BayCare opens new hospital in Wesley Chapel

BayCare Health System has opened its newest hospital, in Wesley Chapel, at 4501 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

The 86-bed, 318,000-square-foot hospital will provide comprehensive medical services and health care resources including an emergency department, an intensive care unit with virtual-monitoring beds, diagnostic services such as imaging and lab and surgical services.

“We’re thrilled to open our 16th hospital in the heart of Wesley Chapel,” said Stephanie Conners, BayCare chief executive officer and president, in a statement. “This facility will expand access to convenient and high-quality care and address the needs of that growing community.”

BayCare invested $246 million in the new hospital, which broke ground in December of 2020.

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