BayCare

05/28/2026

Caring for West Central Florida means strengthening access to care in fast-growing communities like Plant City. By investing in a new South Florida Baptist Hospital and opening a new BayCare Urgent Care (Plant City) that treats adults and children ages 6 months and older, BayCare is making it easier to get the right level of care close to home.

Learn more about how we're providing access to personalized, world-class health care in Plant City: https://bit.ly/45Iw3N0

05/27/2026

Stress showing up in your body? By tuning into physical cues and responding with small somatic practices, you can calm your nervous system before stress snowballs. 👉 Discover practical ways to reset right in the moment:

Curious about strengthening your mind-body connection? Explore practical tools, expert insights and the science behind stress regulation with guidance from BayCare psychotherapist and behavioral health educator Selma Bacevac.

05/26/2026

Caring for West Central Florida means bringing the most advanced heart care to patients who need it. By becoming the first in Florida to use an innovative heart valve replacement device, BayCare is providing more advanced treatment options closer to home for patients facing complex heart conditions.

Learn more about how we're bringing the latest minimally invasive treatments to the Tampa Bay area, transforming thousands of lives: https://bit.ly/4tZhoHf

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who gave everything for something greater than themselves. Let their courage inspire us to live with purpose, compassion and gratitude. 💙🎖️💐

05/23/2026

Before your first sip of coffee, your body is already asking for something else: water. 💧 Hydrating first can boost energy, support digestion and even help your coffee work better. Start simple: drink water, then brew. ☕ Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4nKtBNw

Your morning fatigue may have less to do with caffeine and more to do with hydration. Learn how one simple habit can improve energy, digestion and focus before your first cup of coffee.

05/22/2026

Caring for West Central Florida means bringing the most advanced cancer care closer to home. By investing in proton therapy at the BayCare Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital, BayCare is expanding access to highly precise radiation treatment for patients across West Central Florida, helping reduce side effects and support better outcomes.

Learn more about how we're providing clinical excellence and compassionate care by optimizing cancer treatment services for our patients: https://bit.ly/3JsEfbW

05/21/2026

Florida’s new EKG requirement for student-athletes is here, and BayCare Kids is helping families prepare with convenient EKG screenings. 🏈⚽

Located at select BayCare Medical Group offices, screenings are guided by pediatric heart experts to help keep kids safely in the game. Find an upcoming screening here:

BayCare offers EKG screenings for high school athletes to help detect hidden heart conditions. Find locations, scheduling info, and results details today.

05/20/2026

After a crash left 25-year-old Connor with life-threatening injuries, clinical teams across BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Hospital moved quickly to save his life. From trauma care to rehabilitation, his recovery is a powerful example of coordinated care in action. Read more: https://bit.ly/4a2sLpx

After a crash left 25-year-old Connor Dietrich with life-threatening injuries, clinical teams across St. Joseph’s Hospital moved quickly to save his life. Read how coordinated trauma care, family-centered support and innovative rehabilitation helped him recover.

05/19/2026

Caring for West Central Florida means expanding capacity where growth is happening. By investing in the expansion at Bartow Regional Medical Center, BayCare is strengthening emergency, surgical and inpatient services to better serve Bartow and surrounding Polk County communities.

Learn more about how we're committed to providing extraordinary care by better serving our patients in Polk County: https://bit.ly/48MSPDC

05/18/2026

The newest BayCare HealthHub is officially open in Carrollwood! Located at 11802 N. Dale Mabry Highway, this facility provides modern care, connected services and a fresh approach to wellness—all under one roof. With primary care, urgent care, lab services and imaging in one convenient location, BayCare is making health care easier for you and your family. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43jztne

05/18/2026

Mental health check-ins are vital. 🧠