St. Joseph's Hospital - North

02/02/2026

February is raising awareness about cardiovascular disease prevention. We recommend that you regularly monitor your blood pressure. With support from your health care team, you can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

You can check your blood pressure at the doctor’s office, other medical locations, at home with a blood pressure monitoring device or for free at one of the Wellness Stations located in Publix Super Markets throughout the area and many BayCare locations. The Wellness Stations conveniently provide you with free, interactive screenings giving you personal health stats, including blood pressure, body weight and body mass index.

Pictured here are team members at the Wellness Station in our hospital’s atrium. The Wellness Station here is used by visitors, team members, medical staff and others for quick self-checks. Wellness Stations like this one are located for you as previously mentioned in local Publix Super Markets.

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.

01/29/2026

It's known here as TMOM, an acronym for Team Member of the Month. It’s one of the biggest highlights and “feel good” moments in our hospital each month as we recognize and celebrate a team member for their excellence. The award presentation is usually a surprise to the recipient and done by hospital leadership in front of the team member’s department or unit under the ruse of a training, meeting or another gathering.

Today, we highlight TMOM Jeffrey, a nurse!

Jeffrey’s TMOM nomination documents describe him as frequently coming to the rescue to help other team members with patients. He steps in to help administer medicine, translate, check vital signs or blood sugar or help in repositioning or moving a patient. Jeffrey is proactive in assisting his teammates and personifies the “teamwork is the dreamwork” mantra.

Jeffrey consistently contributes new ideas about procedure and protocol to improve nurses’ workflow. He is also great with patients’ family members. Jeffrey is lauded for his professionalism, expertise and compassion.

From Jeffrey’s TMOM nomination documents: “Truly cannot ask to work alongside a nurse any better than Jeffrey…He truly embodies the values of our organization with his acts of kindness, promotion of positivity and exceptional commitment to the profession itself.”

As an example of his positivity, one of Jeffrey’s frequent sayings to teammates is a reassuring and confident, “it’s going to be a great day!”

Congratulations Jeffrey on the TMOM and every day is indeed a great one when you are on the job at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North!

01/26/2026

Time to catch up on your reading and the news! We recently were front page news twice in the local weekly newspaper and news site, The Laker - Lutz News !

Natalie, the first baby born in our hospital in 2026, and her mom Holly and dad Robby were center stage in a January issue.

Lily, our full time, in-house pet therapy dog took front page honors in a December issue. Lily is at our hospital five days a week, eight hours a day bringing love, companionship and joy to patients, visitors, medical staff and team members. Facility dogs are in hospitals, schools, senior living and memory care facilities and other community settings.

Read the digital articles here:
Natalie: https://bit.ly/3YECgp1
Lily: https://bit.ly/4bvetzm

The photo gallery includes front page screenshots of both articles from the print editions of the News.

01/22/2026

Part 1 of a series:
Our 4 West inpatient floor and Infusion Center were both looking for visual enhancements to provide an engaging and creative experience for patients, visitors and team members.

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North has a connection with arts leadership at the Hillsborough County Public Schools. The school district put us in contact with art teachers at Tampa's Blake High School and Lutz's Steinbrenner High School about displaying student artwork on 4 West and the Infusion Center.

4 West's project was completed last month with beautiful art from Blake High. The photos in the gallery are currently in the 4 West corridor. The frames and displays were designed so that new art may be rotated each year. There is a book near the art display with each student's statement, explanation and description about their work.

The Infusion Center will soon be graced with art from Steinbrenner students. The Infusion Center, where infusions and chemotherapies are done, is located on our campus near the Physician Office Building.

Follow this page as we will post photos upon completion of the Infusion Center project.

We'll also post photos from a special event scheduled here for later this year with students, their families, school leaders and hospital leadership, management and team members.

01/19/2026

01/16/2026

February, Heart Month, will soon be here! We are hosting a free special event, a "Follow Your Heart" panel discussion on Monday, February 9, 12-1 p.m in a hospital classroom. In this interactive panel discussion, you’ll hear from an interventional cardiologist and other cardiac experts about topics that include keeping your heart healthy and new advances in cardiac treatment options. A light lunch will be provided for attendees. The event is free but we ask you to please register.

