St. Joseph's Hospital

06/11/2026

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BayCare earned the highest-level Bell Seal recognition for its commitment to supporting team member mental health and well-being.

06/09/2026

Congratulations and welcome to the inaugural anesthesiology resident class of 2026!!

Please welcome the inaugural anesthesiology resident class of 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital! 👏💙 We’re thrilled to have our first anesthesiology residents begin their journey with BayCare Graduate Medical Education. Welcome home! 🥼✨

06/07/2026

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to recognize our patients patients who have and are fighting cancer. Patients like Ron Buck, a Tierra Verde resident, who was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer last year. After undergoing extensive surgery and withstanding a 12-cycle aggressive chemotherapy regiment to battle the disease at BayCare's St. Anthony's Hospital, Ron is now a cancer survivor.

Ron is among the more than 18 million people in the United States who are cancer survivors. Today, (your hospital) honors each of our patients who are in the fight and are winning.

To celebrate the end of treatment, many patients ring a bell to represent the restoration of harmony and balance in life. Ron sure did on New Year’s Eve 2025. "I rang that bell really hard," he said.

At BayCare, our team members are there to applaud the patients as they ring out of their treatment. Our oncology teams are working with the latest advancements in cancer care. And by late summer, we'll continue those efforts with the opening of our new proton therapy center.

For Ron and all our patients, you're never alone when you receive your care at BayCare. Our skilled and caring team members, physicians and volunteers are there to help. Learn more about the BayCare Cancer Institute and our services at https://bit.ly/4lIK8jz

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Introducing Dr. Akash Patel, a new cardiologist with BayCare Medical Group in Tampa who is dedicated to helping patients feel their best. He cares for adults 18+ and brings over 10 years of experience to every patient visit. He attended medical school at the University of Florida, completed a residency in internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Boston Medical Center.

Dr. Patel evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide variety of cardiac issues. His diagnostic experience includes echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and direct patient care.

When not working with his patients, you'll likely find him chasing his niece and nephew around the yard, playing with the nearest dog, or rooting for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Do you have questions about your cardiovascular health? If you're looking for a provider who truly cares, Dr. Patel is here for you!

More information: https://bit.ly/49BooSp

05/29/2026

We’re pleased to share that BayCare has reached a new agreement with United Healthcare to protect your in-network access to the BayCare physicians, facilities and services you know and trust. In this video, nurse Marta shares what this means to your care and our ongoing commitment to communities across West Central Florida.

05/27/2026

BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Hospital hosted a roundtable with U.S. Senator Rick Scott, bringing together leaders and community voices to discuss the future of domestic manufacturing and patient care. We’re proud to lead in advocacy that strengthens our community and improves care for the patients we serve.

05/26/2026

Take a look at our St. Joseph's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program 2026–2027 Chief Residents!

🎉 Big news: Our St. Joseph's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program is thrilled to announce their 2026–2027 Chief Residents 🩺✨

Aatiya Ahmad, MD
🌟 Chief Resident, QI, Professional Development and Wellness

Yesenia Gonzalez, MD
🏥 Chief Resident, Inpatient Services

Grace Ramirez, MD
📚 Chief Resident, Academics

Antoine “Tony” Khoudari, MD
💉 Chief Resident, Ambulatory Medicine

We’re proud of this incredible group and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make this year. Drop a 👏 to help us congratulate them!

05/22/2026

Caring for our community doesn't happen alone. Every day, our partners in Emergency Medical Services deliver patients to our door, often after performing amazing, life-saving efforts under incredibly stressful circumstances. In honor of all those EMS heroes who make a difference in our community every day, our trauma surgeons and ER team members took the time to say a formal thank you this week. We hope you will too.

05/20/2026

A life-changing crash. A remarkable recovery. A team that never stopped showing up. 💙

After a crash left 25-year-old Connor with life-threatening injuries, clinical teams across the 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 below!

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.