Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors
BayCare has unveiled new renderings for Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, a freestanding pediatric hospital scheduled to open in 2030.
They expect to invest more than $650M to build the new hospital.
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“Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s will transform pediatric health care across our region,” said BayCare President and CEO Stephanie Conners. “It builds on a trusted legacy and ensures families can receive the highest quality care for generations right here in our backyard.”
BayCare Kids and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital currently provide inpatient and outpatient care to thousands of children each year.
The new hospital is designed to grow those services in a purpose-built environment focused entirely on pediatric patients and their families.
Designed around children and families
BayCare worked with architects at Page, now Stantec, to design a hospital that puts the patient experience first.
Renderings show a bold multi color exterior with lighting that changes with seasons and holidays.
Inside, the hospital is planned to feel welcoming rather than institutional.
BayCare said the design will include intuitive wayfinding, family friendly common areas and spaces intended to reduce stress and support healing.
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“Our vision is to elevate every aspect of care,” said Sarah Naumowich, president of St. Joseph’s Children’s and St. Joseph’s Women’s hospitals. “We are committed to expert compassionate care delivered in an environment that inspires comfort and reassurance.”
Philanthropy drives the project forward
The hospital will be named Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s following a $50M gift from the Pagidipati family of Tampa.
BayCare said the donation is one of the largest in Tampa Bay history and was recognized as one of the largest charitable gifts made in the U.S. in 2024.
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St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation is partnering with the Pagidipati family and other local philanthropists to accelerate the project and support innovation in pediatric care.
Why it matters
The $650M+ project represents one of the most significant health care investments planned in Tampa Bay over the next decade.
It reinforces BayCare’s role as one of the region’s largest health care organizations while strengthening Tampa’s position as a hub for advanced pediatric medicine.
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For families, the new hospital promises expanded access to specialized care in a setting designed specifically for children.
For business and civic leaders, it signals continued confidence in Tampa Bay’s long term growth and infrastructure needs.