Visit this link to register: https://bit.ly/4qNUHni

For further information or to register by phone: 855-269-4777

01/14/2026

Congratulations to Stanley Fomban, Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Quarter at our hospital! APPs have advanced clinical training and education. APPs have a unique role in health care and many are able to perform the same duties as physicians including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests. APPs work and collaborate with their physician colleagues in managing and patients’ health conditions in both chronic and acute care. APPs’ time with patients often focuses on education and disease prevention. APPs help fill critical gaps in health care.

The APP of the Quarter award is a program of our Professional Practice Council. The Council includes nurses collaborating on hospital issues, policy and procedure and hospital improvement. Any team member can nominate an APP for the honor.

Stanley is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) affiliated with BayCare Medical Group. He works with our hospitalist group. Hospitalists are doctors based at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North specializing in caring for hospitalized patients.

Stanley’s APP of the Quarter nomination documents note his unwavering commitment to patients. He offers encouragement, education and reassurance to patients facing a crisis seeking guidance or managing a chronic condition. He supports them every step of the way and has deep empathy and genuine desire to uplift their spirits. Stanley has a remarkable attention to detail, he assesses patients thoroughly, anticipates needs before they arise and ensures nothing is overlooked. His patients feel safe, understood and expertly cared for.

Other adjectives used to describe Stanley in the nomination documents: available, attentive, supportive, calming, compassionate.

More from his nomination documents: “He treats every patient with dignity, takes ownership of their care needs, builds trusting relationships and consistently delivers the highest standard of clinical practice…His dedication strengthens our team, transforms patient experiences and embodies everything BayCare stands for.”

Thank you Stanley for your dedication and compassion making a lasting impact at St. Joseph's Hospital-North!

Note: This award presentation took place in December and coincided with a hospital holiday event with holiday decorations and attire. The presentation photos were taken during that time.

01/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Owens, named as Physician of the Quarter (POTQ) at our hospital! Dr. Owens is a BayCare Medical Group palliative care physician. Palliative care as defined on the BayCare website is " …specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness."

The award is bestowed each quarter to an outstanding physician by St. Joseph’s Hospital-North’s Professional Practice Council. The Council includes nurses collaborating on hospital issues, policy and procedure and hospital improvement. Any of our hospital's team members can nominate a physician for the honor.

Dr. Owens is a steadfast advocate for patient needs and ensures that care plans truly align with a patient’s goals and values. She works diligently behind the scenes to coordinate care, address barriers and anticipate concerns before they arise. Dr. Owens often goes far beyond what is expected to support patient comfort and quality of life.

She brings a uniquely effective and straightforward approach to palliative care, one that patients and families find reassuring during uncertain times. Her communication is clear, honest and focused, helping patients feel in control and supported as they navigate complex decisions.

From Dr. Owens’ POTQ nomination documents: “Within the interdisciplinary team, Dr. Owens is highly respected for her clinical expertise, efficiency and reliability. Her direct insight during challenging cases strengthens our collaboration and improves the care experience for the entire team. She pushes us to think critically, communicate clearly and remain centered on what matters most to the patient.”

Thank you Dr. Owens for your integrity, dignity, advocacy, respect and dedication towards both patients and colleagues. You are truly committed to excellence and the highest quality of care.

Note: This award presentation took place in December and coincided with a hospital holiday event. The presentation photos were taken then and include decorations and holiday attire at that time.

01/09/2026

Four Tampa Bay-area people are starting 2026 with a new lease on life, thanks to free joint replacements from BayCare's Orthopedic Institute! Through BayCare's community benefit program and partnership with Operation Walk USA, these individuals, who had no insurance, received the life-changing gift of mobility at no cost. Watch the video to learn more and see one person's story.

01/07/2026

Our tradition of high-quality compassionate care continues! St. Joseph’s Hospital-North is proud to be part of BayCare’s 17 Press Ganey Associates LLC Human Experience Awards® for 2025. These national awards, recognizing patient experience and physician experience, are part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top U.S. hospitals and health systems.

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North physicians earned a Pinnacle of Excellence – Physician Experience award. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting physicians and delivering exceptional care to our community.

These recognitions place BayCare among the top 5% of health care providers surveyed by Press Ganey.

Learn more about all of BayCare’s 2025 Press Ganey awards: https://bit.ly/4qtIm85

Photos include some of our physicians during 2025 award presentations, TV interviews, celebrations and other events!

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.