Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital Tampa General Hospital, a 982-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center.
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Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 981 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world-class care

, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions. TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s. TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.

A new approach to newborn screening could help identify rare genetic diseases before symptoms appear. The Sunshine Genet...
09/04/2026

A new approach to newborn screening could help identify rare genetic diseases before symptoms appear. The Sunshine Genetics program at TGH uses whole genome sequencing to screen for nearly 900 conditions, helping connect families to answers and specialized care sooner. It’s academic medicine opening new possibilities from the very beginning.

While rounding with teams today, Melissa Golombek, EVP & President of TGH, had the chance to personally congratulate two...
09/04/2026

While rounding with teams today, Melissa Golombek, EVP & President of TGH, had the chance to personally congratulate two team members from our 5K Trauma and Neuro units who were recognized as DAISY Foundation Award nominees for the extraordinary, compassionate care they provide our patients. Congrats to Jamison Shaw and Karla Daniel on your well-deserved recognitions! 🌼

Caring for the smallest babies means celebrating the biggest moments. 💙 This  , we're grateful for our incredible Jennif...
09/04/2026

Caring for the smallest babies means celebrating the biggest moments. 💙

This , we're grateful for our incredible Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU team that helps families navigate every milestone, from first bottles to first baths and beyond.

John Couris, our President & CEO, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of “Academic Medical Center CEO...
09/03/2026

John Couris, our President & CEO, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of “Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know.”

Since 2017, John has led Tampa General's transformation into a statewide academic health system, championing innovation, expanding access to world-class care and strengthening our academic partnership with USF Health-University of South Florida. His leadership continues to advance our mission to shape the future of academic medicine for our region and beyond. Congrats, John! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating our own Dr. Kunal Vakharia on being named to Becker's Hospital Review's list of “20 Neu...
09/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating our own Dr. Kunal Vakharia on being named to Becker's Hospital Review's list of “20 Neurosurgeons to Know.” 👏

As director of AI and computational neurosurgery at USF Health-University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, Dr. Vakharia was recognized for his expertise in cerebrovascular, endovascular and skull base neurosurgery, as well as his work integrating AI into neurosurgical care and advancing research in stroke, aneurysms and neurovascular care.

Tampa General will become the first hospital in Florida to launch the Sunshine Genetics Newborn Screening Program, expan...
09/03/2026

Tampa General will become the first hospital in Florida to launch the Sunshine Genetics Newborn Screening Program, expanding voluntary screening from about 60 conditions to 750 genetic conditions.

Dr. Tara Randis, chair of pediatrics at our , joined Spectrum Bay News 9 to share more.

TGH is in the final phase before the program launches and expects to enroll its first family soon.

Tampa General has been named a 2026 NRC Health Best in Brand Award winner! 🏆 This recognition honors just 10 healthcare ...
09/02/2026

Tampa General has been named a 2026 NRC Health Best in Brand Award winner! 🏆

This recognition honors just 10 healthcare systems across the nation for having the highest Brand Perception, reflecting the overall image, reputation and trust we’ve built throughout the communities we serve.

A new month means another opportunity for more than 900 leaders from across our health system to come together for Leade...
09/02/2026

A new month means another opportunity for more than 900 leaders from across our health system to come together for Leadership Forum!

To kick off September, we focused on strengthening communication, collaboration, team engagement and social capital, with conversations around building connections across departments and being visible and engaged with our teams. Through shared learning and discussion, our leaders continue strengthening the culture that supports world-class care.

At today's Leadership Forum featuring over 900 of our system's leaders, we were honored to recognize Florida Commissione...
09/01/2026

At today's Leadership Forum featuring over 900 of our system's leaders, we were honored to recognize Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson with Tampa General's 2026 Legislative Champion Award!

Commissioner Simpson has been a steadfast partner to TGH and the state of Florida, during both his time in the Florida Senate and in his current role. He has helped expand access to world-class care, strengthen Florida’s healthcare workforce, and advance TGH’s Food Is Medicine initiative, including his support to bring fresh, locally grown food to patients.

Thank you, Commissioner Simpson, for your continued partnership and commitment to the health of Floridians.

09/01/2026

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Listen to the full episode on major podcast platforms, or watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETpi7IlCHMU

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