St. Joseph's Women's Hospital

11/24/2025

Seventeen years ago, Adelaide and Genevieve entered the world under extraordinary circumstances. After an extremely high-risk pregnancy, fetal surgery and months of bed rest, their mom, Elizabeth, delivered two brave little girls at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital.

What followed was a journey of resilience. Adelaide spent two weeks in the NICU and Genevieve, born with a heart defect, spent the first six weeks of her life in the cardiac ICU, each supported by the incredible care teams at St. Joseph’s.

Fast forward to today: these twins celebrated their unique start in life by designing custom shoes for the LPGA golf tournament, The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. Genevieve’s design was worn by golf legend Annika Sörenstam’s husband, Mike, and Adelaide’s design was worn by Annika’s daughter, Ava.👟⛳

💙 Their art tells a story of hope, strength and gratitude. From tiny fighters to talented designers, Adelaide and Genevieve are proof that miracles happen—and that creativity can bloom from even the toughest beginnings.

Learn more about our Level IV NICU, which provides the most complex level of neonatal care available: bit.ly/4oYoaKu

11/20/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the state of Florida has officially recognized St. Joseph’s Hospital as a behavioral health teaching hospital. Read how the new BayCare Behavioral Health Teaching Hospital at St. Joseph’s, in partnership with the FSU College of Medicine’s Center for Behavioral Health Integration, are working together 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.

11/18/2025

Preparing for the arrival of a baby is an exciting time. Among the big decisions for parents-to-be: where to have their baby. Learn about our maternity services and take a virtual tour of our spacious and private birthing suites to see why families trust St. Joseph's Women's Hospital for life's most special moments. bit.ly/4axXZUH

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

11/04/2025

This Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the strength, stories and healing traditions of Indigenous communities. We’re grateful for the Native communities and team members who enrich our mission of improving the health of all we serve.

10/31/2025

🧡🍭Sweeter than candy!🍭🧡 The infants in our neonatal ICU (NICU) are celebrating their first Halloween dressed in the most adorable costumes. It’s a great reminder that while holidays can look different for our NICU families, they can still be filled with joy. Thank you to all of the generous volunteers and team members who poured their love and creativity into making these magical moments possible for our NICU families!

10/28/2025

🎃 Halloween is almost here! Before the costumes go on and the candy bags fill up, make sure your little ones are ready for a safe night out. 👻

Our latest article from BayCare Kids has tips to help families enjoy a fun and injury-free Halloween. From costume safety to trick-or-treating best practices, we’ve got you covered.

BayCare Kids offers safety tips to keep Halloween a night of fun instead of fright.

10/22/2025

BayCare is proud to be recognized as a Woman-Led Organization in the 2025 Top Workplaces Fall Culture Excellence Awards. With 73% of our leadership team made up of women, we’re building a future where opportunity is the standard.

Just ask Alicia Salazar, now Site Manager at the BMG New Tampa Primary Care office. She launched her career through BayCare’s Medical Assistant Academy — just one of the many workforce development programs helping team members grow right here at BayCare.

Click here to read about Alicia’s story and more in our 2024 Annual Report to the Community: https://bit.ly/4mNzgBg

10/17/2025

Our Neonatal ICU is in need of new board books.📚 If you’re able to help, please visit our Amazon wish list to donate your favorite baby book and help create special moments for our most fragile patients and their families: bit.ly/4n5FlYM

Donations of new books can also be dropped off at the Information Desk in our lobby.

10/16/2025

Last night, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital joined other hospitals and families around the world for an evening of reflection and remembrance as part of the Global Wave of Light. During this annual commemoration, people across the globe light a candle for one hour to honor and remember babies lost during pregnancy or infancy. Each candle lit represents a precious life gone too soon — and together, they filled the night with love, hope and comfort.

10/16/2025

Meet members of our Hinks and Elaine Shimberg Breast Center team, who are dedicated to providing expert breast health care with compassion and clinical excellence.💗 This October, make a promise to schedule your mammogram. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women. Getting a mammogram screening is the best way to detect breast cancer early. For more info or to schedule your mammogram screening, visit: bit.ly/3KPhVtu

10/15/2025

Lalita Green believed her small breast size meant she was safe from breast cancer—until a mammogram revealed the truth. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, her story serves as a reminder to separate facts from myths when it comes to getting a mammogram.

Don’t let misconceptions stop you from a life-saving breast cancer screening. BayCare experts debunk mammogram myths and share how annual screenings save lives.