Health Care & Wellness

The Lions World Vision Institute unveiled plans for a new Vision Health Center, in collaboration with the USF Health Eye Institute. The new facility, located in Ybor City, is expected to open in 2026, and will serve as a hub for vision care and as a national model for how to facilitate research and provide

Tampa General Hospital’s Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer, Qualenta Kivett, and Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, have been recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of “231+ Black Healthcare Leaders to Know.” The list spotlights Black health care leaders who are helping to shape the health care

Tampa General Hospital is among the top places in the U.S. to work in healthcare, according to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 “150+ Top Places to Work in Healthcare” list. This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that invest in their team members’ well-being, satisfaction and development. This is the second straight year that

By Carlos R. Rodriguez, MD, FAAFP, Director of Family Medicine and the founding director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Evara Health Pinellas County, Florida, with its dense population nearing one million residents, faces significant healthcare challenges. Many of its inhabitants lack access to affordable, primary healthcare services, especially those from underserved, uninsured and

Mental illness costs the economy about $200 billion in lost earnings yearly. Normalizing conversations about mental health is becoming a more, and more, important factor in running a business, especially if you’re in a leadership position. According to  Tampa Bay Thrives’ 2023 Resident Mental Health Study, 14% of respondents (a 4% increase over the previous

By Justin Treece, partner with M.E. Wilson In an era where healthcare costs continue to rise, the need for innovative approaches to employee benefits is paramount. One such approach that continues to gain traction amongst employers is self-funding health plans. While the concept may seem overwhelming at first, and traditionally viewed only for the largest

Newly graduated, searching for her first job out of university, Elodie Dorso only knew she wanted to work in the medical industry. Although becoming a nurse or physician was “not in her genes,” Dorso’s early life experiences profoundly impacted the way she saw the world, guiding her toward the non-profit health care space. Now the

By John Couris, president and chief executive officer of Tampa General Hospital In just five years, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has expanded its footprint from 17 to more than 150 locations here in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida. Today, TGH President and CEO, John Couris is continuing to elevate the work of one

It is a new chapter in children’s health care — regionally and beyond — from a couple whose name is synonymous with transformative giving. Welcome to the new Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) — the embodiment of a long-held vision shared by area philanthropists Pam and Les Muma. A new and transformational

Tampa General Hospital has revealed plans for a new center focused on men’s health, thanks to a contribution from Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH Foundation. The Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula Men’s Health Center is being driven by the partnership between TGH and USF Health. The Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula Men’s

Executives from BayCare and St. Joseph’s Children’s Foundation announced a substantial donation to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The Pagidipati family donated $50 million to the Tampa-based health care provider, which is the largest publicly recorded gift to a hospital in Tampa Bay and one of the largest gifts to health care in Florida, according to

Empath Health will unite with Trustbridge, and its affiliates, including Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea, together becoming Florida’s largest nonprofit post-acute care organization. Empath will now care for 5,000 hospice patients daily, supported by 5,000 colleagues and 3,000 volunteers throughout Florida. “This affiliation marks a significant milestone in our mission