.org for more information.

Completed applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. ✅ Spots are limited, so early applications are encouraged!

Help inspire the next generation of health care professionals — and give your student a summer experience they won’t forget. 🩺

02/14/2026

Sharing love one card at a time. 💌

Our team members, physicians and volunteers gathered this week to sign sweet Valentine’s Day cards that will be placed on patients’ meal trays — a small but meaningful reminder that they’re not alone.

It’s one of the many ways our team shows compassionate care for patients spending holidays in the hospital.

From all of us at Mease Dunedin Hospital, Happy Valentine’s Day. 💕

02/13/2026

At Mease Dunedin Hospital, we’re proud to recognize our dedicated cardiovascular professionals during Cardiovascular Professionals Week. 🫶

Each day, they play an essential role in caring for the hearts of our patients — bringing expertise, attention to detail and compassion to every interaction.

Thank you for the meaningful difference you make for our patients and our community. 💙

02/11/2026

Gastroenterology at Palm Harbor

BayCare Medical Group has opened a new gastroenterology practice at 34041 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite A, in Palm Harbor, Florida, and is accepting new patients age 18 and older.

Formally Advanced Gastroenterology Associates, the new practice is affiliated with Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin Hospitals. The office is comprised of Sanjiv Amin, DO, Kevin Humphreys, MD, Mirela Onea, MD and Jawahar Taunk, MD. They treat all aspects of clinical gastroenterology, specializing in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease and colorectal cancer prevention.

Dr. Sanjiv Amin is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio, completed an internal medicine residency at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Dr. Kevin Humphreys is board certified in gastroenterology. He earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, completed an internal medicine residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and finished a gastroenterology fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Mirela Onea is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania, completed an internal medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New Hyde Park, New York, and completed a gastroenterology fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Dr. Jawahar Taunk is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He earned a medical degree from S.M.S. Medical College in Jaipur, India, completed an internal medicine residency from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University at Harlem Hospital in New York, New York, and finished a fellowship in gastroenterology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

The gastroenterology office phone number in Palm Harbor is (727) 786-0017. Most major insurance plans are accepted.

Learn More: BayCare.org/Locations/B/BayCare-Medical-Group-Gastroenterology-Palm-Harbor

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.

02/01/2026

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.

01/19/2026

This week, honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by dreaming big and serving others. 🌍🗣️❤️

01/14/2026

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We believe in nurturing your mental health every day. 💙 Remember, it's okay to take a moment for yourself. Practice deep breathing, connect with loved ones or enjoy a quiet walk. Your mental well-being matters and we're here to support you on your journey to a healthier mind.

01/06/2026

We’re excited to share the new rendering of the future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, opening in 2030. Every detail of the new facility has been intentionally designed with children and families at the heart. From its bold, multicolor exterior with dynamic lighting to playful, family-centered interior spaces, intuitive wayfinding and welcoming common areas, the environment aims to uplift, reassure and inspire hope the moment families arrive. Learn more about the new hospital and design plans: https://bit.ly/4pv8OwL

The future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, a freestanding, state-of-the-art facility opening in 2030, will advance pediatric health care across West Central Florida.

12/30/2025

We’re excited to soon bring the most advanced, cancer-fighting treatment to West Central Florida. And so are our patients. See this interview from Tampa Bay's Morning Blend to learn how one dad is grateful that BayCare’s expertise in pediatric care led him to proton therapy and why he is overjoyed to have it close to home for anyone else needing advanced cancer treatment. https://bit.ly/4b63nRa

Proton therapy is one of the most advanced cancer treatments available today. Soon, families in the Tampa Bay area will be able to access this care close to home.