BayCare

07/24/2026

Our support for parents doesn't end when they leave the hospital. 💙 Mease Countryside Hospital launched a new Baby Café, a free weekly program offering breastfeeding support, education and encouragement for families across Pinellas County and beyond.

In partnership with Champions for Children, parents can connect with lactation consultants, receive personalized guidance and build community with others on a similar journey. The clinic is open to everyone, regardless of where they delivered, and walk-ins are welcome.

Learn more about how BayCare is supporting families long after they bring their babies home ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TC9qGm

Through a partnership with Champions for Children, Mease Countryside Hospital is helping families access free lactation support, education and encouragement close to home.

07/23/2026

There’s new hope for patients who may not be candidates for open-heart surgery. 💖

St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa now joins Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater in offering the only FDA-approved transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) system for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. This minimally invasive procedure helps patients receive advanced care with shorter recovery times right here in the communities we serve.

Learn more about how BayCare’s structural heart teams continue to expand access to innovative, life-changing cardiovascular care across West Central Florida: https://bit.ly/4pBDyhh

A new procedure available through BayCare's Heart and Vascular Institute offers an alternative for patients who may not be candidates for traditional open-heart surgery.

07/22/2026

Think staying in the AC all summer is the healthiest option? 🤔🌬️ It might not be that simple. In Florida’s heat ☀️🌴, it’s natural to retreat indoors, but constant exposure to cool, dry air can affect hydration 💧, respiratory health and even how much you move throughout the day.

Learn how to find the right balance and protect your well-being this summer with advice from BayCare family medicine physician Joanna Greenhalgh, DO. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wLgXkA

Dry skin, dehydration, headaches and less movement may be unexpected side effects of spending more time indoors during Florida's hottest months. Learn how to stay healthy while staying cool this summer with tips from Dr. Joanna Greenhalgh.

07/21/2026

Trade the terminal for the tropics (for a minute)! Last week at Tampa International Airport, BayCare’s Wellness and Safety team connected with travelers alongside our summer sand sculpture, featuring a beach and flamingo design in the Main Terminal near Phoebe.

The sculpture will be on display through Sept. 30, so be sure to stop by, take a look and snap a photo if you’re passing through!

07/20/2026

Summer is for movement; find joy in motion. ☀️🕺

07/18/2026

Heart care is expanding across West Central Florida ❤️

BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel has joined 10 other BayCare hospitals in offering advanced adult cardiac services following recent licensure from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This milestone expands access to high-quality heart and vascular care and reflects BayCare's ongoing commitment to serving our communities with expert, compassionate care.

Learn more about how BayCare is strengthening heart and vascular services across the region.

Newly licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration as a Level 1 adult cardiovascular services provider, the hospital is enhancing access to timely, specialized treatment for patients experiencing cardiac emergencies.

07/17/2026

Steve is a retired Navy SEAL and American hero whose remarkable journey includes surviving severe combat injuries and dedicating his life to inspiring others. Steve, who lives in Hawaii, endured a tragic accident Easter morning resulting in the loss of his leg. After unsuccessful treatment attempts elsewhere, he traveled across the country to receive lifesaving care at BayCare. Steve is demonstrating extraordinary strength and determination on the road to recovery.

During his recovery this week, he was visited by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This is a powerful example of the exceptional care BayCare provides, and demonstrates of our commitment to improving lives, with no boundaries. Hawaii to St. Joseph's Hospital, a BayCare story worth sharing.

07/16/2026

BayCare Graduate Medical Education celebrated graduates from six residency and fellowship programs across BayCare Health System: Morton Plant Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship, Morton Plant Hospital Turley Family Health Center Family Medicine, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Psychiatry, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Pediatrics, St. Joseph's Hospital Transitional Year, Winter Haven Hospital Family Medicine and Winter Haven Hospital Transitional Year.

We also recognized Dr. Lewis, designated institutional official (DIO) for graduate medical education, on the 25th anniversary of his graduation from the Morton Plant Hospital Turley Family Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program.

Congratulations to our graduates and Dr. Lewis on these milestones.

07/15/2026

Some dreams take longer than others, but they're worth the wait. 🎓💙

Last week, 21 BayCare team members crossed a stage they once thought they might never reach, earning their high school diplomas through the BayCare High School Diploma Program while balancing work, family and life's responsibilities. The celebration was filled with tears, cheers and heartfelt reminders that it's never too late to pursue your goals, open new doors and write a new chapter.

✨ Watch the highlights and read more about their inspiring stories: https://bit.ly/4vtcLVx

07/14/2026

We're one step closer to bringing more health care services to Manatee County.

BayCare celebrated a major construction milestone with the topping out of BayCare Hospital Manatee, marked by the placement of the final steel beam. Expected to open in 2028, the hospital will expand access to emergency care, surgery, cardiology, maternity care, neonatology and additional specialty services for one of Florida's fastest-growing communities.

The project also includes BayCare HealthHub (Manatee), which will provide convenient access to physician offices, advanced imaging, laboratory services and more.

Learn more about BayCare's commitment to expanding access to care in Manatee County: https://bit.ly/4vkWMZv